| | | | | | | | AGENDA CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 30, 2016 | | |
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MAYOR SYLVESTER TURNER | CONTROLLER CHRIS B. BROWN |
DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brenda Stardig
District A
Jerry Davis
District B
Ellen R. Cohen
District C
Dwight A. Boykins
District D
Dave Martin
District E | Steve Le
District F
Greg Travis
District G
Karla Cisneros
District H
Robert Gallegos
District I
Mike Laster
District J |
Larry V. Green
District K
AT-LARGE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mike Knox
Position 1
David W. Robinson
Position 2 | Michael Kubosh
Position 3
Amanda K. Edwards
Position 4 |
Jack Christie D.C.
Position 5 |
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Director - City Council Agenda | Anna Russell
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.
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| | | | | | | | AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 9:00 AM COUNCIL CHAMBER - SECOND FLOOR - CITY HALL | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 9:30 AM - 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 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | HEARINGS - WEDNESDAY | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1 | 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding a proposal to convey an easement in Keith-Wiess Park for Storm Sewer Outfall related to the Aldine Town Center Project - DISTRICT B - DAVIS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2 | 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding a sixth amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVEN (OST/ALMEDA ZONE) - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3 | 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding a fourth amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY (SOUTHWEST HOUSTON) - DISTRICT F - LE and J - LASTER | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 4 through 51 | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 4. | MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 4 through 6 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 5. | REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of SAMUEL PEÑA as Fire Chief | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 6. | REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ART ACEVEDO as Chief of Police for the City of Houston | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 7. | REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of TOM McCASLAND as Director of the Housing and Community Development Department | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 8. | ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 7 and 8 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 9. | RECOMMENDATION from Director of General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $6,841,587.27 and acceptance of work on contract with J.E. DUNN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY (Formerly known as J.E. DUNN SOUTH CENTRAL, INC) for new Fire Station No. 84 - 3.55% over the original construction amount and under the 5% contingency - DISTRICT B - DAVIS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 10. | RECOMMENDATION from Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $3,987,806.91 and acceptance of work on contract with CALCO CONTRACTING, LTD. for Neighborhood Sewer Systems Improvements - Sunset Blvd., University Blvd. and Westheimer Street - 21.80% under the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - COHEN and G - TRAVIS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 11. | PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 9 and 10 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 12. | MCNEILUS FINANCIAL, INC d/b/a MCNEILUS TRUCK AND MANUFACTURING CO for Refuse Body Replacement Parts and Repair Services for Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one year options - $4,535,775.00 - Fleet Management Fund | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 13. | TOTER, LLC for Automated Recycling Carts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the City of Tucson, Arizona for the Solid Waste Management Department - $99,160.00 - Recycling Revenue Fund | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 14. | RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERS 11 and 12 | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 15. | RESOLUTION expressing no objection to an application for non-competitive 4% Federal Tax Credits for Construction of a 154 unit Affordable Rental Housing Community, to be located near 8606 North Main Street in the City of Houston, Texas, and to be known as INDEPENDENCE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 16. | RESOLUTION supporting the Certification of a Municipal Setting Designation outside the boundary of the City of Houston for the site located at 900 Gemini Avenue, Webster, Texas | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 17. | ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, to provide for the City Attorney’s authority to settle contract disputes on behalf of the City without further approval by City Council where the settlement amount to be paid by the City is less than or equal to the maximum dollar amount of an expenditure for which the City is not required to conduct a competitive procurement under State Law (which amount is currently $50,000) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 18. | ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 7, AND 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Metal Recyclers and Secondhand Resellers; declaring certain conduct unlawful and providing penalties therefore; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 19. | ORDINANCE relating to the use of a portion of the Crawford Street right-of-way for valet parking purposes; amending Ordinance No. 2014-318; approving first amendment to License Agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL, LLC related thereto - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 20. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and Alireza Khatami, Purchaser, for the sale of approximately 41,925 square feet of land located at 7420 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, Harris County, Texas [Parcel No. S98-012], for $181,500.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 21. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,870,000.00 out of the HAS - CONSD 2004 AMT Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire land and improvements adjacent to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) from PRICE COMPRESSOR CO., INC, also known as PRICE COMPRESSOR COMPANY, INC - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 22. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Legal Services to the City in connection with Pension Reform; providing a maximum contract amount - $225,000.00 - General Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 23. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,000,000.00 out of TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund and adopting the fourth amended and restated administrative guidelines for the City’s Homebuyer Assistance Program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 24. | ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance Nos. 2010-372 Passed May 12, 2010, as amended; 2012-353 Passed April 25, 2012, as amended; 2013-353 Passed April 24, 2013, as amended; 2015-338 Passed April 15, 2015, as amended; and 2016-340 Passed April 27, 2016, as amended, which authorized the submission of the 2010 Consolidated Action Plan and the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Annual Action Plans, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including the applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program, among others | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 25. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an application for grant assistance to the STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION to fund the FY2017 Texas Conversion to the National Incident-Based Reporting System 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 accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 26. | ORDINANCE authorizing the Parking Official to conduct an 18-month Car-Share Pilot Program in the Midtown Management District with Standards and requirements for the Program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 27. | ORDINANCE approving and awarding sole bid revenue contract to ZIPCAR, INC, for City of Houston Car-Sharing Pilot Program for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 22 above | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 28. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City and PARKMOBILE, LLC for Services relating to a Pay-By-Phone Parking App – 3 Years with two one-year options - Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 29. | ORDINANCE awarding contract to B-CYCLE LLC for Bike Equipment, Replacement Parts and Installation of B-Cycle Bike Kiosk Stations for the Planning & Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,083,003.00 - Local Pass Through and Other Funds | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 31. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and GLOBAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC (Formerly ABITIBI- CONSOLIDATED CORP.) to amend the Fee Schedule for Recycling Services; amending Ordinance No. 2009-0604, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount - $1,100,000.00 - General Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 32. | ***PULLED – Item will not be considered on 11/30/16
ORDINANCE appropriating $75,055.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment / Project Fund for Various Council Districts Projects - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN and H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 33. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP for the Buffalo Bayou Heritage Corridor Hike & Bike Trail - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 34. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Transportation Alternatives Program Project for the Buffalo Bayou Heritage Corridor - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 29 above | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 36. | ORDINANCE appropriating $53,480,000 out of HAS Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund and $697,500.00 out of HAS Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Services Contract between the City of Houston and FENTRESS ARCHITECTS, LTD. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Mickey Leland International Terminal (Project No. 826); providing funding for the Civic Art Program - DISTRICT B - DAVIS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 37. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,766,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $290,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $175,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $450,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $110,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $59,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, $735,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, $200,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $110,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, and $290,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund as an appropriation to the FY2017 Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program for Professional and Construction Services for General Government, Library, Parks, Fire, Solid Waste, and Health Departments (Approved by Ordinance Number 2013-1093) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 38. | MUNICIPAL setting designation ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 5.9572 acres commonly known as 349 West 24th Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; and supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - DISTRICT C - COHEN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 39. | ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.00 acres of land to JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 40. | ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.900 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 366, for inclusion in its district - DISTRICT A - STARDIG | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 41. | 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 T.C. Jester Boulevard Paving and Drainage Project from Washington Avenue to IH-10; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to five parcels of land required for the project and situated in the John Reinerman Survey, Abstract No. 642, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the east and west lines of T.C. Jester Boulevard between Washington Avenue and IH-10, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to five parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - COHEN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 42. | 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 Magnolia Point Internal Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to three parcels of land required for the project and situated in the James H. Isbell Survey, Abstract No. 474, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the north line of White Oak Drive and the south line of Magnolia Point Drive, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to the three parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT E - MARTIN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 43. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Raw Water Supply Contract between the TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS and the City of Houston, Texas | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 44. | ORDINANCE appropriating $20,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and $20,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Agreement between the City of Houston and BRIAN SMITH CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, INC for Paving and Drainage Construction Project | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 45. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,339,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC for Spring Shadows (North) Drainage and Paving (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0551); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 46. | ORDINANCE appropriating $600,000.00 out of Street and Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and OTHON, INC for Negotiated Work Orders for Design of New and Rehabilitation of Existing Pump Stations and Flood Warning Systems (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0173, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 47. | ORDINANCE de-appropriating $7,690,771.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, $1,096,362.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and $1,951,867.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF, which was appropriated under ordinance 2015-0641, and appropriating $6,651,751.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, $1,398,917.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and $1,984,332.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF, awarding Contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Clinton Drive Paving and Drainage from Hirsch to Harvey Wilson Drive; 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 engineering, testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS and H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 48. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,167,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC for South Lockwood Paving and Drainage: Crites Street to Harrisburg; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 49. | ORDINANCE appropriating $480,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and LJA ENGINEERING, INC for Local Drainage Projects Negotiated Work Orders (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0027, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 50. | ORDINANCE appropriating $3,727,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; awarding contract to STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPANY for Citywide Traffic Signal Rebuild Package #9; 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 engineering and testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; F - LE and J - LASTER | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 51. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,842,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SCOHIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Hughes Road Area - Package I; 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 engineering testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, construction management and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 52. | ORDINANCE granting to ACO WASTE SOLUTION, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 53. | ORDINANCE granting to ROLL OFF KING, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 54. | ORDINANCE No. 2016-0844, passed first reading November 16, 2016
ORDINANCE granting to TERRABELLA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 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; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 55. | ORDINANCE No. 2016-0845, passed first reading November 16, 2016
ORDINANCE granting to V.L.Z. CONSTRUCTION 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; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 56. | ORDINANCE AMENDING DIVISION 1, ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, to provide for the City Attorney’s authority to settle contract disputes on behalf of the City without further approval by City Council where the settlement amount to be paid by the City is less than or equal to the maximum dollar amount of an expenditure for which the City is not required to conduct a competitive procurement under State Law (which amount is currently $50,000) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 57. | ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1, 7, AND 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Metal Recyclers and Secondhand Resellers; declaring certain conduct unlawful and providing penalties therefore; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for severability | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 58. | ORDINANCE relating to the use of a portion of the Crawford Street right-of-way for valet parking purposes; amending Ordinance No. 2014-318; approving first amendment to License Agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL, LLC related thereto - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 59. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and Alireza Khatami, Purchaser, for the sale of approximately 41,925 square feet of land located at 7420 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, Harris County, Texas [Parcel No. S98-012], for $181,500.00 - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 60. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,870,000.00 out of the HAS - CONSD 2004 AMT Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire land and improvements adjacent to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) from PRICE COMPRESSOR CO., INC, also known as PRICE COMPRESSOR COMPANY, INC - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 61. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Houston and NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Legal Services to the City in connection with Pension Reform; providing a maximum contract amount - $225,000.00 - General Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 62. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,000,000.00 out of TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund and adopting the fourth amended and restated administrative guidelines for the City’s Homebuyer Assistance Program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 63. | ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance Nos. 2010-372 Passed May 12, 2010, as amended; 2012-353 Passed April 25, 2012, as amended; 2013-353 Passed April 24, 2013, as amended; 2015-338 Passed April 15, 2015, as amended; and 2016-340 Passed April 27, 2016, as amended, which authorized the submission of the 2010 Consolidated Action Plan and the 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2016 Annual Action Plans, to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including the applications for the Community Development Block Grant Program, among others | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 64. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an application for grant assistance to the STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION to fund the FY2017 Texas Conversion to the National Incident-Based Reporting System 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 accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 65. | ORDINANCE authorizing the Parking Official to conduct an 18-month Car-Share Pilot Program in the Midtown Management District with Standards and requirements for the Program | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 66. | ORDINANCE approving and awarding sole bid revenue contract to ZIPCAR, INC, for City of Houston Car-Sharing Pilot Program for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 22 above | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 67. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City and PARKMOBILE, LLC for Services relating to a Pay-By-Phone Parking App – 3 Years with two one-year options - Revenue | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 68. | ORDINANCE awarding contract to B-CYCLE LLC for Bike Equipment, Replacement Parts and Installation of B-Cycle Bike Kiosk Stations for the Planning & Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $4,083,003.00 - Local Pass Through and Other Funds | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 70. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and GLOBAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC (Formerly ABITIBI- CONSOLIDATED CORP.) to amend the Fee Schedule for Recycling Services; amending Ordinance No. 2009-0604, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount - $1,100,000.00 - General Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 71. | ***PULLED – Item will not be considered on 11/30/16
ORDINANCE appropriating $75,055.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment / Project Fund for Various Council Districts Projects - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; C - COHEN and H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 72. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP for the Buffalo Bayou Heritage Corridor Hike & Bike Trail - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 73. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advanced Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for Transportation Alternatives Program Project for the Buffalo Bayou Heritage Corridor - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
This item should only be considered after passage of Item 29 above | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 75. | ORDINANCE appropriating $53,480,000 out of HAS Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund and $697,500.00 out of HAS Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing Professional Services Contract between the City of Houston and FENTRESS ARCHITECTS, LTD. for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Mickey Leland International Terminal (Project No. 826); providing funding for the Civic Art Program - DISTRICT B - DAVIS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 76. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,766,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $290,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $175,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $450,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $110,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $59,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, $735,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, $200,000.00 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund, $110,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund, and $290,000.00 out of Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund as an appropriation to the FY2017 Task Order and Job Order Contracting Program for Professional and Construction Services for General Government, Library, Parks, Fire, Solid Waste, and Health Departments (Approved by Ordinance Number 2013-1093) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 77. | MUNICIPAL setting designation ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 5.9572 acres commonly known as 349 West 24th Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas; and supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - DISTRICT C - COHEN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 78. | ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.00 acres of land to JACKRABBIT ROAD PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 79. | ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 0.900 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 366, for inclusion in its district - DISTRICT A - STARDIG | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 80. | 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 T.C. Jester Boulevard Paving and Drainage Project from Washington Avenue to IH-10; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to five parcels of land required for the project and situated in the John Reinerman Survey, Abstract No. 642, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the east and west lines of T.C. Jester Boulevard between Washington Avenue and IH-10, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to five parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - COHEN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 81. | 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 Magnolia Point Internal Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to three parcels of land required for the project and situated in the James H. Isbell Survey, Abstract No. 474, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the north line of White Oak Drive and the south line of Magnolia Point Drive, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to the three parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT E - MARTIN | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 82. | ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Raw Water Supply Contract between the TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS and the City of Houston, Texas | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 83. | ORDINANCE appropriating $20,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and $20,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF; approving and authorizing Professional Construction Management and Inspection Services Agreement between the City of Houston and BRIAN SMITH CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION, INC for Paving and Drainage Construction Project | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 84. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,339,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CIVILTECH ENGINEERING, INC for Spring Shadows (North) Drainage and Paving (Approved by Ordinance No. 2014-0551); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICT A - STARDIG | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 85. | ORDINANCE appropriating $600,000.00 out of Street and Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and OTHON, INC for Negotiated Work Orders for Design of New and Rehabilitation of Existing Pump Stations and Flood Warning Systems (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0173, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 86. | ORDINANCE de-appropriating $7,690,771.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, $1,096,362.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and $1,951,867.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF, which was appropriated under ordinance 2015-0641, and appropriating $6,651,751.00 out of METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, $1,398,917.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and $1,984,332.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF, awarding Contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Clinton Drive Paving and Drainage from Hirsch to Harvey Wilson Drive; 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 engineering, testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the METRO Projects Construction DDSRF, the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, and the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS and H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 87. | ORDINANCE appropriating $1,167,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC for South Lockwood Paving and Drainage: Crites Street to Harrisburg; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 88. | ORDINANCE appropriating $480,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and LJA ENGINEERING, INC for Local Drainage Projects Negotiated Work Orders (Approved by Ordinance No. 2012-0027, as amended); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 89. | ORDINANCE appropriating $3,727,000.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF; awarding contract to STATEWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPANY for Citywide Traffic Signal Rebuild Package #9; 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 engineering and testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; B - DAVIS; C - COHEN; F - LE and J - LASTER | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 90. | ORDINANCE appropriating $2,842,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SCOHIL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Hughes Road Area - Package I; 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 engineering testing, CIP Cost Recovery, design services during construction, construction management and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 91. | ORDINANCE granting to ACO WASTE SOLUTION, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 92. | ORDINANCE granting to ROLL OFF KING, 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; providing for related terms and conditions - FIRST READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 93. | ORDINANCE No. 2016-0844, passed first reading November 16, 2016
ORDINANCE granting to TERRABELLA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 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; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 94. | ORDINANCE No. 2016-0845, passed first reading November 16, 2016
ORDINANCE granting to V.L.Z. CONSTRUCTION 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; providing for related terms and conditions - THIRD AND FINAL READING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | | MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 52 through 58 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 95. | RECOMMENDATION from Director of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $1,944,116.69 and acceptance of work on contract with P^2MG, LLC dba P2MG, LLC for Safe Sidewalk Program, Work Authorization - 0.95% over the original contract amount and under 5% contingency amount
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREEN
This was Item 4 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 96. | RELIABLE TRANSMISSION SERVICE-TEXAS, LLC for Allison Rebuilt Transmissions, Repair Parts, and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,113,659.00 - Fleet Management Fund
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREEN
This was Item 8 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 97. | RESOLUTION approving and adopting a revised Investment Policy for the City of Houston, and making various provisions related to the subject
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS MARTIN and STARDIG
This was Item 14 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 98. | ORDINANCE appropriating $348,000.00 out of TIRZ Affordable Housing Fund to be utilized by the City of Houston General Services Department for the Demolition of a blighted apartment complex In Houston, Texas
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOYKINS
This was Item 16 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 99. | ORDINANCE extending the provisions of SECTION 28-303 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, to certain improved single-family residential lots in the SHARPSTOWN COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, SECTIONS 3 AND 3RP, to prohibit parking vehicles in the front or side yards of such residences - DISTRICT J - LASTER
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER
This was Item 34 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 100. | 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 WATONGA DRIVE PAVING and DRAINAGE PROJECT from West 34th Street to West 43rd Street; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to ten parcels of land required for the project and situated in the John Flowers Survey, Abstract No. 269, the David Henson Survey, Abstract No. 328, and the W. P. Morton Survey, Abstract No. 539, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located at the northwest and southwest corners of Watonga Boulevard and Lamonte Drive; the northwest, southwest, northeast and southeast corners of Watonga Boulevard and West 43rd Street; and the northwest, southwest, northeast and southeast corners of Mangum Road and West 34th Street, in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to ten parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - COHEN
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS
This was Item 36 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | VIDEO | 101. | 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 FOUNTAIN VIEW REGIONAL LIFT STATION CONSTRUCTION and WESTHEIMER NO. 1 LIFT STATION ABANDONMENT PROJECT; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to two parcels of land required for the project and situated in the Robert Vince Survey, Abstract No. 77 and the Charles Safe Survey, Abstract No. 697, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the east and west lines of Fountain View Drive, between U.S. I-69 and Burgoyne Road in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases 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 of fee simple or easement interest to the two parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICTS G - TRAVIS and J - LASTER
TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER
This was Item 37 on Agenda of November 16, 2016 | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Green 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. |
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