AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
December 12 & 13, 2017


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
Marta Crinejo Director - City Council AgendaAnna Russell City Secretary

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AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, December 12, 2017 - 1:30 PM
City Hall - Second Floor - City Hall

PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIDEOCouncil Member Edwards
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
VIDEO

PUBLIC SPEAKERS - Pursuant to City Council Rule 8, City Council will hear from members of the public; the names and subject matters of persons who had requested to speak at the time of posting this Agenda are attached; the names and subject matters of persons who subsequently request to speak may be obtained in the City Secretary's Office.


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VIDEOSP121217
VIDEORECESS
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - December 13, 2017 - 9:00 A. M.
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
VIDEOHEARINGS
VIDEO1.

PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection to the 4% Tax Credit application of ANNA DUPREE TERRACE LP, 10012 Cullen Boulevard - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS

VIDEO2.

PUBLIC HEARING to provide a Resolution of No Objection to the 4% Tax Credit application of HOUSTON LEASED HOUSING ASSOCIATES VI LLLP, 500 West Airtex

VIDEO
VIDEO

REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds

VIDEOMAYOR'S REPORT
VIDEO
VIDEOCONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 3 through 46
VIDEO
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 3 and 4
VIDEO
3.

ORDINANCE appropriating $5,880,359.75 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to contract between the City of Houston and BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, L.P. for Change Order No. 2 for Lift Station Renewal and Replacement – Consolidation of Post Oak, Stablewood and Buckingham Lift Stations (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0813); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS

4.

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $4,930,392.75 awarded to BRH-GARVER CONSTRUCTION, L.P. for the Lift Station Renewal and Replacement - Consolidation of Post Oak, Stablewood and Buckingham Lift Stations - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 3 above

VIDEO
VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 8
VIDEO
VIDEO5.

SCOTT TECHNOLOGIES, INC dba SCOTT SAFETY for EPIC 3 Communication Systems for the Houston Fire Department - $628,656.60 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

VIDEO6.

AMEND MOTION NO. 2015-0782, 11/10/15, TO INCREASE spending authority from $753,750.00 to $1,017,562.50 for Recreational, Educational, and Miscellaneous Supplies for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, awarded to S&S WORLDWIDE, INC - General and Park Special Revenue Fund

VIDEO7.

ADVANCED PUBLIC SAFETY for Software Maintenance and Support Services for the Electronic Citation Software PocketCitation for the Houston Police Department - 3 Years - $203,489.11 - General Fund

VIDEO8.

AMEND MOTION NO. 2013-0365, 06/5/13, TO INCREASE spending authority from $1,442,066.95 to $1,748,583.69 for Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Preform Materials for the Department of Public Works & Engineering, awarded to FLINT TRADING, INC - Dedicated Drainage & Street Renewal Fund

VIDEO
VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 46
VIDEO
VIDEO9.

ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to consolidation of Residential Burglar Alarm Permits, transfer of Burglar Alarm Permits, refund of Burglar Alarm Permit Fees and False Alarm Penalties

VIDEO10.

ORDINANCE supplementing Ordinance No. 2009-1118 relating to the issuance of City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System Commercial Paper Notes, Series B-3; authorizing the substitution of a credit facility, the execution and delivery of a Reimbursement Agreement, Bank Fee Letter, a Co-Bond Counsel Agreement, and approving an updated offering memorandum in connection therewith; resolving other matters related thereto

11.

***PULLED – Item will not be considered on 12/13

ORDINANCE authorizing the acceptance of an award of $1,241,808 in State of Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program Funds and approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS for the administration of a FY 2018 Texas Homeless Housing and Services Program

VIDEO12.

ORDINANCE authorizing the acceptance of a subaward to the City of Houston (“City”) from the GENERAL LAND OFFICE (“GLO”) of up to $424,503,813.96 in federal funds pursuant to Section 408 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (“Act”) and approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement, and Amendment No. 1 thereto,  between the City and the GLO for the provision of direct housing assistance to individuals and households displaced from their residences as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Harvey

VIDEO13.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS OF HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY extending the term of the contract and providing up to $130,000.00 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuation of strategic homeless planning services/activities


VIDEO14.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON SRO HOUSING CORPORATION to extend the term of the contract and provide up to $161,051.00 in additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the operation of a single room occupancy/community residence and the provision of other supportive services


VIDEO15.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing amendment to the amended and restated Loan Agreement between the City of Houston and NAUTICAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INC, joined by HOUSTON 5110 GRIGGS ROAD RESIDENTIAL, LP,  to permit the creation of a condominium regime at a 222 unit mixed income apartment development, located in Houston, Texas, near the intersection of Griggs Road and Martin Luther King Boulevard, whose construction has been partially funded by city-provided Performance-Based Loans of Federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief Program - Rental Housing Projects Round 2 Funds - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS

VIDEO16.

ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance Nos. 2014-337 passed April 23, 2014, as amended; and 2017-516 passed July 19, 2017, which authorized the submission of the  2014 and 2017 Annual Action Plans, including the applications/budgets for the  Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Grant, among others to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

VIDEO17.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC, extending the term of the contract and providing up to $1,828,150 in additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration of a Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program and Short Term Rent, Mortgage and Utility Assistance Program, along with supportive services, and the operation of a Transitional Medical Respite Facility

VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and the UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT HOUSTON for Routine HIV Screening Services

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the Mayor to accept grant offers up to $85,000,000.00 from the FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, the DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for projects at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Airport; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grants - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS, E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS

VIDEO20.

ORDINANCE appropriating $600,000.00 out of Park & Recreation Dedication Fund; approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, and the OLD SIXTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for the construction of improvements to Dow Elementary Park - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 303 Hawthorne Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - COHEN

VIDEO22.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 709 Kipling Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - COHEN

VIDEO23.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 402 Marshall Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - COHEN

VIDEO24.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 104 West 12th Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - COHEN

VIDEO25.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 215 West 16th Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT C - COHEN

VIDEO26.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2622 Riverside Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS

VIDEO27.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 2147 Pelham Drive in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS

VIDEO28.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 1203 Edwards Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO29.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 818 Highland Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO30.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 800 Sampson Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO31.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 1811 Shearn Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO32.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 515 Woodland Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO33.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 820 Fannin in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture of taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

VIDEO34.

ORDINANCE providing for an ad valorem tax exemption on a historical site located at 1121 Walker Street in Houston, Texas; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing for the revocation of such tax exemption and the recapture or taxes upon the occurrence of stated events - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

35.

ORDINANCE approving, authorizing and awarding Single Stream Recycling Agreement between the City of Houston and FOMENTO DE CONSTRUCCIONES Y CONTRATAS, INC d/b/a FCC SA for the Solid Waste Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount  15 Years with one five-year option - $36,802,241.00 - Recycling Revenue Fund

VIDEO36.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the Natural Gas Supply Agreement between the City of Houston and CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES, INC to provide natural gas to the City of Houston; amending Ordinance Number 2016-0400 (Passed on May 25, 2016) to increase the maximum contract - 1 Year - $6,759,278.92 - Central Service Revolving Fund

VIDEO37.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to agreement for Maintenance and Operational Support of the Consolidated Dispatching System at the Houston Emergency Center between the City of Houston and NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (Formerly NORTHROP GRUMMAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INC) (Approved by Ordinance No. 2001-0818)

VIDEO38.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a contract between the City of Houston and MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC. through the inter-local purchase agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - $15,985,454.00 - Fleet Management Fund

VIDEO39.

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2009-1372, as amended, approving and authorizing second amendment to an agreement between the City of Houston and PHOENIX BUSINESS, INC to extend the contract term for SAP consulting services for the Houston Information Technology Services- Revolving Fund

VIDEO40.

ORDINANCE de-appropriating $207,000.00 out of Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund (Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0404); appropriating $629,584.50 out of Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund, $74,000.00 out of Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund, $53,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund and $6,395.50 out of Contributed Capital Project Fund; awarding construction contract to LANDSCAPE ART, INC for Lansdale Pavilion, Fonde Dog Park & Forum Playground; setting a deadline for the proposer's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding for engineering and materials testing services, inspection services and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Parks & Recreation Dedication Fund, the Reimbursement of Equipment/Projects Fund, the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund and the Contributed Capital Project Fund - DISTRICTS I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER

VIDEO41.

ORDINANCE de-appropriating $210,343.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund (Approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0324); appropriating $1,166,343.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding construction contract to GADBERRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC for the HPD Westside Vehicle Maintenance Roof Replacement and Wall Repairs; setting a deadline for the proposer's execution of the contract and delivery of all bonds, insurance and other required contract documents to the City; holding the proposer in default if it fails to meet the deadlines; providing funding forengineering and material testing services, roof inspection services, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by Police Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT F - LE

VIDEO42.

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,801,515.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to PORTLAND UTILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC for wastewater collection system rehabilitation and renewal; 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, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

VIDEO43.

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,914,439.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VAUGHT SERVICES, LLC for Wastewater Collection System Rehabilitation And Renewal; 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, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

VIDEO44.

ORDINANCE No. 2017-946, passed first reading December 6, 2017

ORDINANCE granting to ROYAL SERVICES COMPANY 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 - SECOND READING

VIDEO45.

ORDINANCE No. 2017-918, passed second reading December 6, 2017

ORDINANCE granting to MMG BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC., 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

VIDEO46.

ORDINANCE No. 2017-919, passed second reading December 6, 2017

ORDINANCE granting to WASTE TRANSFER PARTNERS, 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  THIRD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 47 through 52
VIDEO
VIDEO47.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY on behalf of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL CITY ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2018-2022 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and G - TRAVIS

POSTPONED BY MOTION #2017-707, 11/29/17

This was Item 20 on Agenda of November 29, 2017

VIDEO48.

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2011-1132, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing a second amendment to a contract between the City and THE DEAN G. PAPPAS LAW FIRM PLLC (formerly known as Pappas & Suchma, P.C.) for Professional Legal Services relating to the Workers' Compensation Benefits Program

DELAYED BY MOTION #2017-708, 11/29/17

This was Item 26 on Agenda of November 29, 2017

VIDEO49.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Task Order Contract between the City of Houston and VERGEL GAY & ASSOCIATES, LLC for Professional Project Management Services; providing a maximum contract amount

POSTPONED BY MOTION #2017-709, 11/29/17

This was Item 64 on Agenda of November 29, 2017

VIDEO50.

MOTION by Council Member Robinson/Seconded by Council Member Knox to adopt recommendation from the Director of the Houston Emergency Center for approval of the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 9-1-1 EMERGENCY NETWORK for Fiscal Year 2018 Budget  January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS STARDIG and KUBOSH

This was Item 2 on Agenda of December 6, 2017

VIDEO51.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services between the City of Houston and SUSMAN GODFREY, LLP, for representation of the City in the case styled: City of Houston v. Towers Watson & Co: Civil Action No. 14-CV-02213; making certain findings as required by state law; establishing a maximum contract amount    $450,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 19 on Agenda of December 6, 2017

VIDEO52.

ORDINANCE appropriating $3,000,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund and $1,000,000.00 out of the Street & Traffic Control & Storm Drainage DDSRF for Fiscal Year 2018 funding for Developer Participation Contracts (Approved by Ordinance No. 2008-0307, as amended) - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 26 on Agenda of December 6, 2017

VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS 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.