REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES:

Position One      -  MICHAEL MCCULLOCH, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Position Three    -  MARIA R. PALACIOS, reappointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Position Five      -  GEORGE POWERS, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Position Seven   -  TINA X. WILLIAMS, reappointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Position Nine      -  SARAH FREEMAN SMITH, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Position Ten       -  BENIGNO ACEVES. JR., appointment, for an unexpired term ending

                              07/26/2018

Position Eleven  -  EILEEN EDMONDS, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Alternate Position One    -  ASHA DHUKA, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Alternate Position Two    -  ERICA FLETCHER, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 07/26/2018

Alternate Position Three -  MARK POTTS, appointment, for a term to expire 07/26/2019

Alternate Position Four           -           KHAFILAT OYINDAMOLA ADESOKAN, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 07/26/2018

**PULLED – Item will not be considered on 1/24/18

REQUEST from Mayor on recommendation from the Houston Bar Association to confirm the reappointment of AMY DUNN TAYLOR to Position One of the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION, for a term to expire December 31, 2019

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of the 2018 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $1,171,500.00 - Enterprise Fund

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of the 2018 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY  $3,889,432.00 - Enterprise Fund

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $2,653,583.24 and acceptance of work on contract with JERDON ENTERPRISE, L.P., for Citywide Intersection Redesign and Safety Improvements #5 - 1.41% over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS A - STARDIG; D - BOYKINS; F - LE; G - TRAVIS; J - LASTER and K - GREEN

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $4,761,574.20 and acceptance of work on contract with D. L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Water Line Replacement in Inner Loop North Area - 0.96% over the original contract amount - DISTRICTS C - COHEN and H - CISNEROS

RECOMMENDATION from Acting Director Department of Public Works & Engineering for approval of final contract amount of $2,387,957.74 and acceptance of work on contract with SCOHILL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC for Water Line Replacement in Innsdale Area - 3.59% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

LUXFER MAGTECH, INC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Meals Ready to Eat for the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management - $641,215.20 - Disaster Recovery Fund

PUMPS OF HOUSTON, INC for Myers Submersible Pumps for Department of Public Works & Engineering - $359,590.00 - Combined Utility System General Purchase Fund

ORDINANCE authorizing, approving, confirming and ratifying certain matters relating to the City of Houston, Texas General Obligation Commercial Paper Notes, Series G-1, In an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the purpose of financing certain authorized purposes; approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the City in the selling and delivery of such notes, within the limitations and procedures specified herein; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, delivery and security of the Series G-1 Notes, including the approval of an issuing and paying agency agreement, a credit agreement, and an offering memorandum and the ratification of a commercial paper dealer agreement; and declaring an emergency

ORDINANCE reapproving, passing, confirming, validating, approving, and adopting certain ordinances, motions, and resolutions (if any) including without limitation motions and ordinances involving the recommendation to accept work for various contracts, appropriation and expenditure of City funds, the making of contracts or the granting of rights, and other agenda items approved by the City Council on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, more specifically denoted on Exhibit A hereto

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of grant funds through the US DEPARTMENT of JUSTICE for  the FY2017 Community Oriented Policing Services Hiring 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

ORDINANCE authorizing participation with other Entergy service area cities in matters concerning ENTERGY TEXAS, INC before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission during 2018 - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

ORDINANCE to de-appropriate $10,000,000 from the HAS Airports Improvement Fund and appropriate $10,000,000 from the HAS Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund, for the Special Facilities Lease Agreement with UNITED AIRLINES, INC, for their Technical Operations Center to expand its Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Complex at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston - DISTRICT B - DAVIS

ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 2100 block of Addison Road, 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 C - COHEN

ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 2000 block of Goldsmith 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 C - COHEN

ORDINANCE establishing the east side of the 800 block of Northwood 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 H - CISNEROS

ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 2100 block of Watts 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 C - COHEN

Item pulled from the 1/23/2018 meeting

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2014-007, as amended, to increase the maximum contract amount and to extend the contract term for contract between the City of Houston and AT&T CORP for Central Office Based Business Communications System Services (Plexar) for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount - $1,500,000.00 - Central Services Revolving Fund

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Advance Funding Agreement between the City of Houston and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the Replacement of the Southbound Bridge on Hillcroft Avenue at Willow Waterhole Bayou - DISTRICT K - GREEN

ORDINANCE No. 2018-15, passed second reading January 17, 2018

ORDINANCE granting to A-Z PRESSURE WASH COMPANY, 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

ORDINANCE No. 2018-16, passed second reading January 17, 2018

ORDINANCE granting to HERITAGE SANITATION, 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

ORDINANCE No. 2018-17, passed second reading January 17, 2018

ORDINANCE granting to  MILLSAP WATERPROOFING, INC, a Texas Limited 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

ORDINANCE No. 2018-18, passed second reading January 17, 2018

ORDINANCE granting to SEP PROS WASTE RECOVERY, 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

RECEIVE nominations for Positions 4, 5, 6, and 7 on the HOUSTON ETHICS COMMISSION, for two year staggered terms

MOTION to set a date not less than seven days from January 24, 2018, to receive nominations for Position Two on the PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two-year term

ORDINANCE authorizing and approving form of Master Contractor Agreement (“Master Contractor Agreement”) for the City of Houston Home Repair Program to be executed by the City of Houston, Texas (“City”), and each of the following contractors (a “Contractor”): SLSCO, LTD.; PMG CONSTRUCTION, INC; THE BAPTISTE GROUP LLC; DSW HOMES, LLC; HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC; CROWN RIDGE BUILDERS, LLC; THOMPSON CONSTRUCTION GROUP, INC; BURGHLI INVESTMENTS INC dba BURGHLI HOMES; MAYBERRY HOMES, INC; REBUILDING TOGETHER - HOUSTON; JAMES W. TURNER CONSTRUCTION, LTD.;  and BYRDSON SERVICES LLC dba EXCELLO HOMES; authorizing and approving a form of Home Repair Program Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Tri-Party Agreement (a “Tri-Party Agreement”) to be executed by the City, a contractor, and the owner or occupant of a single-family structure who qualifies for participation in the Home Repair Program; authorizing the Mayor to execute a Master Contractor Agreement with each contractor and Tri-Party Agreements with a contractor and an owner or occupant of a single-family structure who qualifies for participation in the Home Repair Program; allocating the sum of $10,000,000 out of the TIRZ Affordable Housing Funds to the aforementioned agreements

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GALLEGOS

This was Item 6 on Agenda of January 17, 2018