AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
May 5 & 6, 2020


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

Jerry Davis
District B

Abbie Kamin
District C

Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
District D

Dave Martin
District E
Tiffany D. Thomas
District F

Greg Travis
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 Director - City Council AgendaPat Jefferson Daniel Interim 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 Tuesday, May 5, 2020 - 2:00 PM
City Hall Chamber

PRESENTATIONS
No presentations will be made
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIDEOCouncil Member Peck
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

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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VIDEORECESS
RECONVENE
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
VIDEOMAYOR'S REPORT
VIDEO
VIDEOCONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 44
VIDEO
VIDEOACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 1
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VIDEO1.

M 2020-0204 RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,916,021.98 and acceptance of work on contract with PM CONSTRUCTION & REHAB, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Sliplining and Pipe Bursting Methods - 8.35% under the original contract amount (4257-146) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; E - MARTIN; G - TRAVIS; H - CISNEROS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

VIDEO
VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 2 through 8
VIDEO
VIDEO2.

M 2020-0205 TEXAS PACKER AND LOADER SALES, INC dba TEXAS PACK + LOAD for Petersen Replacement Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $3,534,343.43 - Fleet Management Fund

VIDEO3.

O 2020-0370 ORDINANCE appropriating $943,980.40 out of Equipment Acquisition Fund to contract between the City of Houston and THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION for purchase of construction services for Elevator Modernization at City Hall for the General Services Department

VIDEO4.

M 2020-0206 SOURCEWELL Formerly NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE to purchase Elevator Modernization Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for the General Services Department - $943,980.40 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund

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

VIDEO5.

M 2020-0207 H & E EQUIPMENT SERVICES, INC for purchase of ten (10) Okada ORV1000 Small Class Hydraulic Breakers through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) for Houston Public Works - $111,640.00 - Enterprise Fund

VIDEO6.

M 2020-0208 SOFTWARE HOUSE INTERNATIONAL for the Emergency Telehealth and Navigation Program (ETHAN²) Microsoft Software Licenses - $231,329.00 - Grant Fund

VIDEO7.

M 2020-0209 SOFTEL for the Emergency Telehealth and Navigation Program (ETHAN²) Software Development - $116,000.00 - Grant Fund

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 6 above

VIDEO8.

TAGGED CM MARTIN AIR GAS USA LLC for Industrial, Medical, and Specialty Gases for Various Departments - 3 Years with two one-year options - $1,647,937.59 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds

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VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERS 9 through 44
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VIDEO9.

O 2020-0371 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, AVIATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the implementation and collection of a Customer Facility Charge to fund a Consolidated Rental Car Facility at William P. Hobby Airport; revisions to the range of charges for Aircraft Parking and Air Cargo Operations; the City's Regulation of Transportation Network Companies at the Airports

VIDEO10.

TAGGED CMs PLUMMER & ALCORN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 44 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Tax Abatement

VIDEO11.

O 2020-0393 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and BAKERRIPLEY, INC for administration and related services for the Housing and Community Development Department in connection with the City’s Rental Assistance for low-to-moderate-income individuals who have been affected by COVID-19; providing a maximum contract amount

VIDEO12.

O 2020-0372 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a perpetual, non-exclusive Blanket Easement for Natural Gas Facilities and Related Communications Facilities between City of Houston, Texas and CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP, d/b/a CENTERPOINT ENERGY TEXAS GAS OPERATIONS, across certain premises at Ellington Airport in Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

VIDEO13.

O 2020-0373 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and TELO MARKET #8, INC, to convert a $200,000.00 Repayable Loan to a $200,000.00 Grant thereby increasing the amount of the grant and to extend the term of the restricted use period and the term of the contract - DISTRICT B - DAVIS

VIDEO14.

ITEM NOT RECEIVED DURING THE MEETING

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment to Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery 2015 (CDBG-DR15) Action Plan to revise and replace the Housing Buyout Program with Property Buyout Program in the Strategic Buyout Program

VIDEO15.

ITEM NOT RECEIVED DURING THE MEETING

ORDINANCE adopting the City of Houston Hurricane Harvey Economic Development Program Guidelines for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery

VIDEO16.

ITEM NOT RECEIVED DURING THE MEETING

ORDINANCE authorizing and approving an amendment to Ordinance No. 2019-265 to increase the maximum allowable amount for individual Homeowner Assistance to allow compliance with homeowner association and other neighborhood requirements and for additional bedrooms based on eligible household size and need

VIDEO17.

O 2020-0374 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing substantial amendments to 2018 and 2019 Annual Action Plans submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including the applications and budgets for the Home Investment Partnerships (“HOME”) Program, among others, authorized Pursuant to City of Houston Ordinance No. 2018-430 passed May 23, 2018, as amended, and Ordinance No. 2019-381 passed May 22, 2019, as amended

VIDEO18.

O 2020-0394 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a substantial amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which includes an application for the following entitlement grants: 1) Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) in the amount of $14,523,741; 2) Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Grant Coronavirus (HOPWA-CV)  in the amount of $1,501,211; and 3) Emergency Solutions Grants Coronavirus (ESG-CV), in the amount of $7,252,552; to accept funds from the aforementioned Grants, if awarded; to amend the City's Citizen Participation Plan

VIDEO19.

O 2020-0375 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Parking Lease between KITCHCO REALTY, LTD, METCO REALTY, LTD and HBT REALTY, LTD, jointly as Landlord, and City of Houston, Texas, as Tenant, for approximately one acre of land located at 1010 Washington Avenue, Houston, Texas, for parking for the Houston Permitting Center; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with four one-year options - $1,157,715.00 - Building Inspection Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO20.

O 2020-0376 ORDINANCE appropriating additional funds in the amount of $15,815,708.00 from the following funds: $2,050,000.00 from General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund, $36,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated  Fund - General Services, $2,977,000.00 from Police Consolidated Construction Fund, $1,631,000.00 from Misc. Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund - Police, $1,447,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund - Police, $1,000,000.00 from Fire Consolidated Construction Fund, $550,000.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund – Fire, $314,000.00 from the Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund, $432,000.00 from Misc. Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund – Health, $2,163,708.00 from the Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund – Health, $275,000.00 from Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund, $500,000.00 from Misc. Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund – Library, $63,000.00 from Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund, $661,000.00 from Misc. Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund – Solid Waste, $450,000.00 from Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund, $1,266,000.00 from the Parks Consolidated Construction Fund, for the Task Order and Job Order (TOC/JOC) Contracting Program for Various City Departments for FY2020 (approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0264, 2019-0391, 2019-0594, 2019-0677, 2020-0090, 2020-151, 2020-152)

VIDEO21.

O 2020-0395 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Services

VIDEO22.

O 2020-0377 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Contract between City of Houston, STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC and ENSAFE, INC for Fifth Ward and Lyons Avenue Corridor Revitalization for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years - $288,000.00 - Grant Fund

VIDEO23.

O 2020-0378 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a contract between the City of Houston and JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.  for a Purchasing Card Program - 3 Years with two one-year options - Revenue

VIDEO24.

O 2020-0379 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT PROGRAM; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO25.

O 2020-0380 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 RIFLE-RESISTANT BODY ARMOR INITIATIVE GRANT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO26.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 SOUTHEAST PAROLE INITIATIVE GRANT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO27.

O 2020-0382 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 SOUTHEAST CRIME SUPPRESSION TEAM GRANT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO28.

O 2020-0383 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS PROJECT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO29.

O 2020-0384 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-GANG INITIATIVE GRANT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO30.

O 2020-0396 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds through the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION FOR THE FY2021 VIOLENT OFFENDER INITIATIVE GRANT; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period

VIDEO31.

O 2020-0384 ORDINANCE appropriating $374,117.00 from Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund to Refresh Hardware and Software that have reached the end of their useful life and to assist in the Evaluation, Design, and Implementation of additional Computer Storage, Networking and Cloud Technologies due to the increased demand of implementing Technology Solutions for Public Safety Operations for the Houston Police Department

VIDEO32.

O 2020-0386 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between the TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION and City of Houston related to the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force - 3 Years - $60,000.00 - Grant Fund

VIDEO33.

O 2020-0387 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between MONTGOMERY COUNTY and City of Houston related to the Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance Task Force - 3 Years - $75,000.00 - Grant Fund

VIDEO34.

O 2020-0388 ORDINANCE designating a residential area in LEAWOOD WEST SUBDIVISION Pursuant to SECTION 28-303 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, and extending the application of CODE SECTION  28-303 to such residential area, to prohibit the parking of vehicles in the front or side yards of single-family residences in such residential area - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

35.

ITEM REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION

ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as Northpark Drive Overpass Project; authorizing the acquisition, by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain proceedings, of the fee simple title or easements in and to twenty-nine parcels of land required for the project and situated in the Mary Owens Survey, Abstract No. 405, Montgomery County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the north and south lines of Northpark Drive in Houston, Montgomery County, Texas; authorizing payment of the costs of such acquisitions, including the purchase prices for the property interests and costs associated with relocation assistance, appraisals, title policies/services, recordation of instruments, and eminent domain proceedings; ratifying a Public Improvement Development Agreement among City of Houston, Texas, Lake Houston Redevelopment Authority, and Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

VIDEO36.

O 2020-0389 ORDINANCE appropriating $357,009.75 out of Contribution for Capital Projects Fund and $392,710.72 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge DDSRF Capital Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Inwood Detention Basin Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for design and permitting of Phase 1 Inwood Forest Stormwater Detention Basin Project - DISTRICT A - PECK

VIDEO37.

O 2020-0397 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Advance Funding Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) for the reconstruction of Memorial Drive from North Kirkwood Road to North Eldridge Parkway (as approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0556) - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS

VIDEO38.

O 2020-0398 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tender of Completion Contractor to City and Release Agreement for City of Houston/Homeowner Agreement for 2015 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project between City of Houston and Property Owner(s) at 4710 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0559, as amended) - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

VIDEO39.

O 2020-0399 ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and Property Owner(s) at 4710 North Braeswood Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77096 for the 2015 Flood Mitigation Assistance Home Elevation Project (as approved by Ordinance No. 2017-0559, as amended) - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

This item should only be considered after passage of Item 38 above

VIDEO40.

O 2020-0400 ORDINANCE appropriating $7,716,043.76 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, appropriating $8,586,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, appropriating $1,138,956.24 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to R CONSTRUCTION CIVIL, LLC for Kirkwood Paving and Drainage from Buffalo Bayou to Briar Forest 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 testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Ad Valorem Tax, Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT G - TRAVIS

VIDEO41.

O 2020-0390 ORDINANCE granting to ADVANCED SUPERWASH 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

VIDEO42.

O 2020-0391 ORDINANCE granting to IMELDA MARQUEZ, dba J & M RECYCLING, a Texas Sole Proprietorship, 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; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING

VIDEO43.

O 2020-0392 ORDINANCE granting to UNITED RENTALS (NORTH AMERICA), INC, dba RELIABLE ONSITE SERVICES, a Delaware 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; and making certain findings related thereto - FIRST READING

VIDEO44.

O 2020-0393 

 ORDINANCE No. 2020-357, passed first reading April 29, 2020 

ORDINANCE granting to HOUSTON WASTE SERVICES 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

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
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VIDEOMATTERS HELD - NUMBER 45
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VIDEO45.

M 2020-0212 MOTION TO DELAY ONE WEEK 

 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 39-1, 39-49, 39-62, and 39-63 of the CODE of ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, establishing a fee for the Lease and Management of Containers for Garbage and Recyclables for Residential Units; establishing an effective date

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KAMIN

This was Item 16 on Agenda of April 29, 2020

VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Castex-Tatum 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.