AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
September 14th & 15th, 2021


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

Tarsha Jackson
District B

Abbie Kamin
District C

Carolyn Evans-Shabazz
District D

Dave Martin
District E
Tiffany D. Thomas
District F

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, Agenda DirectorPat Jefferson Daniel, City Secretary

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

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

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

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

AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 1:30 PM
Hybrid Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)

PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VIDEOINVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Peck
VIDEODue to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will offer the options to participate by videoconference or in-person. The meeting will be open to the public but restrictions regarding masks, allowable room capacity, and seating arrangements may be in place.
VIDEOThe public meeting location will be City Hall Council Chamber, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. The Mayor, as presiding officer of City Council, and some Council Members will be physically present. Other Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code applicable to a governmental body that extends into three or more counties. The meeting will also be streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html), Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television.
VIDEOMembers of the public may provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 766 239 667#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
VIDEOMembers of the public may attend the Wednesday Council session in-person, or via Teams at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 925 001 29#. No public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
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.


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

VIDEOSP09-14-2021
RECESS
VIDEORECONVENE
VIDEORECONVENE - Wednesday September 15th, 2021 - 9:00 am
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
VIDEOMAYOR'S REPORT
VIDEOELECTRONIC OPENINGS
VIDEO

APPROXIMATELY 10:30 A. M.

Announcement by City Controller of the results of the electronic auction-style bidding for the sale of $75,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2021

VIDEO1.

MOTION awarding the Sale of $75,000,000.00 Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2021, based on the lowest true interest cost, ratify and confirm the use of the Preliminary Official Statement provided to prospective bidders in connection with the offering for sale of the Notes, and authorize the distribution of the Official Statement

VIDEO
VIDEOCONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 33
VIDEO
VIDEOMISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 2 through 6
VIDEO
VIDEO2.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER SEVENTEEN (MEMORIAL CITY), CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire July 20, 2023:

Position One     -  ANDY IVERSEN, appointment

Position Three  -  DAVID P. DURHAM, reappointment

Position Five     -  ZACHARY R. HODGES, reappointment

                 Position Seven  -  DAN MOODY, III, appointment

VIDEO3.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the MEMORIAL CITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for a term to expire July 20, 2023:

Position One     - ANDY IVERSEN, appointment

Position Three  - DAVID P. DURHAM, reappointment

Position Five    - ZACHARY R. HODGES, reappointment

Position Seven - DAN MOODY, III, appointment

VIDEO4.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for establishment of a connection charge in the amount of $8,895.02 per acre for properties connecting to the 15-inch wastewater line along Synott Road and West Bellfort Avenue constructed by NPV MANAGEMENT LLC - DISTRICT F - THOMAS

VIDEO5.

RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval to issue Job Order Contract Work Order in an amount not to exceed $950,000.00 to HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP, LLC for Construction Services in connection with City Hall Exterior Waterproofing

VIDEO6.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Administration & Regulatory Affairs Department for the designation of a residential parking permit area in the MONTROSE/NEARTOWN SUPER NEIGHBOROOD and the GREATER THIRD WARD SUPER NEIGHBORHOOD - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

VIDEO
VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 7 through 9
VIDEO
VIDEO7.

CHASTANG ENTERPRISES-HOUSTON LLC dba CHASTANG FORD for purchase of Medium and Heavy-Duty Cab & Chassis and Truck Bodies through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments - $537,045.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Other Funds

VIDEO8.

AFMA, INC dba CORE OFFICE INTERIORS for the purchase of Furniture, Installation, and Related Services through OMNIA Partners Purchasing Cooperative for the Legal Department - $149,504.16 - Property and Casualty Fund

VIDEO9.

FARREST ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPLY for the purchase of Hazmat Response Vehicle through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Fire Department - $91,812.50 - Grant Fund

VIDEO
VIDEORESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 10
VIDEO
VIDEO10.

RESOLUTION authorizing the creation of HOUSTON SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION a Local Government Corporation; approving the Certificate of Formation; approving the initial Bylaws; appointing the initial Board of Directors; and containing other provisions relating to the subject

VIDEO
VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERS 11 through 33
VIDEO
VIDEO11.

ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 46, “Vehicles for Hire,” of the City code

VIDEO12.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Grant Agreement between City of Houston and LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION to provide Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a program to provide Employment Services to low- to moderate-income persons

VIDEO13.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston (“City”) and HOUSTON AREA URBAN LEAGUE, INC to provide additional Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR17”) Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a program to provide Housing Counseling Services and Disaster Case Management to approximately 350 low-to-moderate income households directly or indirectly affected by Hurricane Harvey

VIDEO14.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Grant Contract under the Texas Epidemiology Capacity Expansion Grant Program between City and the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder

VIDEO15.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY for use of Public Safety Communications Systems Services and Maintenance for the Houston Airport System; providing a maximum contract amount - 5 Years with two five-year options - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS

VIDEO16.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Master Services Agreement and a CLIENTTRACK™ Software License & Software as a Service (SAAS) Subscription Agreement between City of Houston and ECCOVIA, INC for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with four one-year options - $448,204.00 - Essential Public Health Services Fund

VIDEO17.

ORDINANCE awarding contract to CAR WASH PARTNERS, INC dba MISTER CAR WASH for Car Wash Services for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $2,794,072.00 - Fleet Management Fund

VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE appropriating $3,939,000.00 out of the Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing a Construction  Manager at Risk Contract between the City of Houston and ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD. for pre-construction and construction phase services for the Houston Fire Department Fire Station 16 Renovation Project; providing funding for materials testing services, abatement services, Civic Art Program and contingency - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE de-appropriating $1,646,224.89 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and appropriating $3,960,224.89 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Construction Manager At Risk Contract between City of Houston and ANSLOW BRYANT CONSTRUCTION, LTD for Pre-Construction and Construction Phase Services for the Houston Fire Department Fire Station 17 Renovation Project; providing funding for materials testing services, abatement services, Civic Art Program and contingency - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO20.

ORDINANCE de-appropriating $1,505,268.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund and appropriating $3,790,267.38 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing a Construction Manager At Risk Contract between City of Houston and CHRISTENSEN BUILDING GROUP, LLC for Pre-Construction and Construction Phase Services for the Houston Fire Department Fire Station 19 Renovation Project; providing funding for materials testing services, abatement services, Civic Art Program and contingency - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT to remove silt and sediment from channels at the entrance to Lake Houston and areas within the lake south of the FM 1960 bridge crossing - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

VIDEO22.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of SAINT GEORGE PLACE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (SAINT GEORGE PLACE ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvements Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS G - TRAVIS and J - POLLARD

VIDEO23.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL-HEIGHTS ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022 - 2026 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and H - CISNEROS

VIDEO24.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of HARRISBURG REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-THREE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HARRISBURG ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS

VIDEO25.

ORDINANCE establishing a special minimum lot size area pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, comprised of properties within the A.C. Allen Subdivision, within the City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO26.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Intergovernmental Agreement between HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL and City of Houston to fund the Tow and Go Program

VIDEO27.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 57.92 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 143, for inclusion in the district

VIDEO28.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 104.5488 acres of land to HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 43, for inclusion in the district

VIDEO29.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 3.3346 acres of land to LANGHAM CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district

VIDEO30.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and SOUTHWEST HOUSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY for Bikeway Safety and Sidewalk Improvements on Hillcroft Avenue, High Star Drive, and Westward Street, between Bellaire Boulevard and Gulfton Street - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

VIDEO31.

ORDINANCE appropriating $3,258,262.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to VORTEX 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 testing services, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

VIDEO32.

ORDINANCE appropriating $4,265,190.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to BLASTCO TEXAS, INC for Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks – Package 12; 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, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS; G - TRAVIS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM

VIDEO33.

ORDINANCE appropriating $12,071,621.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Ad Valorem Tax and $2,495,834.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for West Alabama Paving and Drainage: Weslayan to Buffalo Speedway; 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-Ad Valorem Tax and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 34 through 36
VIDEO
VIDEO34.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for option to purchase real property between City of Houston, Texas and AMG CITY VIEW APARTMENTS, LLC for the purchase of approximately 19.8105 acres of land, located at 17030 and 17050 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77060; approving a Special Warranty Deed; approving a Lease Agreement - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON

This was Item 13 on Agenda of September 8, 2021

VIDEO35.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and the HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT to fund the purchase of approximately 19.8105 acres of land, located at 17030 and 17050 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas 77060 (“property”), the relocation of the property residents and the demolition of the improvements on the property - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER JACKSON

This was Item 14 on Agenda of September 8, 2021

VIDEO36.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of OLD SIXTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THIRTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (OLD SIXTH WARD ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Projects Budget for the Zone - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH

This was Item 16 on Agenda of September 8, 2021

VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - 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.