AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
September 28th & 29th , 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 28, 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 Kamin
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# 268 036 203#. 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# 108 937 23# but 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

VIDEOSP09-28-2021
RECESS
VIDEORECONVENE
VIDEORECONVENE - Wednesday September 29th, 2021 - 9:00 am
DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE
CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT
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 1 through 23
VIDEO
VIDEOACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 1
VIDEO
VIDEO1.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $6,037,222.32 and acceptance of work on contract with JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for FY2019 Pavement Repair & Rehab Work Orders #1 - 0.62% over the original contract amount and under 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and J - POLLARD

VIDEO
VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 2 through 4
VIDEO
VIDEO2.

COMMUNITY LATTICE, LLC for approval of spending authority for The Brownfield Redevelopment Program for Houston Public Works - 1 Year - $100,000.00 - Enterprise Fund

VIDEO3.

PHILADELPHIA MIXING SOLUTIONS LLC for Reactor Mixer Gearbox Assembly and Components for Houston Public Works - $222,877.00 - Enterprise Fund

VIDEO4.

UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA INC for Emergency Purchase of Chemical, Caustic Soda for Houston Public Works - $411,833.11 - Enterprise Fund

VIDEO
VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERS 5 through 23
VIDEO
VIDEO5.

ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by removing the restriction on the authority of Parking Compliance Officers to order the removal or impoundment of vehicles parked in violation of the Chapter

VIDEO6.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Houston and THE VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER, INC to extend the restrictive use period of the agreement for an additional five years to be used as a Special Needs Facility providing Rehabilitation, Vocational Education/Training, and Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

VIDEO7.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE WOMEN’S HOME to provide additional Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR17”) Funds for the continuing administration and operation of homeless services to provide Case Management, Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Services, and Job Training and Education to 75 homeless women in Houston - DISTRICT A - PECK

VIDEO8.

ORDINANCE appropriating $14,600,000.00 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund for Program Management Support Services Agreements between City of Houston and HOUSTON AVIATION ALLIANCE, a Joint Venture, and PARSONS & H. J. RUSSELL IAH TEAM, a Joint Venture for the Houston Airport System; (Project No. 801) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

VIDEO9.

ORDINANCE appropriating $42,808,706.00 out of Airport System Consolidated ITRP AMT Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to the Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC for the ITRP Enabling Utilities-Landside Project Construction Phase Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston (Project No. 822) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

VIDEO10.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Operation and Maintenance Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Owner, and PRECINCT ONE CERT, as Operator, for approximately 7,211 square feet of real property and approximately 1,368 square feet of improvements located at 803 Crosstimbers Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas, to be operated and maintained as a venue for community meetings and events - 5 Years with 1 five-year option - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS

VIDEO11.

ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0590 to increase the maximum contract amount and authorize first amendment to agreement for Professional Services between City of Houston and ARREDONDO, ZEPEDA & BRUNZ, LLC and NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC JV, LLC, for implementation of the City’s Municipal Solid Waste Management Plan for the Solid Waste Department - $85,275.00 - General Fund

VIDEO12.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of EAST DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIFTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (EAST DOWNTOWN ZONE); approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and the Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone – DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

VIDEO13.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of UPPER KIRBY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (UPPER KIRBY ZONE); approving Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Authority and Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan Budget for the Zone - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN and G - TRAVIS

VIDEO14.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fourth amendment to Lease and Services Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and HOUSTON ZOO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, as Tenant, relating to the Houston Zoo located at Hermann Park - $10,514,821.00 - ARPA Recovery Fund

VIDEO15.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION for Case for Kids City Connections Program; providing a maximum contract amount

VIDEO16.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and SOUTHWEST REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, for Design and Construction of Hike and Bike Trails known as the Sharpstown Trail - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

VIDEO17.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement by and between City of Houston, Texas, and SOUTHWEST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, for the Maintenance of Hike and Bike Trail known as the Sharpstown Trail - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

This item should only be considered after passage of Item16 above

VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 15.2136 acres of land to BRIDGESTONE MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 11.830 acres of land to MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24, for inclusion in the District

VIDEO20.

ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 10.29 acres of land to PORTER MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in the district

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE consenting to the creation of WALLER COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 24, containing approximately 145.09 acres of land within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of Houston, Texas authorizing the District to issue bonds, subject to certain conditions

VIDEO22.

MUNICIPAL Setting Designation Ordinance prohibiting the use of designated groundwater beneath a tract of land containing 1.141 acres commonly known as 14330 East Hardy, Houston, Harris County, Texas; supporting issuance of a Municipal Setting Designation by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality at the request of MOGAS INDUSTRIES, INC

VIDEO23.

ORDINANCE appropriating $614,250.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge as an additional appropriation; approving and authorizing first amendment to Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS for improvements to El Dorado Boulevard from Clear Lake City Boulevard to 585 feet north of Will Shore Drive (Approved by Ordinance No. 2018-0170); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge - DISTRICT E - MARTIN

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 24 and 25
VIDEO
VIDEO24.

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

DELAYED BY MOTION #2021-524, 9/15/2021

This was Item 2 on Agenda of September 15, 2021

VIDEO25.

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

DELAYED BY MOTION #2021-524, 9/15/2021

This was Item 3 on Agenda of September 15, 2021

VIDEO
VIDEOMATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Robinson 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.