AGENDA
CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL
September 8th, 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.

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AGENDA - COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday, September 8, 2021 - 9:00 AM
Consolidated Hybrid Meeting

VIDEO
VIDEOINVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Plummer
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 also provide public comment during the public session portion of the meeting at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 242 575 452#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.
VIDEO9:00 AM - ROLL CALL
VIDEOADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
VIDEO9:30 AM - PUBLIC SPEAKERS
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
VIDEOSP09-08-2021
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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 28
VIDEO
VIDEOMISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 through 4
VIDEO
VIDEO1.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of DAIMIAN S. HINES to Position Twenty of the PLANNING COMMISSION, for an unexpired term ending June 30, 2022

VIDEO2.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ELEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GREATER GREENSPOINT ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - JAMES O’NEAL DEAN, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

Position Two - SANDRA NORRIS-DECKARD, appointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2023

Position Three - ART MURILLO, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

Position Four - JOSÉ RIVERA, appointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2023

Position Five - ERVIN H. BAUMEYER, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

VIDEO3.

REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ELEVEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (GREATER GREENSPOINT ZONE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY) BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Position One - JAMES O’NEAL DEAN, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

Position Two - SANDRA NORRIS-DECKARD, appointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2023

Position Three - ART MURILLO, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

Position Four - JOSÉ RIVERA, appointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2023

Position Five - ERVIN H. BAUMEYER, reappointment, for a term to expire 8/31/2022

VIDEO4.

RECOMMENDATION from Director of Finance to adopt the proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.550830 on each $100 of taxable value

HEARING DATE - 9:00 A.M. - WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

VIDEO
VIDEOACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 5
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VIDEO5.

RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $984,729.20 and acceptance of work on contract with CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba AIMS COMPANIES (Formerly CSI CONSOLIDATED, LLC dba CLEAN SERVE, LLC) for Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Television Inspection In Support of Rehabilitation - 2.99% over the original contract amount and under the 5% contingency amount (4277-95)

VIDEO
VIDEOPURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 6 through 10
VIDEO
VIDEO6.

CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Billboards for the Houston Health Department - $113,103.24 - Grant Fund

VIDEO7.

AMEND Motion #2020-0495, passed on September 23, 2020 TO AMEND THE TERM and to increase the spending authority from $1,250,000.00 to $2,354,142.00 for the purchase of Microsoft Unified Support Services for Citywide Services supporting Microsoft products through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) vendor MICROSOFT CORPORATION for Various Departments

VIDEO8.

ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS CORPORATION for sole source purchase of one MagNA Pure 24 Instrument to run SARS-CoV-2 Testing for the Houston Health Department - $111,991.20 - Grant Fund

VIDEO9.

EPPENDORF NORTH AMERICA, INC for sole source purchase of one epMotion 5075t Liquid Handling Workstation for Houston Health Department - $137,882.95 - Grant Fund

VIDEO10.

APPROVE spending authority for Emergency Purchase of Various Goods and Services related to the City’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - $2,101,811.00 - Grant Fund

VIDEO
VIDEORESOLUTIONS - NUMBER 11
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11.

RESOLUTION authorizing the creation of HOUSTON SPACEPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC, 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

VIDEOORDINANCES - NUMBERING
VIDEOORDINANCES - 12 through 28
VIDEOORDINANCES
VIDEO12.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, joined by NHH SAVOY, LTD, to provide a loan of Hurricane Harvey Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Funds for the City of Houston’s Harvey Multifamily Program, to partially finance the new construction of New Hope Housing Savoy, a 120-unit affordable rental housing community, located at approximately 6301 Savoy Drive, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT J - POLLARD

VIDEO13.

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

VIDEO14.

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

VIDEO15.

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Amendment Number 4 to Grant Contract for Air Monitoring Stations between City and TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder

VIDEO16.

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

VIDEO17.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of FIFTH WARD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHTEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (FIFTH WARD 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 B - JACKSON

VIDEO18.

ORDINANCE relating to the Fiscal Affairs of HARDY/NEAR NORTHSIDE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-ONE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (HARDY/NEAR NORTHSIDE 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 H - CISNEROS

VIDEO19.

ORDINANCE finding and determining public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the public improvement project known as the Garden Oaks And Shepherd Park (East) Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to parcels of land required for the project with nine parcels situated in the S. Allen Survey Abstract 94, in Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and the use of eminent domain and further authorizing payment of the costs of such purchases and/or eminent domain proceedings and associated costs for Relocation Assistance, Appraisal Fees, Title Policies/Services, Recording Fees, Court Costs, and Expert Witness Fees in connection with the acquisition of fee simple or easement interests to the nine parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT C - KAMIN

VIDEO20.

ORDINANCE appropriating $210,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional General Environmental, Asbestos and Lead related Consulting Services Agreement between City of Houston and TLC ENGINEERING, INC for environmental issues encountered on City property or within the City right-of-way; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund

VIDEO21.

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,310,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and JONES & CARTER, INC for a 48-Inch Water Line from SH 288 to Cullen Boulevard along East Orem Drive; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

VIDEO22.

ORDINANCE appropriating $2,822,412.10 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC for 48 Inch Water Line from Forbes Road to Martindale Road along Almeda Genoa Road; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

VIDEO23.

ORDINANCE appropriating $3,326,300.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and EJES INCORPORATED for Groundwater Reduction Plan Conversion Waterlines Northeast Area Group B; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT B - JACKSON

VIDEO24.

ORDINANCE appropriating $1,467,787.65 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC for a 24-Inch Water Line from Doolittle Boulevard to Sunbeam Street along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ

VIDEO25.

ORDINANCE appropriating of $5,261,844.80 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Ad Valorem Tax, awarding a contract to TRAFFIC SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION INC for Traffic Signal Work Order FY-21; 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 Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Ad Valorem Tax

VIDEO26.

ORDINANCE appropriating $3,450,000.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund - Drainage Charge, awarding contract to D.L. GLOVER INC for FY2022 Local Drainage Program (LDP) Contract #1; 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, contingency, and CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge

VIDEO27.

ORDINANCE 2021-736, passed second reading September 1, 2021

ORDINANCE granting to SPRINT WASTE OF TEXAS LP, a Texas Domestic Limited Partnership, 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING

VIDEO28.

ORDINANCE 2021-737, passed second reading September 1, 2021

ORDINANCE granting to ZTERS SITE 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 - THIRD AND FINAL READING

END OF CONSENT AGENDA
VIDEOCONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA

NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBER 29

VIDEOMISCELLANEOUS
VIDEO29.

SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the designation for the CHEWY, INC. REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS

HEARING DATE - 9:00 A. M. - WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

VIDEO
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Martin 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.