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AGENDA CITY OF HOUSTON . CITY COUNCIL November 29 & 30, 2022

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

Mary Nan Huffman
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 Director

Pat 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, November 29, 2022 - 1:30 PM Hybrid Public Session (Virtual and in Person) & In-person Council Session


PRESENTATIONS


2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


		INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Knox
		Due 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.
		The 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 may participate 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.
		Members of the public may provide public comment during the Tuesday public session at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 591 352 624#. Details for signing up to speak in-person or virtually are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html.


ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING

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


		SP11-29-2022


		RECESS


		RECONVENE


		WEDNESDAY - November 30, 2022 - 9:00 A. M.


	DESCRIPTIONS OR CAPTIONS OF AGENDA ITEMS WILL BE READ BY THE CITY SECRETARY PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT


		MAYOR'S REPORT


		CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 45


	MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERS 1 and 2


	1.	REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of ANNE SUNG to Position Twenty-five of THE HOUSTON WOMEN’S COMMISSION, for a term to expire January 2, 2027
VIDEO	2.	REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment of BETH BRANIFF HARP to Position Thirteen of the HOUSTON FOOD INSECURITY BOARD, for a term to expire January 2, 2025


	ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERS 3 and 4


	3.	RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $1,094,917.08 and acceptance of work on contract with DNB ENTERPRISES, INC for Underground Storage Tank (UST) Removal, Remediation, and Installation at the Southeast Patrol Station, for the Houston Police Department - 12.39% below the original contract amount - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
	4.	RECOMMENDATION from Director General Services Department for approval of final contract amount of $442,000.00 and acceptance of work on contract with TIMES CONSTRUCTION, INC for Sylvan Rodriguez Park Boardwalk - DISTRICT E - MARTIN


	PURCHASING & TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 16


	5.	DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY, LLC - $1,303,600.00, ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CO., INC - $230,628.33 and ROMCO SUPPLY CO. - $192,717.00 for purchase of Earth Moving Equipment through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with Sourcewell, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the Texas Local Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various City Departments - $1,726,945.44 - Enterprise and DDSRF-Ad Valorem Tax Funds
	6.	TEXAS AGENCY NETWORK GENERATION for purchase of Telecommunication Services through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services - $950,000.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund
	7.	PRECISION TASK GROUP, INC for purchase of Software Licenses and Maintenance for the Enterprise Service Management Portal through the Texas Department of Information Resources for Houston Information Technology Services and Various Departments - $813,135.36 - Enterprise and Central Service Revolving Funds
	8.	ENVISIONWARE, INC for purchase of System Products and Software Support Services for the Houston Public Library - 1 Year - $90,042.74 - General Fund
	9.	HYDROMAX USA LLC for spending authority for Emergency Water Valve Repairs for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $5,929,253.00 - Enterprise Fund
	10.	NERIE CONSTRUCTION, LLC for spending authority for Emergency Waterline Repair for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $4,814,277.00 - Enterprise Fund
	11.	REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for spending authority for Emergency Waterline Repair for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $3,563,071.00 - Enterprise Fund
	12.	V & S CONSTRUCTION CO for spending authority for Emergency Waterline Repair for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $2,793,108.00 - Enterprise Fund
	13.	MIDDLETON BROWN, LLC for spending authority for Emergency Waterline Inspection Services for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $3,041,596.00 - Enterprise Fund
	14.	OMEGA ENGINEERS, INC for spending authority for Emergency Waterline Inspection Services for Houston Public Works - 9 Months - $1,079,837.00 - Enterprise Fund
	15.	AIR PRODUCTS AND CHEMICALS, INC for approval of final payment for Emergency Repairs to the Cryogenic Oxygen Plant at the 69^thStreet Wastewater Treatment Plant for Houston Public Works - $1,284,148.96 - Enterprise Fund
	16.	HARTWELL ENVIRONMENTAL CORPORATION for approval of final payment for Emergency Repair Parts for Houston Public Works - $216,900.39 - Enterprise Fund


	ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 17 through 45


	17.	ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE I, and adding CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE V TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to permits for special events and outdoor music events on private property; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty therefor
	18.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and RZ ENTERPRISES USA dba ORACLE CITY HOMES LLC to provide a loan in Uptown TIRZ Series 2021 Affordable Homes Funds, to finance the infrastructure for a single-family development to be located in Acres Home Complete Community - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
	19.	ORDINANCE authorizing City of Houston to enter into two contracts with TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS (TDHCA) for an award of Homeless Housing Services Program (HHSP) Funds
	20.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to Contingent Workforce Services Agreement between City of Houston and HARRIS-JONES STAFFING AND RECRUITING, LLC (as approved by Ordinance No. 2022-855)
	21.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Settlement, Release and Indemnity Agreement between DEROLD BROUSSARD and City of Houston to settle a lawsuit - $135,000.00 - Property & Casualty Fund
	22.	ORDINANCE appropriating $248,220.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Construction Contract with GADBERRY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC for the Kendall Neighborhood Library and Community Center Restoration (Harvey) - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
	23.	ORDINANCE appropriating an additional $40,000.00 out of Miscellaneous Capital Projects/Acquisitions CP Series E Fund for the design of the Kendall Neighborhood Library under the Professional Architectural Services Contract with ROBERT ADAMS, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2019-0242 and 2020-798) - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
	24.	ORDINANCE appropriating an additional $1,267,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund for construction of the new Montrose Library under the Design-Build Contract with DAVID E. HARVEY BUILDERS, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-154); providing funding for Civic Art and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
	25.	ORDINANCE appropriating $750,000.00 from the following funds: $150,000.00 out of Police Consolidated Construction Fund; $150,000.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of Fire Consolidated Construction Fund; $100,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; $50,000.00 out of General Improvement Consolidated Construction Fund; $150,000.00 out of Solid Waste Consolidated Construction Fund; $50,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; for Professional Environmental Consulting Services Task Order Program for FY2023 for Various City Departments
	26.	ORDINANCE awarding contract to WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY for Wastewater Testing Services for the Houston Health Department; providing a maximum contract amount - Through May 31, 2024 - $2,317,562.00 - General and Grant Funds
	27.	ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-1097 to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and DENALI WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC for Onsite Water Treatment and Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Services for Houston Public Works; approving and authorizing first amendment to extend the term of the contract (Approved by Ordinance 2017-419) - $14,204,789.00 - Enterprise Fund
	28.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOV SERVICES, INC (Approved by Ordinance 2020-723) to Amend Exhibit F (Fees and Cost Schedule) to add services, add price language to the current contract for Mail Processing Services for Various City Departments
	29.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and CITY AND SEA GROUP LLC, dba CAS GROUP for Professional Consulting Services for Planning and Development Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 9 Months - $73,170.00 - P&DD Special Revenue Fund
	30.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first renewal of Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement between City of Houston and GULF COAST WORKFORCE BOARD for Certification of Child Care Expenditures to obtain additional federal funding for child care and related services - 1 Year
	31.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sixth Amended and Restated Hermann Park Golf Course Concession Agreement between City of Houston and BSL GOLF CORP to extend the contract term - 1 Year - Revenue - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
	32.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of an application for Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT) for the Reconnecting Communities: Gulfton and Beyond Study; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; and authorizing the Director of the Planning and Development to act as signatory on Grant application for an estimated project period of 12 months, if any - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
	33.	ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 2.6420 acres of land to CROSBY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
	34.	ORDINANCE authorizing the sale of 14,184 square feet of City fee owned land, located in the Reels and Trobough Survey, Abstract 59, Harris County, Texas; selling the property to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION as a part of a Widening Project for Business US Highway 90U, from Interstate Highway 610 to east of Mesa Road, in consideration of its payment to the City in the amount of $214,715.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
	35.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston (“City”) and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for Design and Construction of three stormwater detention basins on City property situated along Brays Bayou and specifically located at 3200 North MacGregor Way, Houston, Texas 77004, 11810 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, Texas 77035 and 9100 Fondren Road, Houston, Texas 77074 - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM
	36.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT for Floodproofing Measures at the Keegans Bayou and Ruffino Hills Detention Improvements through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program by the City of Houston Public Works Department; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Public Works Department to act as the City's representative in the application process; and to extend the budget periods - DISTRICT J - POLLARD
	37.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT for Floodproofing Measures at the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program by the City of Houston Public Works Department; declaring the City's eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Public Works Department to act as the City's representative in the application process; and to extend the budget periods - DISTRICT G - HUFFMAN
	38.	ORDINANCE appropriating $280,074.28 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Facilities Extension Agreement between City of Houston and CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELECTRIC, LLC for DR15 Spellman Detention Basin; providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICT K - CASTEX-TATUM
	39.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Maintenance and Encroachment Agreement between City of Houston and UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON for University of Houston Road Improvement Project at Cullen Boulevard and North MacGregor Way to Interstate Highway 45 Frontage Road - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
	40.	ORDINANCE appropriating an additional $28,559.21 from Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Drainage Charge for the existing agreement between City of Houston and UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY for Kress Street Paving and Drainage Improvements from Larimer Street to Clinton Drive - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
	41.	ORDINANCE appropriating $3,150,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GUPTA & ASSOCIATES, INC for Work Order Engineering Services for various Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0261); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
	42.	ORDINANCE appropriating $3,150,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing first amendment to Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for WWO Engineering Support Services (Approved by Ordinance No. 2021-0058); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund
	43.	ORDINANCE appropriating $3,281,555.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to CFG INDUSTRIES, LLC for Rehabilitation of Water Storage Tanks- Package 13; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
	44.	ORDINANCE appropriating $4,863,765.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES INC for FWSD #23 Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services - DISTRICT B - JACKSON
	45.	ORDINANCE appropriating $18,532,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to REYTEC CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES, INC for Alief Village and Belle Park #2 Lift Station Diversions; setting a deadline for the bidder’s execution of 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, testing services, and construction management - DISTRICT F - THOMAS


	END OF CONSENT AGENDA


		CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA


	NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERS 46 through 52


		NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS


	46.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE relating to the designation of the PROLOGIS-WAYFAIR REINVESTMENT ZONE for Tax Abatement Purposes - DISTRICT B - JACKSON HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. – DECEMBER 14, 2022
	47.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE for the eighth amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE (Market Square Zone) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; H – CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022
	48.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the annexation of approximately 116 acres of land to REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER EIGHTEEN (Fifth Ward Zone) - DISTRICT B - JACKSON HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022
	49.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the fifth amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY (Southwest Houston) - DISTRICTS F - THOMAS; J - POLLARD and K - CASTEX-TATUM HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022
	50.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the fourth amendment to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-ONE (Hardy/Near Northside) - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022
	51.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the annexation of 17.7 acres of land to REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-THREE (Harrisburg Zone) and to clarify the boundaries - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022
	52.	SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE regarding the Preliminary Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the creation of REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT (Medical Center Area) - DISTRICTS D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and K - CASTEX-TATUM HEARING DATE - WEDNESDAY - 9:00 A.M. - DECEMBER 14, 2022


	MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 53 through 55


	53.	ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Contract between the City of Houston and MOTIVA ENTERPRISES, LLC for the purchase of low emission diesel fuel through an Interlocal Agreement with the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) for the Fleet Management Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years - $41,861,790.47 - Fleet Management Fund TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER POLLARD This was Item 20 on Agenda of November 16, 2022
	54.	ORDINANCE appropriating $396,471.60 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, and TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY for Transportation Improvements near Texas Southern University - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS EVANS-SHABAZZ and POLLARD This was Item 28 on Agenda of November 16, 2022
	55.	ORDINANCE appropriating $13,527,312.60 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge and $5,426,481.52 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to JFT CONSTRUCTION, INC for Richmond Plaza (South) Drainage and Paving Improvements; 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 CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund-Drainage Charge and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, contingency, and testing services - DISTRICT J - POLLARD DELAYED BY MOTION #2022-578, 11/16/2022 This was Item 33 on Agenda of November 16, 2022


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