Presentations
Reading of the Consent Agenda
Reconvene & Miscellaneous Items
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2015 - 9:00 A. M.
MAYOR'S REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 3 THROUGH 11
HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation of a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC (UPS) - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
2. 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding the termination of a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for BRECKENRIDGE GROUP HOUSTON TEXAS, LP. - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
13. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Police to extend unpaid Leave of Absence for Senior Police Telecommunicator, LAURA HERRERA
PROPERTY - NUMBER 17
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS ITEMS 18 THROUGH 25
RESOLUTIONS NUMBERS 26 THROUGH 34
ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35 THROUGH 75
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda
12. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC, for terms to expire January 1, 2019: Position Two - JOE DILG, appointment Position Three - PRECIOUS OWUDUNNI, reappointment Position Ten - HERMAN LUIS STUDE, reappointment Position Thirteen - CULLEN GEISELMAN, appointment Position Nineteen - CARTER STERN, appointment
14. RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning and Development Department to modify and establish existing user fees
15. ORDINANCE approving the creation of the Planning and Development Special Revenue Fund (“The Fund”) with zero beginning fund balance to receive revenues from development-related fees for the Planning and Development Department (The “Department”); establishing the sources and uses of the funds therein for the operation, maintenance and support of the Department’s Development related programs and functions; appropriating any and all funds received into the fund for the purposes set out herein and authorized expenditures consistent with the purpose thereof; approving the budget for the fund attached as Attachment A This item should only be considered after approval of Item 14 above
ACCEPT WORK NUMBER 16
33. RESOLUTION supporting the creation of quality jobs and the provision of healthy food alternatives to serve the Third Ward and surrounding communities, including people living in food deserts, through development of a full service grocery store on publicly owned land near SH 288 and MacGregor - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
35. ORDINANCE supplementing the City of Houston, Texas Master Ordinance No. 2004-299; providing for the issuance of the City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, providing for the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms thereof and other matters relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; authorizing a Co-Bond Counsel Agreement, authorizing execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and declaring an emergency
37. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-1108 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF CONSTRUCTION CODE VOLUMES AND THE FIRE CODE FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND OTHER PERILS; DELAYING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION CODE AND THE CITY OF HOUSTON FIRE CODE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING SUBJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a fourth amendment to grant agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON HEIGHTS TOWERS, INC. for the rehabilitation of a 223 unit affordable housing community for seniors and the disabled, located in the vicinity of 330 West 19th Street, Houston, Texas, to provide for an increase in the amount of the senior loan and increases in the scope of work and in the final budget - DISTRICT C - COHEN
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Houston Texas and ROGERS, MORRIS & GROVER, L.L.P. for Professional Services associated in litigation styled John Paul Castorena v. Zamora and the City of Houston, in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas; C.A. 4:14-CV-00495
49. ORDINANCE dedicating certain property generally known as Buffalo Bayou Park (The "Park") as a public park pursuant to that certain construction, operating and management agreement among BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and the City of Houston, subject to all prior usages for other public purposes, all previous dedications for use for other public purposes and all granted easements; accepting title to certain improvements within the park pursuant to the dedication
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Economic Development Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, and WOIH PARTNERS LLC for the Development and Construction of an Indoor/Outdoor Music Venue and certain Public Works and Improvements related thereto DISTRICT H - GONZALEZ
56. ORDINANCE designating the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC and BT-OH, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Article IV of Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
57. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, and UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC and BT-OH, LLC for property located within the United Parcel Service, Inc. and BT-OH, LLC Reinvestment Zone - DISTRICT A - STARDIG This item should only be considered after passage of Item 56 above
67. ORDINANCE appropriating $49,000.00 out of the FY 2016 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the SAP Affordable Care Act Enhancement Project for Houston Information Technology Services
70. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,182,700.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to BLASTCO TEXAS, INC for Rehabilitation and new Water Storage Tanks at various locations - Package 6; 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 engineering testing, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS E - MARTIN; F - NGUYEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
72. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for professional services between the City of Houston and BANCROFT, PLLC for legal services relating to an appeal entitled City of Houston v. Christopher Zamora in the United States Supreme Court
76. RECOMMENDATION from Purchasing Agent to adopt award to CAP FITTERS UPFITTERS for Emergency and Safety Vehicle Equipment Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options $14,500,000.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Fleet Management Funds - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH This was Item 11 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
77. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the BARC Foundation; approving the amended bylaws of the BARC Foundation TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER This was Item 19 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
78. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Civil Service and other employment related provisions TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER This was Item 20 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
79. MOTION by Council Member Bradford/Seconded by Council Member Laster that Item 80, proposed ordinance amending Section 16-3 of the Code of Ordinances relating to term limits for Municipal Court Judges be amended as follows: Section 2 Letter 3, the last sentence be modified to read as follows: “if an office becomes vacant during a term, then a qualified person shall be appointed and confirmed to the completion of the unexpired term. TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH
80. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to term limits for Municipal Court Judges TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER; KUBOSH and NGUYEN This was Item 21 on Agenda of December 9, 2015 This item should only be considered after passage of Item 79 above
81. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to nationally competitively bid events TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
82. 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 Post Oak Boulevard Project; authorizing the acquisition, by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain proceedings, of the fee simple title or street easements in and to thirteen parcels of land required for the project and situated in the William White 1/3 League Survey, Abstract No. 836, Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the east and west lines of Post Oak Boulevard in Houston, Harris 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 the City of Houston, Texas, Uptown Development Authority, and Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVIS and KUBOSH This was Item 35 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
83. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Development, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Concession Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY, INC for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for the development, operation and maintenance of Memorial Park DISTRICT C - COHEN - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS GALLEGOS AND KUBOSH This was Item 38 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
84. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Master License Agreement for the use of the City’s right-of-way for the installation of small cell antennas or Outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems for Wireless Networks; approving and authorizing such Master License Agreement between the City of Houston and GTE MOBILNET OF SOUTH TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS; authorizing the Mayor to execute all such subsequent Master License Agreements with other companies who consent to the same TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER and GREEN This was Item 39 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
85. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Master License Agreement for the use of the City’s right-of-way for the installation of small cell antennas or Outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems for Wireless Networks between the City of Houston and CROWN CASTLE NG CENTRAL LLC TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREEN This was Item 40 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
Dec 15, 2015 City Council
Presentations
Reading of the Consent Agenda
Reconvene & Miscellaneous Items
RECONVENE
WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 16, 2015 - 9:00 A. M.
MAYOR'S REPORT
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 3 THROUGH 11
HEARINGS
1. 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding the designation of a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC (UPS) - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
2. 9:00 A.M. - PUBLIC HEARING regarding the termination of a Tax Abatement Reinvestment Zone for BRECKENRIDGE GROUP HOUSTON TEXAS, LP. - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
13. RECOMMENDATION from Chief of Police to extend unpaid Leave of Absence for Senior Police Telecommunicator, LAURA HERRERA
PROPERTY - NUMBER 17
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS ITEMS 18 THROUGH 25
RESOLUTIONS NUMBERS 26 THROUGH 34
ORDINANCES NUMBERS 35 THROUGH 75
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda
12. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON PARKS BOARD LGC, INC, for terms to expire January 1, 2019: Position Two - JOE DILG, appointment Position Three - PRECIOUS OWUDUNNI, reappointment Position Ten - HERMAN LUIS STUDE, reappointment Position Thirteen - CULLEN GEISELMAN, appointment Position Nineteen - CARTER STERN, appointment
14. RECOMMENDATION from Director Planning and Development Department to modify and establish existing user fees
15. ORDINANCE approving the creation of the Planning and Development Special Revenue Fund (“The Fund”) with zero beginning fund balance to receive revenues from development-related fees for the Planning and Development Department (The “Department”); establishing the sources and uses of the funds therein for the operation, maintenance and support of the Department’s Development related programs and functions; appropriating any and all funds received into the fund for the purposes set out herein and authorized expenditures consistent with the purpose thereof; approving the budget for the fund attached as Attachment A This item should only be considered after approval of Item 14 above
ACCEPT WORK NUMBER 16
33. RESOLUTION supporting the creation of quality jobs and the provision of healthy food alternatives to serve the Third Ward and surrounding communities, including people living in food deserts, through development of a full service grocery store on publicly owned land near SH 288 and MacGregor - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
35. ORDINANCE supplementing the City of Houston, Texas Master Ordinance No. 2004-299; providing for the issuance of the City of Houston, Texas, Combined Utility System First Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2016A, providing for the amounts, interest rates, prices, and terms thereof and other matters relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; authorizing a Co-Bond Counsel Agreement, authorizing execution and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and declaring an emergency
37. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2015-1108 RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF CONSTRUCTION CODE VOLUMES AND THE FIRE CODE FOR THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF LIVES AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND OTHER PERILS; DELAYING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF HOUSTON CONSTRUCTION CODE AND THE CITY OF HOUSTON FIRE CODE AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE FOREGOING SUBJECTS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a fourth amendment to grant agreement between the City of Houston and HOUSTON HEIGHTS TOWERS, INC. for the rehabilitation of a 223 unit affordable housing community for seniors and the disabled, located in the vicinity of 330 West 19th Street, Houston, Texas, to provide for an increase in the amount of the senior loan and increases in the scope of work and in the final budget - DISTRICT C - COHEN
43. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Houston Texas and ROGERS, MORRIS & GROVER, L.L.P. for Professional Services associated in litigation styled John Paul Castorena v. Zamora and the City of Houston, in the United States District Court Southern District of Texas; C.A. 4:14-CV-00495
49. ORDINANCE dedicating certain property generally known as Buffalo Bayou Park (The "Park") as a public park pursuant to that certain construction, operating and management agreement among BUFFALO BAYOU PARTNERSHIP, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT, REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and the City of Houston, subject to all prior usages for other public purposes, all previous dedications for use for other public purposes and all granted easements; accepting title to certain improvements within the park pursuant to the dedication
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Economic Development Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, and WOIH PARTNERS LLC for the Development and Construction of an Indoor/Outdoor Music Venue and certain Public Works and Improvements related thereto DISTRICT H - GONZALEZ
56. ORDINANCE designating the UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC and BT-OH, LLC REINVESTMENT ZONE for tax abatement purposes pursuant to Article IV of Chapter 44 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT A - STARDIG
57. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, and UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC and BT-OH, LLC for property located within the United Parcel Service, Inc. and BT-OH, LLC Reinvestment Zone - DISTRICT A - STARDIG This item should only be considered after passage of Item 56 above
67. ORDINANCE appropriating $49,000.00 out of the FY 2016 Equipment Acquisition Consolidated Fund for the SAP Affordable Care Act Enhancement Project for Houston Information Technology Services
70. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,182,700.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund; awarding contract to BLASTCO TEXAS, INC for Rehabilitation and new Water Storage Tanks at various locations - Package 6; 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 engineering testing, CIP Cost Recovery and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICTS E - MARTIN; F - NGUYEN; G - PENNINGTON and J - LASTER
72. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for professional services between the City of Houston and BANCROFT, PLLC for legal services relating to an appeal entitled City of Houston v. Christopher Zamora in the United States Supreme Court
76. RECOMMENDATION from Purchasing Agent to adopt award to CAP FITTERS UPFITTERS for Emergency and Safety Vehicle Equipment Parts and Repair Services for the Fleet Management Department - 3 Years with two one-year options $14,500,000.00 - Equipment Acquisition Consolidated and Fleet Management Funds - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH This was Item 11 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
77. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the BARC Foundation; approving the amended bylaws of the BARC Foundation TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER This was Item 19 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
78. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to Civil Service and other employment related provisions TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LASTER This was Item 20 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
79. MOTION by Council Member Bradford/Seconded by Council Member Laster that Item 80, proposed ordinance amending Section 16-3 of the Code of Ordinances relating to term limits for Municipal Court Judges be amended as follows: Section 2 Letter 3, the last sentence be modified to read as follows: “if an office becomes vacant during a term, then a qualified person shall be appointed and confirmed to the completion of the unexpired term. TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER KUBOSH
80. ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 16-3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to term limits for Municipal Court Judges TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER; KUBOSH and NGUYEN This was Item 21 on Agenda of December 9, 2015 This item should only be considered after passage of Item 79 above
81. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to nationally competitively bid events TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER NGUYEN This was Item 22 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
82. 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 Post Oak Boulevard Project; authorizing the acquisition, by gift, dedication, purchase, or eminent domain proceedings, of the fee simple title or street easements in and to thirteen parcels of land required for the project and situated in the William White 1/3 League Survey, Abstract No. 836, Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along the east and west lines of Post Oak Boulevard in Houston, Harris 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 the City of Houston, Texas, Uptown Development Authority, and Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT G - PENNINGTON TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS DAVIS and KUBOSH This was Item 35 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
83. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Development, Construction, Operations, Maintenance and Concession Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, UPTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, and MEMORIAL PARK CONSERVANCY, INC for the Houston Parks and Recreation Department for the development, operation and maintenance of Memorial Park DISTRICT C - COHEN - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS GALLEGOS AND KUBOSH This was Item 38 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
84. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Master License Agreement for the use of the City’s right-of-way for the installation of small cell antennas or Outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems for Wireless Networks; approving and authorizing such Master License Agreement between the City of Houston and GTE MOBILNET OF SOUTH TEXAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS; authorizing the Mayor to execute all such subsequent Master License Agreements with other companies who consent to the same TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER and GREEN This was Item 39 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
85. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Master License Agreement for the use of the City’s right-of-way for the installation of small cell antennas or Outdoor Distributed Antenna Systems for Wireless Networks between the City of Houston and CROWN CASTLE NG CENTRAL LLC TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GREEN This was Item 40 on Agenda of December 9, 2015
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