PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Gallegos
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE ordering and giving notice of a Special Election to be held on May 5, 2018, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the Office of Council Member, District K, on the Houston City Council
*This item was joined in progress*
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 67
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Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 (fka UPPER KIRBY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT): Position One - ROBERT AXELSON, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2019 Position Two - PATRICIA ANN CHESNICK, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2019 Position Three - LIAS J. “JEFF” STEEN, appointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021 Position Four - ALBERT P. KELLER II, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021 Position Five - ROBERT H. SCHULTZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL HEIGHTS ZONE): Position One - ROBERT M. STEIN, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018 Position Two - ANN LENTS, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/31/2018 Position Three - BRYAN M. BROWN, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018 Position Four - JANICE HALE HARRIS, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position Five - ALEJANDRO COLOM, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, (UPPER KIRBY REINVESTMENT ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Position One - STANLEY CHARLES JONES, JR., for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Two - SYDNEY S. (BUDDY) BAILEY, for a term to expire 7/20/18, and to serve as Chair beginning 1/1/18 and ending 7/20/18 Position Three - MORRIS C. CHEN, for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Four - EMIL PEÑA, for a term to expire 7/20/18 Position Five - RUSSELL H. JACKSON, for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Seven - MIKI MILOVANOVIC, for a term to expire 7/20/19
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $2,283,970.53 and acceptance of work on contract with THE GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for Terminal C Light Pole Replacement at IAH - 20.85% over the original construction contract amount - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $15,373,668.32 and acceptance of work on contract with WEBBER, LLC for Homestead Road Grade Separation at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks - 1.93% under the original contract amount DISTRICT B - DAVIS
8. UNIVERSITY of TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH for Professional Partnership Development, Recruitment and Training Services for the Houston Health Department - $78,483.48 - Grant Fund
9. ORDINANCE appropriating $327,779.60 out of Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund and authorizing the expenditure of the appropriating funds for the purpose of issuing payments to various contractors for expenses associated with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief for the City of Houston; declaring the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other eligible sources for such expenditures
10. AAR INCORPORATED for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey to Repair Flood Damage in several Fire Stations for the General Services Department - $101,359.82 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
11. POLYGON US CORPORATION for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities because of Hurricane Harvey for Documentation Restoration for the General Services Department - $62,514.05 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
12. A&B ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC dba A&B LABS for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Bacteria and Mold Remediation Services for the General Services Department - $43,567.50 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
13. ARUP TEXAS, INC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey to provide Professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Oversight, Documentation and Reporting for the General Services Department $53,988.23 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
14. WALTER P. MOORE & ASSOCIATES for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Structural Engineering Services for the General Services Department - $70,000.00 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
15. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities because of Hurricane Harvey for Supplies and Materials for the General Services Department - $23,696.37 - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund
16. MEI RIGGING and CRATING, LLC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Warehouse Space, Equipment and Personnel Services for the Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Department - $108,150.00 - General Fund
17. VIROMENT USA, LLC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities due to Hurricane Harvey for Equipment Needed for Wastewater Treatment Services for Houston Public Works - $50,000.00 - Disaster Recovery Fund-CUS
18. RESOLUTION designating the SOCIEDAD MUTUALISTA OBRERA MEXICANA BUILDING located at 5804 Canal Street and within the City of Houston, Texas, as a protected landmark - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
19. RESOLUTION declaring the City of Houston Chief Recovery Officer and the Chief Recovery Officer’s Chief of Staff to be “covered persons” within the meaning of Article X, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas
20. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X, CHAPTER 2 of the CODE of ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the City’s provision of Legal Representation to and Indemnification of City Officers and Employees
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and PULTE HOMES of TEXAS, L.P., Purchaser, for the sale of approximately 12.83 acres of land located in the 12800 block of Fuqua Street at the southwest quadrant of Fuqua Street and Freehill Street, in the G.P. Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 1062, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel No. SY14-137), for $978,031.00 - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
22. 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 2018A, 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
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and COALITION for the HOMELESS of HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to extend the term of the contract and provide up to an additional $60,000.00 in Housing Opportunity for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funds for the continuing operation and maintenance of a Homeless Management Information System for the HOPWA Program
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON, to extend the term of the contract and provide up to $360,000.00 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Child Care Program
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON to extend the term of the contract and provide up to an additional $1,815,245.00 ($1,315,245.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant Funds and $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds) for the continuing administration and operation of the City’s Homeless Services Program
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $360,000 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Juvenile Delinquency Program
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $897,149.75 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) funds for the continuing Administration and Operation of a SRO Community Residence and a Transitional Housing Facility, along with the provision of supportive services
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $150,000.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing provision of Legal Supportive Services
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and THE SALVATION ARMY to extend the term of the contract and add up to $140,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Day Shelter Program for young adults served by The Salvation Army’s Young Adult Resource Center
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and THE VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $150,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Vocational/Educational Training Program serving a special needs population
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing grant application to the U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY for the City of Houston Community Scale Air Toxic Project by the Houston Health Department and acceptance of the grant award; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston, and THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE for work to be performed under the U.S. department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime for the Project Vision 21: Law Enforcement and the Communities they Serve: Supporting Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Program
35. ORDINANCE approving the allocation of $13,649,922.26 from various funds to the Property and Casualty Fund; approving the increase in the revenue of the Property and Casualty Fund for expenditures related to the City of Houston’s purchase of General Property Insurance Policies for the policy term from April 1, 2018, to April 1, 2019
36. ORDINANCE accepting the individual proposals from ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY; ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY; HOUSTON CASUALTY COMPANY; INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY; IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY; NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.; PELEUS INSURANCE COMPANY; RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY; STARR SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY; TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY; UNDERWRITERS at LLOYDS; WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY; and WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION, which are participating in the Layered Property Insurance Program, and approving and authorizing the purchase of a General City Property Insurance Policy - $13,649,922.26 - Property and Casualty Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 35 above
37. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from UNDERWRITERS at LLOYDS, approving and authorizing the purchase of Terrorism Insurance for the proposed City-Wide Insurance Policy for all scheduled City of Houston locations - $503,669.00 - Property and Casualty Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 35 above
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for Professional Services for Employee Assistance Program between the City and COMPSYCH CORPORATION for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options - $1,600,845.00 - Health Benefits Fund
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,015,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, Seller, and the City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser for 6.5 acres (283,141 square feet) of land located at 4410 Reed Road, Houston, Texas, for the Houston Health Department - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing conveyance of approximately 1.47 acres of land located on Wilmington Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel No. BY18-038), from Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. to the City of Houston; appropriating $136,500.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and appropriating $15,800.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund to acquire said parcel - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
42. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2013-0392 (passed by Council on April 30, 2013) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between the City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for Hosted License and Permit System for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $132,000.00 - General Fund
44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between the City of Houston and KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION of HOUSTON L.L.C. for Fire and Security System Maintenance, Inspections, Testing and Monitoring Services for various City Departments
46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for Professional Services for the administration of Hire Houston Youth (HHY) Summer Jobs Program between the City and EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING CENTERS, INC for the Mayor’s Office of Education; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options - $1,236,941.00 - General Fund
47. ORDINANCE appropriating $273,798.00 out of Metro Projects Construction Fund and $117,342.00 out of Street Traffic Control & Storm Drain DDSRF Fund; approving and authorizing sole source contract between the City of Houston and INDIGO BEAM, LLC for Hardware and Software Upgrades and Maintenance and Support Services to modify the Street Surface Assessment Vehicle for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options
50. ORDINANCE awarding contract to FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC for Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fire Hose Inspection, Maintenance and Hydrostatic Testing Services for the Various Departments providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options $981,159.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
52. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY of HARRIS COUNTY (METRO) and THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for a Regional Transportation Management Consortium
53. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Financing Agreement between the City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
54. ORDINANCE appropriating $337,300.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC for the Almeda Sims Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
57. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,331,500.00 out of Metro Construction - Other, awarding contract to J. SIMMONS GROUP, INC for Safe Sidewalk Program work authorization project; 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 Metro Construction - Other
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Listing Agreement between the City of Houston and CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD of TEXAS, INC, for the marketing and sale of certain real property consisting of approximately 4.54 acres of land located at 3540 W. Dallas, Houston, Harris County, Texas, and identified as Parcel SY18-042 - DISTRICT C - COHEN
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68. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,273,813.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing Compromise and Settlement Agreement between the City of Houston and SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION to settle disputes on contract for construction of New Parking Garage at William P. Hobby Airport (Project No. 597A) - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS
69. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $51,042,712.08 and acceptance of work on contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION for New Parking Garage at William P. Hobby Airport (Project No. 597A) - 12.3% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 68 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS These were Items 8 and 9 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
70. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $22,262,562.96 and acceptance of work on contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC for Shepherd Drive Drainage and Paving Improvements - 4.85% over the original contract amount and under 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS C - COHEN and G - TRAVIS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LE This was Item 10 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
71. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 72 below as follows: Secs. 28-471—28-480. Reserved. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. Secs. 28-472-28-480 Reserved TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
72. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to regulation of Boarding Homes and making conforming amendments to other provisions of the Code This item should only be considered after passage of Item 71 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 13 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
73. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 74 below as follows Sec. 28-618. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
74. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by adding a new article relating to regulation of Lodging Facilities This item should only be considered after passage of Item 73 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 14 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
75. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 76 below as follows: Sec. 28-165.—28-170. Reserved. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. Secs. 28-166-28-170 Reserved TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
76. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to regulation of Correctional Facilities and Alternate Housing Facilities This item should only be considered after passage of Item 75 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 15 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
77. 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 Bayou Greenway 2020 Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple titles in or permanent easements to twenty-four parcels of land required for the project and situated in the W. Yates Survey, A-1433, H.T. & B. Rr. Co. Survey, Sec. 7, A-398, W. J. Neal Survey, A-607, David Hanson Survey, A-381, Reynolds Reynolds Survey, A-662, William Hardin Survey, A-24, Henry Woodruff Survey, A-844, Eugene Pillot Survey, A-631, Rebecca Brown Survey, A-148, Callahan & Vince Survey, A-9, T. Toby Survey, A-812, J. Onery Survey, A-613 & A-614, A. Holland Survey, A-347 and J. Thompson Survey, A-764, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Brays Bayou, Airport Boulevard and Sims Bayou in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase or 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 - DISTRICTS D - BOYKINS; F - LE; I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOYKINS This was Item 18 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
78. ORDINANCE appropriating $544,731.50 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund as an additional appropriation to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for the Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Plan for replacement of the Forest Hill Boulevard Bridge (Approved by Ordinance No. 2003-1282); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GALLEGOS This was Item 29 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
79. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the restated agreement for Recycling Services between the City of Houston and WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-216) to extend the term of the agreement for the Solid Waste Management Department - DELAYED BY MOTION #2018-118, 3/7/118This was Item 38 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
Non Consent - Matters to be Presented by Council Members
NON CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Christie first
Mar 20, 2018 City Council
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Gallegos
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
ORDINANCES
1. ORDINANCE ordering and giving notice of a Special Election to be held on May 5, 2018, for the purpose of filling a vacancy in the Office of Council Member, District K, on the Houston City Council
*This item was joined in progress*
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 67
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
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Consideration of Matters Removed from Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
2. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HARRIS COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 3 (fka UPPER KIRBY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT): Position One - ROBERT AXELSON, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2019 Position Two - PATRICIA ANN CHESNICK, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2019 Position Three - LIAS J. “JEFF” STEEN, appointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021 Position Four - ALBERT P. KELLER II, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021 Position Five - ROBERT H. SCHULTZ, reappointment, for a term to expire 6/1/2021
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER FIVE, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS (MEMORIAL HEIGHTS ZONE): Position One - ROBERT M. STEIN, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018 Position Two - ANN LENTS, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019, and to serve as Chair for a term ending 12/31/2018 Position Three - BRYAN M. BROWN, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018 Position Four - JANICE HALE HARRIS, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position Five - ALEJANDRO COLOM, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2018
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER NINETEEN, CITY OF HOUSTON, TEXAS, (UPPER KIRBY REINVESTMENT ZONE) BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Position One - STANLEY CHARLES JONES, JR., for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Two - SYDNEY S. (BUDDY) BAILEY, for a term to expire 7/20/18, and to serve as Chair beginning 1/1/18 and ending 7/20/18 Position Three - MORRIS C. CHEN, for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Four - EMIL PEÑA, for a term to expire 7/20/18 Position Five - RUSSELL H. JACKSON, for a term to expire 7/20/19 Position Seven - MIKI MILOVANOVIC, for a term to expire 7/20/19
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $2,283,970.53 and acceptance of work on contract with THE GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for Terminal C Light Pole Replacement at IAH - 20.85% over the original construction contract amount - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $15,373,668.32 and acceptance of work on contract with WEBBER, LLC for Homestead Road Grade Separation at Union Pacific Railroad Tracks - 1.93% under the original contract amount DISTRICT B - DAVIS
8. UNIVERSITY of TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH for Professional Partnership Development, Recruitment and Training Services for the Houston Health Department - $78,483.48 - Grant Fund
9. ORDINANCE appropriating $327,779.60 out of Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund and authorizing the expenditure of the appropriating funds for the purpose of issuing payments to various contractors for expenses associated with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief for the City of Houston; declaring the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other eligible sources for such expenditures
10. AAR INCORPORATED for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey to Repair Flood Damage in several Fire Stations for the General Services Department - $101,359.82 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
11. POLYGON US CORPORATION for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities because of Hurricane Harvey for Documentation Restoration for the General Services Department - $62,514.05 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
12. A&B ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC dba A&B LABS for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Bacteria and Mold Remediation Services for the General Services Department - $43,567.50 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
13. ARUP TEXAS, INC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey to provide Professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Oversight, Documentation and Reporting for the General Services Department $53,988.23 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
14. WALTER P. MOORE & ASSOCIATES for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Structural Engineering Services for the General Services Department - $70,000.00 - Miscellaneous Acquisition Capital Projects Series E Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 9 above
15. MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities because of Hurricane Harvey for Supplies and Materials for the General Services Department - $23,696.37 - Maintenance Renewal and Replacement Fund
16. MEI RIGGING and CRATING, LLC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities as a result of Hurricane Harvey for Warehouse Space, Equipment and Personnel Services for the Administrative and Regulatory Affairs Department - $108,150.00 - General Fund
17. VIROMENT USA, LLC for approval of payment to address Emergency Disaster Recovery Activities due to Hurricane Harvey for Equipment Needed for Wastewater Treatment Services for Houston Public Works - $50,000.00 - Disaster Recovery Fund-CUS
18. RESOLUTION designating the SOCIEDAD MUTUALISTA OBRERA MEXICANA BUILDING located at 5804 Canal Street and within the City of Houston, Texas, as a protected landmark - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
19. RESOLUTION declaring the City of Houston Chief Recovery Officer and the Chief Recovery Officer’s Chief of Staff to be “covered persons” within the meaning of Article X, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas
20. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE X, CHAPTER 2 of the CODE of ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to the City’s provision of Legal Representation to and Indemnification of City Officers and Employees
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Houston, Texas, Seller, and PULTE HOMES of TEXAS, L.P., Purchaser, for the sale of approximately 12.83 acres of land located in the 12800 block of Fuqua Street at the southwest quadrant of Fuqua Street and Freehill Street, in the G.P. Burnett Survey, Abstract No. 1062, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel No. SY14-137), for $978,031.00 - DISTRICT E - MARTIN
22. 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 2018A, 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
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City of Houston and COALITION for the HOMELESS of HOUSTON/HARRIS COUNTY to extend the term of the contract and provide up to an additional $60,000.00 in Housing Opportunity for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Funds for the continuing operation and maintenance of a Homeless Management Information System for the HOPWA Program
24. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON, to extend the term of the contract and provide up to $360,000.00 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Child Care Program
25. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON to extend the term of the contract and provide up to an additional $1,815,245.00 ($1,315,245.00 in Emergency Solutions Grant Funds and $500,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds) for the continuing administration and operation of the City’s Homeless Services Program
26. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a third amendment to contract between the City of Houston and CHILD CARE COUNCIL of GREATER HOUSTON, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $360,000 in additional Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Juvenile Delinquency Program
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and A CARING SAFE PLACE, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $897,149.75 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) funds for the continuing Administration and Operation of a SRO Community Residence and a Transitional Housing Facility, along with the provision of supportive services
28. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and HOUSTON VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROGRAM, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $150,000.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing provision of Legal Supportive Services
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and THE SALVATION ARMY to extend the term of the contract and add up to $140,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Day Shelter Program for young adults served by The Salvation Army’s Young Adult Resource Center
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and THE VILLAGE LEARNING CENTER, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $150,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Vocational/Educational Training Program serving a special needs population
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing grant application to the U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY for the City of Houston Community Scale Air Toxic Project by the Houston Health Department and acceptance of the grant award; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, with the authority to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, as awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant
34. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston, and THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE for work to be performed under the U.S. department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime for the Project Vision 21: Law Enforcement and the Communities they Serve: Supporting Collective Healing in the Wake of Harm; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grant; authorizing the Chief of the Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Program
35. ORDINANCE approving the allocation of $13,649,922.26 from various funds to the Property and Casualty Fund; approving the increase in the revenue of the Property and Casualty Fund for expenditures related to the City of Houston’s purchase of General Property Insurance Policies for the policy term from April 1, 2018, to April 1, 2019
36. ORDINANCE accepting the individual proposals from ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY; ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; EVANSTON INSURANCE COMPANY; HOUSTON CASUALTY COMPANY; INDEPENDENT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; INTERSTATE FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY; IRONSHORE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY; LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY; NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.; PELEUS INSURANCE COMPANY; RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY; STARR SURPLUS LINES INSURANCE COMPANY; TOKIO MARINE AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY; UNDERWRITERS at LLOYDS; WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY; and WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION, which are participating in the Layered Property Insurance Program, and approving and authorizing the purchase of a General City Property Insurance Policy - $13,649,922.26 - Property and Casualty Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 35 above
37. ORDINANCE accepting the proposal from UNDERWRITERS at LLOYDS, approving and authorizing the purchase of Terrorism Insurance for the proposed City-Wide Insurance Policy for all scheduled City of Houston locations - $503,669.00 - Property and Casualty Fund This item should only be considered after passage of Item 35 above
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for Professional Services for Employee Assistance Program between the City and COMPSYCH CORPORATION for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options - $1,600,845.00 - Health Benefits Fund
40. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,015,000.00 out of Public Health Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Protestant Episcopal Church Council of the Diocese of Texas, Seller, and the City of Houston, Texas, Purchaser for 6.5 acres (283,141 square feet) of land located at 4410 Reed Road, Houston, Texas, for the Houston Health Department - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
41. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing conveyance of approximately 1.47 acres of land located on Wilmington Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas (Parcel No. BY18-038), from Houston Parks Board LGC, Inc. to the City of Houston; appropriating $136,500.00 out of Parks and Recreation Dedication Fund and appropriating $15,800.00 out of Parks Consolidated Construction Fund to acquire said parcel - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
42. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2013-0392 (passed by Council on April 30, 2013) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between the City of Houston and HR GREEN, INC for Hosted License and Permit System for the Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department - $132,000.00 - General Fund
44. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between the City of Houston and KOETTER FIRE PROTECTION of HOUSTON L.L.C. for Fire and Security System Maintenance, Inspections, Testing and Monitoring Services for various City Departments
46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement for Professional Services for the administration of Hire Houston Youth (HHY) Summer Jobs Program between the City and EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING CENTERS, INC for the Mayor’s Office of Education; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options - $1,236,941.00 - General Fund
47. ORDINANCE appropriating $273,798.00 out of Metro Projects Construction Fund and $117,342.00 out of Street Traffic Control & Storm Drain DDSRF Fund; approving and authorizing sole source contract between the City of Houston and INDIGO BEAM, LLC for Hardware and Software Upgrades and Maintenance and Support Services to modify the Street Surface Assessment Vehicle for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 years with two one-year options
50. ORDINANCE awarding contract to FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC for Portable Fire Extinguisher and Fire Hose Inspection, Maintenance and Hydrostatic Testing Services for the Various Departments providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options $981,159.00 - General, Enterprise and Other Funds
52. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of Houston, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, THE METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY of HARRIS COUNTY (METRO) and THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT of TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) for a Regional Transportation Management Consortium
53. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Financing Agreement between the City of Houston and the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
54. ORDINANCE appropriating $337,300.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC for the Almeda Sims Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements (as approved by Ordinance No. 2015-0264); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
57. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,331,500.00 out of Metro Construction - Other, awarding contract to J. SIMMONS GROUP, INC for Safe Sidewalk Program work authorization project; 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 Metro Construction - Other
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Listing Agreement between the City of Houston and CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD of TEXAS, INC, for the marketing and sale of certain real property consisting of approximately 4.54 acres of land located at 3540 W. Dallas, Houston, Harris County, Texas, and identified as Parcel SY18-042 - DISTRICT C - COHEN
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MATTERS HELD - NUMBERS 68 through 79
68. ORDINANCE appropriating $1,273,813.00 out of Airports Improvement Fund and approving and authorizing Compromise and Settlement Agreement between the City of Houston and SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION to settle disputes on contract for construction of New Parking Garage at William P. Hobby Airport (Project No. 597A) - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS
69. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of final contract amount of $51,042,712.08 and acceptance of work on contract with SPAWGLASS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION for New Parking Garage at William P. Hobby Airport (Project No. 597A) - 12.3% over the original contract amount - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS This item should only be considered after passage of Item 68 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARDS These were Items 8 and 9 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
70. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $22,262,562.96 and acceptance of work on contract with OSCAR RENDA CONTRACTING, INC for Shepherd Drive Drainage and Paving Improvements - 4.85% over the original contract amount and under 5% contingency amount - DISTRICTS C - COHEN and G - TRAVIS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER LE This was Item 10 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
71. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 72 below as follows: Secs. 28-471—28-480. Reserved. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. Secs. 28-472-28-480 Reserved TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
72. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XIV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to regulation of Boarding Homes and making conforming amendments to other provisions of the Code This item should only be considered after passage of Item 71 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 13 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
73. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 74 below as follows Sec. 28-618. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
74. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, by adding a new article relating to regulation of Lodging Facilities This item should only be considered after passage of Item 73 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 14 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
75. Written Motion by Council Member Stardig to amend Item 76 below as follows: Sec. 28-165.—28-170. Reserved. Review to City Council The director shall provide a review about this ordinance to City Council one year after this ordinance takes effect and each year thereafter. Secs. 28-166-28-170 Reserved TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH
76. ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 28 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to regulation of Correctional Facilities and Alternate Housing Facilities This item should only be considered after passage of Item 75 above TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS LASTER, CISNEROS and KUBOSH This was Item 15 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
77. 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 Bayou Greenway 2020 Project; authorizing the acquisition of fee simple titles in or permanent easements to twenty-four parcels of land required for the project and situated in the W. Yates Survey, A-1433, H.T. & B. Rr. Co. Survey, Sec. 7, A-398, W. J. Neal Survey, A-607, David Hanson Survey, A-381, Reynolds Reynolds Survey, A-662, William Hardin Survey, A-24, Henry Woodruff Survey, A-844, Eugene Pillot Survey, A-631, Rebecca Brown Survey, A-148, Callahan & Vince Survey, A-9, T. Toby Survey, A-812, J. Onery Survey, A-613 & A-614, A. Holland Survey, A-347 and J. Thompson Survey, A-764, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Brays Bayou, Airport Boulevard and Sims Bayou in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase or 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 - DISTRICTS D - BOYKINS; F - LE; I - GALLEGOS and J - LASTER TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BOYKINS This was Item 18 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
78. ORDINANCE appropriating $544,731.50 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF Fund as an additional appropriation to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT for the Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Plan for replacement of the Forest Hill Boulevard Bridge (Approved by Ordinance No. 2003-1282); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER GALLEGOS This was Item 29 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
79. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to the restated agreement for Recycling Services between the City of Houston and WASTE MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS, INC (Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-216) to extend the term of the agreement for the Solid Waste Management Department - DELAYED BY MOTION #2018-118, 3/7/118This was Item 38 on Agenda of March 7, 2018
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MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Christie first
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