PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
2. CONFIRMATION of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for terms to expire March 1, 2020: Position 10 - ANN COLLUM, reappointment Position 11 - DOMINIC YAP, appointment Position 12 - CHARLES STAVA, reappointment
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following to the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION: Panel A: Position A2 - THOMAS E. BRENTS, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position A4 - JENIFER RENÉ POOL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Panel B: Position B2 - VICTOR L. CARDENAS, JR., reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position B4 - MICHAEL E. CRAMER, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Alternates: Position a2 - ADAM KIEHNE, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a4 - ALPHONSO DELANEY, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a5 - ANTHONY FREDDIE, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2018 Position a6 - DOUGLAS E. HAMMEL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a8 - BESSIE MANSFIELD, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Position One - DENNIS J. STOREMSKI, for a term to expire 9/30/2019 Position Two - VERGIL R. RATLIFF, for a term to expire 9/30/2020
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the HOUSTON YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM STANDARDS OF CARE codified at Article XII of Chapter 32 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 36
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERING
RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,957,995.51 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Rampart Street Area Drainage and Paving (Sub-Project 2) - 2.97% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT J - LASTER
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,517,129.33 and acceptance of work on contract with D.L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Water Line Replacement in Langwood Area - 3.17% under the original contract amount DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and C - COHEN
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Andrew Sikes of Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc., on behalf of Exxon Corporation 00076, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of Garfield Street, Signet Street, Plummer Street, Stedman Street and Bennett Street, from the applicant’s western property line east ±175 feet, located in the Port Houston, N.S.B.B. Subdivision, out of the John Brown League Survey, Parcels SY18-025A through SY18-025E - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
8. RESOLUTION expressing no objection to an application for non-competitive 4% federal tax credits for acquisition and rehabilitation of PARK YELLOWSTONE, an affordable housing community located near 3322 Yellowstone Boulevard in the City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
11. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 10-foot-wide utility easement out of Unrestricted Reserve “A,” Block 1, of the Mesa Development Subdivision, situated in the Eli Noland Survey, Abstract No. 600, Houston, Harris County, Texas; abandoning the easement to Aliyah Property, LLC, in consideration of its payment to the City of $3,791.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
12. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of four 14-foot-wide utility easements and two 10-foot-wide utility easements, all located within the Wayside Village Subdivision, Section 2, out of the Eli Noland Survey, Abstract No. 600, Houston, Harris County, Texas abandoning the easement to Woodmere Development Company, LTD., in consideration of its payment to the City of $10,457.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
13. ORDINANCE relating to the expansion of the capacity and mission of the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority ("LARA"), approving and authorizing the change of LARA's name to "Houston Land Bank" ("HLB"), an amendment to the Certificate of Formation of HLB and the amended and restated by laws of HLB
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $1,278,210.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of three multi-unit residential facilities, along with the provision of supportive services
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Federal Lobbyist Services for the Office of Government Relations; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $744,000.00 - General Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Federal Lobbyist Services for the Houston Airport System; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $605,400.00 - Enterprise Fund
19. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2017-1009 relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council Meetings to postpone the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, and Wednesday, August 1, 2018
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 18.542 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 109.508 acres of land to EMERALD FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.55 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 142, for inclusion in its district
25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 108.190 acres of land to HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 386, for inclusion in its district; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; and declaring an emergency
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $739,050.00 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC for the 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Packages 5 and 6 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0759); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $540,680.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding a contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Mulford Street and Sidewalk 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 testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,497,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and $1,423,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Airline Drive Drainage and Paving SP 2 – Clark Road; 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, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
37. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Procurement Officer to adopt award to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Replacement of Aeration Basin Ceramic Diffusers to Membrane Diffusers for Houston Public Works - $432,900.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $519,480.00 - Enterprise Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVIS This was Item 11 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
38. ORDINANCE altering and establishing prima facie speed limits in certain zones in the City of Houston; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing a repealer; containing a savings clause; providing for severability; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STARDIG This was Item 19 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC (dba NEOGOV) regarding an applicant tracking software for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 year with two one-year options - $460,768.68 - Central Service Revolving Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVIS This was Item 22 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Federal Lobbyist Services for the Office of Government Relations; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $744,000.00 - General Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Federal Lobbyist Services for the Houston Airport System; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $605,400.00 - Enterprise Fund
25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 108.190 acres of land to HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 386, for inclusion in its district; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; and declaring an emergency
Non Consent - Matters to be Presented by Council Members
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Christie first
Jul 17, 2018 City Council
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
2. CONFIRMATION of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the HOUSTON ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL COMMISSION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, for terms to expire March 1, 2020: Position 10 - ANN COLLUM, reappointment Position 11 - DOMINIC YAP, appointment Position 12 - CHARLES STAVA, reappointment
3. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following to the BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION: Panel A: Position A2 - THOMAS E. BRENTS, appointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position A4 - JENIFER RENÉ POOL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Panel B: Position B2 - VICTOR L. CARDENAS, JR., reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position B4 - MICHAEL E. CRAMER, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Alternates: Position a2 - ADAM KIEHNE, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a4 - ALPHONSO DELANEY, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a5 - ANTHONY FREDDIE, appointment, for an unexpired term ending 12/31/2018 Position a6 - DOUGLAS E. HAMMEL, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019 Position a8 - BESSIE MANSFIELD, reappointment, for a term to expire 12/31/2019
4. REQUEST from Mayor for confirmation of the reappointment of the following individuals to the GREATER HARRIS COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY NETWORK BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Position One - DENNIS J. STOREMSKI, for a term to expire 9/30/2019 Position Two - VERGIL R. RATLIFF, for a term to expire 9/30/2020
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding the HOUSTON YOUTH RECREATION PROGRAM STANDARDS OF CARE codified at Article XII of Chapter 32 of the City of Houston Code of Ordinances
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 36
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY
RESOLUTIONS - NUMBERING
RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $10,957,995.51 and acceptance of work on contract with SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Rampart Street Area Drainage and Paving (Sub-Project 2) - 2.97% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT J - LASTER
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,517,129.33 and acceptance of work on contract with D.L. ELLIOTT ENTERPRISES, INC for Water Line Replacement in Langwood Area - 3.17% under the original contract amount DISTRICTS A - STARDIG and C - COHEN
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works, reviewed and approved by the Joint Referral Committee, on request from Andrew Sikes of Andrew Lonnie Sikes, Inc., on behalf of Exxon Corporation 00076, declining the acceptance of, rejecting, and refusing the dedication of Garfield Street, Signet Street, Plummer Street, Stedman Street and Bennett Street, from the applicant’s western property line east ±175 feet, located in the Port Houston, N.S.B.B. Subdivision, out of the John Brown League Survey, Parcels SY18-025A through SY18-025E - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
8. RESOLUTION expressing no objection to an application for non-competitive 4% federal tax credits for acquisition and rehabilitation of PARK YELLOWSTONE, an affordable housing community located near 3322 Yellowstone Boulevard in the City of Houston, Texas - DISTRICT D - BOYKINS
11. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of a 10-foot-wide utility easement out of Unrestricted Reserve “A,” Block 1, of the Mesa Development Subdivision, situated in the Eli Noland Survey, Abstract No. 600, Houston, Harris County, Texas; abandoning the easement to Aliyah Property, LLC, in consideration of its payment to the City of $3,791.00 and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
12. ORDINANCE finding and determining that public convenience and necessity no longer require the continued use of four 14-foot-wide utility easements and two 10-foot-wide utility easements, all located within the Wayside Village Subdivision, Section 2, out of the Eli Noland Survey, Abstract No. 600, Houston, Harris County, Texas abandoning the easement to Woodmere Development Company, LTD., in consideration of its payment to the City of $10,457.00, and other good and valuable consideration - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
13. ORDINANCE relating to the expansion of the capacity and mission of the Land Assemblage Redevelopment Authority ("LARA"), approving and authorizing the change of LARA's name to "Houston Land Bank" ("HLB"), an amendment to the Certificate of Formation of HLB and the amended and restated by laws of HLB
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between the City of Houston and AIDS FOUNDATION HOUSTON, INC, to extend the term of the contract and add up to $1,278,210.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of three multi-unit residential facilities, along with the provision of supportive services
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Federal Lobbyist Services for the Office of Government Relations; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $744,000.00 - General Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Federal Lobbyist Services for the Houston Airport System; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $605,400.00 - Enterprise Fund
19. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2017-1009 relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council Meetings to postpone the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 31, and Wednesday, August 1, 2018
22. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 18.542 acres of land to DOWDELL PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
23. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 109.508 acres of land to EMERALD FOREST UTILITY DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.55 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 142, for inclusion in its district
25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 108.190 acres of land to HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 386, for inclusion in its district; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; and declaring an emergency
27. ORDINANCE appropriating $739,050.00 out of the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund as an additional appropriation to Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and BINKLEY & BARFIELD, INC for the 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Packages 5 and 6 (as approved by Ordinance No. 2011-0759); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
29. ORDINANCE appropriating $540,680.00 out of Metro Projects Construction DDSRF, awarding a contract to MAIN LANE INDUSTRIES, LTD. for Mulford Street and Sidewalk 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 testing services, CIP Cost Recovery, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Metro Projects Construction DDSRF DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
30. ORDINANCE appropriating $15,497,000.00 out of Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and $1,423,000.00 out of Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund, awarding contract to SER CONSTRUCTION PARTNERS, LLC for Airline Drive Drainage and Paving SP 2 – Clark Road; 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, construction management, and contingencies relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street & Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF and Water & Sewer System Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
37. RECOMMENDATION from Chief Procurement Officer to adopt award to INDUSTRIAL TX CORP. for Replacement of Aeration Basin Ceramic Diffusers to Membrane Diffusers for Houston Public Works - $432,900.00 and contingencies for a total amount not to exceed $519,480.00 - Enterprise Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER DAVIS This was Item 11 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
38. ORDINANCE altering and establishing prima facie speed limits in certain zones in the City of Houston; containing findings and other provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing a repealer; containing a savings clause; providing for severability; declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and providing a penalty - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER STARDIG This was Item 19 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
39. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between the City of Houston and GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM, INC (dba NEOGOV) regarding an applicant tracking software for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 year with two one-year options - $460,768.68 - Central Service Revolving Fund - TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER TRAVIS This was Item 22 on Agenda of July 11, 2018
Consideration of Matters Removed from the Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Federal Lobbyist Services for the Office of Government Relations; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $744,000.00 - General Fund
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between the City of Houston and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Federal Lobbyist Services for the Houston Airport System; establishing a maximum contract amount - 2 Years with one one-year option - $605,400.00 - Enterprise Fund
25. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 108.190 acres of land to HARRIS-MONTGOMERY COUNTIES MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 386, for inclusion in its district; containing findings and other provisions related to the foregoing subject; and declaring an emergency
Non Consent - Matters to be Presented by Council Members
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Christie first
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