PRESENTATIONS
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Travis
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, a web-conferencing platform and streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html), Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television. On Wednesday some Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor, and some Council Members will meet in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002.
In the interest of public health and safety, members of the public may only participate virtually in accordance with the Governor’s orders. Members of the public may call in to listen to the meeting, and public comment will be allowed on Tuesday during the public session portion of the meeting via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 273 566 29#. Details for signing up and participating are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Members of the public may call in Wednesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 426 965 196#, however no public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
READING OF THE AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 2)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)
70. ORDINANCE adopting amended rates and charges for Water and Wastewater Service provided by the City of Houston Combined Utility System; AMENDING CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to charges and terms of service for Water and Wastewater Service; establishing fees TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, JACKSON, KAMIN, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, TRAVIS, CISNEROS, GALLEGOS, POLLARD, CASTEX-TATUM, KNOX, ROBINSON, PLUMMER and ALCORN This was Item 37 on Agenda of June 16, 2021
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 2)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Finance Department to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and establish a charge of $75.00 plus postage for the adopted CIP documents and a charge of $5.00 plus postage for a CD version
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,219,835.76 and acceptance of work on contract with REPIPE CONSTRUCTION, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (Large Diameter Sewer) - 2.32% under the original contract amount (4258-71) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and F - THOMAS
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,990,226.93 and acceptance of work on contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (Large Diameter Sewer) - 2.35% under the original contract amount (4258-68) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - TRAVIS and K – CASTEX-TATUM
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,314,221.90 and acceptance of work on contract with SYNAGRO OF TEXAS - CDR, INC for Wastewater Process Unit Cleaning and Evaluation - 0.60% over the original contract amount (WW5218) - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS and I - GALLEGOS
8. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay the costs of Court; in connection with the eminent domain proceeding styled City v. Isaiah Restoration LLC, et al., Cause No. 1164894; for acquisition of Parcel AY20-121; for the PLUM CREEK LIFT STATION ACCESS DRIVE PROJECT - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
11. CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 for approval of spending authority for Purchase/Rental of Uniform Garments and Laundry Services through the Omnia Partners Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years - $2,890,024.25 - Enterprise Fund
12. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $1,177,800.00, ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CO., INC - $471,926.92 and DEERE & COMPANY - $45,146.19 for Purchase of Earthmoving Equipment through the Interlocal Agreements for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Oher Funds
18. UTILITY SYSTEMS, SCIENCE & SOFTWARE, INC for sole source purchase of Intelligent Manhole Monitoring Equipment and Services for Houston Public Works - 5 Years - $9,021,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
20. ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of City of Houston, Texas, Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021; authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to approve certain terms thereof and certain other procedures relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; authorizing the defeasance, final payment, and discharge of certain outstanding bonds; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; awarding the sale of the Series 2021 Bonds; approving a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing distribution thereof; approving preparation and distribution of a final Official Statement; authorizing a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Escrow Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and declaring an emergency
21. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to excessive balances remaining after leak adjustments are applied; defining and establishing billing procedures for leak adjustments for City-caused leaks, excusable defects in customers’ lines, and excess usage where customers are left with a balance greater than $3500 or greater than $500 for eligible low income seniors; clarifying customer requirements and the role and requirements for administrative hearing officers
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and BRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, d/b/a BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Community Residence and an Emergency Rental Assistance Program with Supportive Services
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER to extend the term of the Subrecipient Agreement which provides ESG Program Shelter, Case Management and Related Services to individuals who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Grant Contract between the City and the TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for City of Houston Whole Air Monitoring; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,632,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and DAVID E. HARVEY BUILDERS, INC to perform Design and Construction Phase Services for the Montrose Library Project; providing funding for the Civic Art Program financed by the Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
43. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0575 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Professional Federal Lobbying Services for the Office of Government Relations - 1 Year - $248,000.00 - General Fund
44. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0576 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Professional Federal Lobbying Services for the Houston Airport System - 1 Year - $201,800.00 - Enterprise Fund
46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Consulting Services for a Total Compensation Survey between City of Houston and THE SEGAL COMPANY (WESTERN STATES) d/b/a SEGAL for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $165,000.00 - General Fund
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of funds through the OFFICE OF BUREAU OF JUSTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY2021 EMMETT TILL COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
61. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,036,390.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GAUGE ENGINEERING, LLC for Antoine Paving and Drainage West Mount Houston to US 290; Providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN
67. ORDINANCE No. 2021-512, passed first reading June 16, 2021 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-388 to correct inadvertent errors in spelling, legal citations, cross-references, and column headers relating to Water and Wastewater Impact Fees; establishing an implementation date for collection of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees - SECOND AND FINAL READING
Non Consent - Matter to be Presented by Council Members
NON CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Alcorn
Jun 22, 2021 Council Meeting (June 22nd Fully Virtual; June 23rd Hybrid meeting)
PRESENTATIONS
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Council Member Travis
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Due to health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, this meeting will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, a web-conferencing platform and streamed as usual on the City’s website (https://www.houstontx.gov/htv/index.html), Facebook site (https://www.facebook.com/pg/HoustonTelevision/videos/) and the municipal channel on public television. On Wednesday some Council Members will be participating by videoconference in accordance with the provisions of Section 551.127 of the Texas Government Code that have not been suspended by order of the Governor, and some Council Members will meet in-person in the City Hall Council Chambers, 901 Bagby, 2nd Floor, Houston, Texas 77002.
In the interest of public health and safety, members of the public may only participate virtually in accordance with the Governor’s orders. Members of the public may call in to listen to the meeting, and public comment will be allowed on Tuesday during the public session portion of the meeting via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 273 566 29#. Details for signing up and participating are posted at https://www.houstontx.gov/council/meetingsinfo.html. Members of the public may call in Wednesday via teleconference at (936) 755-1521; Conference ID# 426 965 196#, however no public comment will be allowed.
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
READING OF THE AGENDA
MAYOR'S REPORT
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 2)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (Part 1 of 2)
70. ORDINANCE adopting amended rates and charges for Water and Wastewater Service provided by the City of Houston Combined Utility System; AMENDING CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to charges and terms of service for Water and Wastewater Service; establishing fees TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PECK, JACKSON, KAMIN, EVANS-SHABAZZ, THOMAS, TRAVIS, CISNEROS, GALLEGOS, POLLARD, CASTEX-TATUM, KNOX, ROBINSON, PLUMMER and ALCORN This was Item 37 on Agenda of June 16, 2021
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 2)
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA (Part 2 of 2)
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Finance Department to approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and establish a charge of $75.00 plus postage for the adopted CIP documents and a charge of $5.00 plus postage for a CD version
4. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $3,219,835.76 and acceptance of work on contract with REPIPE CONSTRUCTION, LLC dba IPR SOUTH CENTRAL, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (Large Diameter Sewer) - 2.32% under the original contract amount (4258-71) - DISTRICTS C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ and F - THOMAS
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $2,990,226.93 and acceptance of work on contract with INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation by Cured-In-Place Pipe Method (Large Diameter Sewer) - 2.35% under the original contract amount (4258-68) - DISTRICTS B - JACKSON; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; G - TRAVIS and K – CASTEX-TATUM
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $8,314,221.90 and acceptance of work on contract with SYNAGRO OF TEXAS - CDR, INC for Wastewater Process Unit Cleaning and Evaluation - 0.60% over the original contract amount (WW5218) - DISTRICTS A - PECK; B - JACKSON; C - KAMIN; D - EVANS-SHABAZZ; F - THOMAS and I - GALLEGOS
8. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay the costs of Court; in connection with the eminent domain proceeding styled City v. Isaiah Restoration LLC, et al., Cause No. 1164894; for acquisition of Parcel AY20-121; for the PLUM CREEK LIFT STATION ACCESS DRIVE PROJECT - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
11. CINTAS CORPORATION NO. 2 for approval of spending authority for Purchase/Rental of Uniform Garments and Laundry Services through the Omnia Partners Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing for the Houston Airport System - 3 Years - $2,890,024.25 - Enterprise Fund
12. DOGGETT HEAVY MACHINERY SERVICES, LLC - $1,177,800.00, ASSOCIATED SUPPLY CO., INC - $471,926.92 and DEERE & COMPANY - $45,146.19 for Purchase of Earthmoving Equipment through the Interlocal Agreements for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) and the Texas Local Cooperative (Buyboard) for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works - Enterprise and Oher Funds
18. UTILITY SYSTEMS, SCIENCE & SOFTWARE, INC for sole source purchase of Intelligent Manhole Monitoring Equipment and Services for Houston Public Works - 5 Years - $9,021,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
20. ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of City of Houston, Texas, Convention & Entertainment Facilities Department Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2021; authorizing the Mayor and City Controller to approve certain terms thereof and certain other procedures relating thereto; providing for the payment thereof; authorizing the defeasance, final payment, and discharge of certain outstanding bonds; making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto; awarding the sale of the Series 2021 Bonds; approving a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing distribution thereof; approving preparation and distribution of a final Official Statement; authorizing a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Escrow Agreement and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and declaring an emergency
21. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 47 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, relating to excessive balances remaining after leak adjustments are applied; defining and establishing billing procedures for leak adjustments for City-caused leaks, excusable defects in customers’ lines, and excess usage where customers are left with a balance greater than $3500 or greater than $500 for eligible low income seniors; clarifying customer requirements and the role and requirements for administrative hearing officers
27. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to contract between City of Houston and BRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, d/b/a BRENTWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, to extend the term of the contract and provide additional Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Funds for the continuing administration and operation of a Community Residence and an Emergency Rental Assistance Program with Supportive Services
30. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA WOMEN’S CENTER to extend the term of the Subrecipient Agreement which provides ESG Program Shelter, Case Management and Related Services to individuals who are victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault
31. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing a Grant Contract between the City and the TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY for City of Houston Whole Air Monitoring; approving the acceptance and disbursement of Grant Funds thereunder
33. ORDINANCE appropriating $4,632,000.00 out of Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund; approving and authorizing Design-Build Contract between City of Houston and DAVID E. HARVEY BUILDERS, INC to perform Design and Construction Phase Services for the Montrose Library Project; providing funding for the Civic Art Program financed by the Public Library Consolidated Construction Fund - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
43. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0575 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between City and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for general Citywide Professional Federal Lobbying Services for the Office of Government Relations - 1 Year - $248,000.00 - General Fund
44. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018-0576 to increase the maximum contract amount; approving and authorizing first amendment to contract between the City and AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD LLP for Professional Federal Lobbying Services for the Houston Airport System - 1 Year - $201,800.00 - Enterprise Fund
46. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement for Consulting Services for a Total Compensation Survey between City of Houston and THE SEGAL COMPANY (WESTERN STATES) d/b/a SEGAL for the Human Resources Department; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year - $165,000.00 - General Fund
51. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for and acceptance of funds through the OFFICE OF BUREAU OF JUSTICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FY2021 EMMETT TILL COLD CASE INVESTIGATIONS AND TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT (“Grant”); declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; authorizing the Police Chief of the City of Houston Police Department to act as the City’s representative in the application process, to apply for, accept, and expend the Grant Funds if awarded and to apply for, accept, and expend all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the Grant and to extend the budget period
61. ORDINANCE appropriating $3,036,390.00 out of Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax; approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between City of Houston and GAUGE ENGINEERING, LLC for Antoine Paving and Drainage West Mount Houston to US 290; Providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery financed by the Dedicated Drainage and Street Renewal Capital Fund – Ad Valorem Tax - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN
67. ORDINANCE No. 2021-512, passed first reading June 16, 2021 ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2021-388 to correct inadvertent errors in spelling, legal citations, cross-references, and column headers relating to Water and Wastewater Impact Fees; establishing an implementation date for collection of Water and Wastewater Impact Fees - SECOND AND FINAL READING
Non Consent - Matter to be Presented by Council Members
NON CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS - Council Member Alcorn
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