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HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding Walkable Places and Transit Oriented Development to encourage pedestrian friendly, mixed-use development with an enhanced, walkable public realm along certain urban corridors, light rails and the Rapid Bus Transit Routes
1. PUBLIC HEARING regarding Walkable Places and Transit Oriented Development to encourage pedestrian friendly, mixed-use development with an enhanced, walkable public realm along certain urban corridors, light rails and the Rapid Bus Transit Routes
Consent Agenda »
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 29
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of the issuance of a Work Order under the Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP to make ready the modular building to be used as the temporary facility for Houston Fire Department (HFD) personnel during construction of a new facility to replace the existing ARFF Station 81 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Project No. 516L - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
ACCEPT WORK
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 3
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $15,463,712.02 and acceptance of work on contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Gillette Trunkline (Tuam, Smith, & Elgin Segments) Drainage and Paving Improvements - 0.83% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
PROPERTY
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY - NUMBER 4
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 7
6. D7 ROOFING & METAL, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Roof Replacement of the East Water Purification Plant (EWPP) for the Houston Public Works - $154,700.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. THE YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE - CENTRAL, INC for approval of spending authority for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for Various Departments - $248,875.75 - General and Central Service Revolving Funds
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 8 through 29
10. ORDINANCE amending and ratifying Ordinance Nos. 2015-77, 2017-821, & 2013-89 relating to the Series G, H-2 and J Commercial Paper Programs pertaining to the authorized purposes of such Commercial Paper Programs
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between City of Houston and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the administration and operation of the Homeownership Promotion and Preservation Program to provide Counseling Services to low-to-moderate income persons to obtain Financial Coaching, Foreclosure Counseling, Post Purchase Counseling while they rebuild their homes and assist displaced residents in finding safe housing - $726,512.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC d/b/a AVENUE 360 to provide up to $185,755.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Coronavirus Funds for Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, along with Supportive Services, to HOPWA eligible clients impacted by COVID-19 to help prevent homelessness
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,878,320.60 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund, awarding construction contract to THE GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for the Restroom Renovation Project (Project 209); 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, and contingencies relating to restroom renovations financed by Airport System Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,500,000.00 from HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund, deappropriating $22,500,000.00 from HAS Airport Improvement Fund, and appropriating $22,500,000.00 from Airport System Consolidated 2011 NonAMT Construction Fund for On-Call Design Services Contracts between City of Houston and REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC, JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC, HKS, INC, and ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC, (Projects Nos. 715D, 715E, 715F and 715G) - 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,975,000.00 from HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund, deappropriating $4,043,000.00 from HAS Airport Improvement Fund, and appropriating $4,043,000.00 from Airport System Consolidated 2011 NonAMT Construction Fund for On-Call Design Services Contracts between City of Houston and MOLINA WALKER ALMAGUER ARCHITECTS, INC, ENGLISH & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC, OTHON, INC, IEA, INC, TEAM PLUS BUILD, LLC, RDLR ARCHITECTS, GUNDA CORPORATION, and ATSER, LP (Project Nos. 925A, 925B, 925C, 925D, 925E, 925F, 925G and 925H) 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and GOLDWATER PROJECT, LLC, for Wholesale Water Provider Platform Solution and Related Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with two one-year options - $111,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Services (Approved by Ordinance 2020-0395) - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (“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 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
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 9.1076 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 25, for inclusion in its district
26. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.907 acres of land to NORTHPOINTE WATER CONTROL and IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 89.778 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15, for inclusion in its district
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 30.57 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15, for inclusion in its district
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0735)
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 2 through 29
MISCELLANEOUS
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBER 2
2. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Airport System for approval of the issuance of a Work Order under the Job Order Contract with HORIZON INTERNATIONAL GROUP to make ready the modular building to be used as the temporary facility for Houston Fire Department (HFD) personnel during construction of a new facility to replace the existing ARFF Station 81 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Project No. 516L - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
ACCEPT WORK
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBER 3
3. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of final contract amount of $15,463,712.02 and acceptance of work on contract with HARPER BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC for Gillette Trunkline (Tuam, Smith, & Elgin Segments) Drainage and Paving Improvements - 0.83% under the original contract amount - DISTRICT C - KAMIN
PROPERTY
PROPERTY - NUMBERING
PROPERTY - NUMBER 4
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERS 5 through 7
6. D7 ROOFING & METAL, LLC for Emergency Purchase of Roof Replacement of the East Water Purification Plant (EWPP) for the Houston Public Works - $154,700.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. THE YELLOWSTONE LANDSCAPE - CENTRAL, INC for approval of spending authority for Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Services through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Harris County Department of Education for Various Departments - $248,875.75 - General and Central Service Revolving Funds
ORDINANCES
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES - NUMBERS 8 through 29
10. ORDINANCE amending and ratifying Ordinance Nos. 2015-77, 2017-821, & 2013-89 relating to the Series G, H-2 and J Commercial Paper Programs pertaining to the authorized purposes of such Commercial Paper Programs
13. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between City of Houston and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds for the administration and operation of the Homeownership Promotion and Preservation Program to provide Counseling Services to low-to-moderate income persons to obtain Financial Coaching, Foreclosure Counseling, Post Purchase Counseling while they rebuild their homes and assist displaced residents in finding safe housing - $726,512.00 - Grant Fund - DISTRICT B - DAVIS
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC d/b/a AVENUE 360 to provide up to $185,755.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS Coronavirus Funds for Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Assistance, along with Supportive Services, to HOPWA eligible clients impacted by COVID-19 to help prevent homelessness
16. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,878,320.60 out of Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund, awarding construction contract to THE GONZALEZ GROUP, LP for the Restroom Renovation Project (Project 209); 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, and contingencies relating to restroom renovations financed by Airport System Airports Renewal and Replacement Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
17. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,500,000.00 from HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund, deappropriating $22,500,000.00 from HAS Airport Improvement Fund, and appropriating $22,500,000.00 from Airport System Consolidated 2011 NonAMT Construction Fund for On-Call Design Services Contracts between City of Houston and REYNOLDS, SMITH AND HILLS, INC, JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC, HKS, INC, and ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC, (Projects Nos. 715D, 715E, 715F and 715G) - 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
18. ORDINANCE appropriating $2,975,000.00 from HAS Renewal and Replacement Fund, deappropriating $4,043,000.00 from HAS Airport Improvement Fund, and appropriating $4,043,000.00 from Airport System Consolidated 2011 NonAMT Construction Fund for On-Call Design Services Contracts between City of Houston and MOLINA WALKER ALMAGUER ARCHITECTS, INC, ENGLISH & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, INC, OTHON, INC, IEA, INC, TEAM PLUS BUILD, LLC, RDLR ARCHITECTS, GUNDA CORPORATION, and ATSER, LP (Project Nos. 925A, 925B, 925C, 925D, 925E, 925F, 925G and 925H) 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS; E - MARTIN and I - GALLEGOS
19. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contract between City of Houston and GOLDWATER PROJECT, LLC, for Wholesale Water Provider Platform Solution and Related Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 1 Year with two one-year options - $111,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
22. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing first amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION for Energy Services (Approved by Ordinance 2020-0395) - DISTRICTS H - CISNEROS and I - GALLEGOS
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an electronic application for and acceptance of Grant Funds from the MOTOR VEHICLE CRIME PREVENTION AUTHORITY (“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 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
24. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 9.1076 acres of land to FORT BEND COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 25, for inclusion in its district
26. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 7.907 acres of land to NORTHPOINTE WATER CONTROL and IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, for inclusion in its district
27. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 89.778 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15, for inclusion in its district
28. ORDINANCE consenting to the addition of 30.57 acres of land to WEST HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 15, for inclusion in its district
29. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City of Houston and TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for administering the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (as Approved by Ordinance No. 2016-0735)
Consideration Of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda »
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
4. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay the City’s costs of court in connection with eminent domain proceedings styled City of Houston v. Diajeff, LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1145937; for acquisition of 2696 square feet of land, for Easement Acquisition for the WEST BELLFORT PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
8. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2019-964 relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council Meetings to postpone the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2020
9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC for support of the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; approving and authorizing the acceptance of such Grant from BP Corporation North America Inc to the City; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston’s Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department to act on behalf of the City for the purpose of the Grant and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any
11. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0949 (passed on December 5, 2017, and amending Ordinance No. 2017-0080 of February 5, 2017) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and TETRA TECH, INC for Disaster Management Recovery and Consulting Services; declaring the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other eligible sources for such expenditures - $21,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC for full Fiscal Year 2021 operating expenses for the Houston Center for Sobriety pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and the HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC - $1,646,624.00 - General Fund
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Transportation Network Company (TNC) Operating Agreements between City of Houston, Texas, and RAISER INC, doing business as UBER, and LYFT INC, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston and William P. Hobby Airport - 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS and I - GALLEGOS
20. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MISTER SWEEPER, LP for Downtown Street Sweeping Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $892,714.75 - Enterprise Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Revocable Outgrant License for non-federal use of property between City of Houston, Texas, and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, for certain premises at 8862 Everglade Drive, Houston, Texas, for the Settegast Communications Tower and Equipment Shelter for the Radio Communications Division of Houston Information Technology Services; establishing a maximum contract amount - $183,360.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
4. RECOMMENDATION from City Attorney to deposit the amount of the Award of Special Commissioners into the Registry of the Court and pay the City’s costs of court in connection with eminent domain proceedings styled City of Houston v. Diajeff, LLC, et al.; Cause No. 1145937; for acquisition of 2696 square feet of land, for Easement Acquisition for the WEST BELLFORT PAVING AND DRAINAGE PROJECT - DISTRICT F - THOMAS
8. ORDINANCE amending City of Houston Ordinance No. 2019-964 relating to the rescheduling or postponement of certain City Council Meetings to postpone the meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2020
9. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Grant Agreement between City of Houston and BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC for support of the City of Houston’s Climate Action Plan; declaring the City’s eligibility for such Grant; approving and authorizing the acceptance of such Grant from BP Corporation North America Inc to the City; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston’s Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department to act on behalf of the City for the purpose of the Grant and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any
11. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2017-0949 (passed on December 5, 2017, and amending Ordinance No. 2017-0080 of February 5, 2017) to increase the maximum contract amount for contract between City of Houston and TETRA TECH, INC for Disaster Management Recovery and Consulting Services; declaring the City’s intent to seek reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other eligible sources for such expenditures - $21,000,000.00 - Grant Fund
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing payment to HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC for full Fiscal Year 2021 operating expenses for the Houston Center for Sobriety pursuant to an Interlocal Agreement between City of Houston and the HOUSTON RECOVERY CENTER LGC - $1,646,624.00 - General Fund
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Transportation Network Company (TNC) Operating Agreements between City of Houston, Texas, and RAISER INC, doing business as UBER, and LYFT INC, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport/Houston and William P. Hobby Airport - 5 Years - DISTRICTS B - DAVIS and I - GALLEGOS
20. ORDINANCE awarding contract to MISTER SWEEPER, LP for Downtown Street Sweeping Services for Houston Public Works; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $892,714.75 - Enterprise Fund
21. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Revocable Outgrant License for non-federal use of property between City of Houston, Texas, and THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION, for certain premises at 8862 Everglade Drive, Houston, Texas, for the Settegast Communications Tower and Equipment Shelter for the Radio Communications Division of Houston Information Technology Services; establishing a maximum contract amount - $183,360.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund - DISTRICT I - GALLEGOS
Matters Held »
MATTERS HELD
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERING
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 30
30. REQUEST from Mayor for the confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LAND BANK (HLB), formerly known as LAND ASSEMBLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LARA) for terms scheduled to expire December 31, 2021: Position One - DAVID L. COLLINS, reappointment Position Two - VICTOR A. MONDRAGÓN, appointment (due to clerical error, was previously listed as VINCENT A. MONDRAGÓN) Position Three - MATT ZEIS, reappointment and to serve as Chair Position Four - JESUS DEANDA, reappointment Position Five - LAURIE VIGNAUD, appointment NON-VOTING ADVISORY MEMBERS: NICHOLAS J. FORAN ELIJAH J. WILLIAMS KELLEN ZALE DELAYED BY MOTION #2020-372, 7/15/2020 This was Item 4 on Agenda of July 15, 2020
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERING
MATTERS HELD - NUMBER 30
30. REQUEST from Mayor for the confirmation of the appointment or reappointment of the following individuals to the BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE HOUSTON LAND BANK (HLB), formerly known as LAND ASSEMBLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LARA) for terms scheduled to expire December 31, 2021: Position One - DAVID L. COLLINS, reappointment Position Two - VICTOR A. MONDRAGÓN, appointment (due to clerical error, was previously listed as VINCENT A. MONDRAGÓN) Position Three - MATT ZEIS, reappointment and to serve as Chair Position Four - JESUS DEANDA, reappointment Position Five - LAURIE VIGNAUD, appointment NON-VOTING ADVISORY MEMBERS: NICHOLAS J. FORAN ELIJAH J. WILLIAMS KELLEN ZALE DELAYED BY MOTION #2020-372, 7/15/2020 This was Item 4 on Agenda of July 15, 2020
Non Consent - Matters To Be Presented By Council Members »
NON CONSENT - MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Evans-Shabazz first
MATTERS TO BE PRESENTED BY COUNCIL - Council Member Evans-Shabazz first