PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
ADMIN REPORT
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBER - 1 through 26
MISCELLANEOUS
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYOR'S REPORT Stephen Costello's presentation and Q&A
CONSENT AGENDA
4. RECOMMENDATION from Police Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Officer MICHAEL MORENO, for the period February 8, 2020 to May 8, 2020
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE HOUSTON FACILITIES PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $5,196,900.00 - Enterprise Fund
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU SYSTEM PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority $2,479,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT - $21,594,600.00 - Enterprise Fund
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $4,763,498.00 - Enterprise Fund
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
Consideration of Matter Removed from Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of a grant application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, for grant titled "Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States” for the City of Houston Health Department's HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program (the "Grant"); 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; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, related to Elected City Officials’ Disclosure of Interest in Property
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and BRACEWELL LLP for Bond Counsel Services for various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, Bracewell LLP (“Bracewell”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Bracewell has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations since 2012, and prior to such time the same attorneys represented the City in connection with the issuance of bonds at a prior firm. The engagement of Bracewell is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP for Special Disclosure Counsel Services for Various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed special disclosure counsel, Haynes and Boone, LLP (“Haynes and Boone”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as special disclosure counsel for the City. Haynes and Boone has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations. The engagement of Haynes and Boone is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (“Orrick”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Orrick has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations since 2018, and prior to such time the same attorneys represented the City in connection with the issuance of bonds at a prior firm. The engagement of Orrick is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
18. ORDINANCE awarding a sole source contract to SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC for Video Streaming Services for Houston Television Municipal Channel for Mayor’s Office of Cable Communications; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $192,000.00 - State Cable TV Franchise Fee Fund
20. ORDINANCE establishing north and south sides of the 1500 block of Ovid Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a special minimum building line block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
21. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1500 block of Ovid Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERING
27. SELECT AND CONFIRM nominations for Position Two of the PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two-year term CHERYL CREUZOT was nominated by Council Member Martin THELDON BRANCH was nominated by Council Member Kubosh GRACIELA “GRACIE” SAENZ was nominated by Council Member Gallegos BRIDGETTE MURRAY was nominated by Council Member Davis
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 Davis first
Mar 03, 2020 Council Meeting (March 3 & 4 2020)
PRESENTATIONS
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
ADMIN REPORT
REPORT FROM CITY CONTROLLER AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATION REGARDING THE CURRENT FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE CITY including but not limited to, a revenue, expenditure and encumbrance report for the General Fund, all special revenue funds and all enterprise funds, and a report on the status of bond funds
CONSENT AGENDA
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBER - 1 through 26
MISCELLANEOUS
MAYOR'S REPORT
MAYOR'S REPORT Stephen Costello's presentation and Q&A
CONSENT AGENDA
4. RECOMMENDATION from Police Chief for Extension of Injury on Duty Leave (Salary Continuation) for Officer MICHAEL MORENO, for the period February 8, 2020 to May 8, 2020
5. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE HOUSTON FACILITIES PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority - $5,196,900.00 - Enterprise Fund
6. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LUCE BAYOU SYSTEM PROJECT operated by the Coastal Water Authority $2,479,000.00 - Enterprise Fund
7. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the TRINITY RIVER WATER CONVEYANCE PROJECT - $21,594,600.00 - Enterprise Fund
8. RECOMMENDATION from Director Houston Public Works for approval of the 2020 Operations and Maintenance Budget for the LAKE LIVINGSTON PROJECT operated by the Trinity River Authority - $4,763,498.00 - Enterprise Fund
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
Consideration of Matter Removed from Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing submission of a grant application to the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, for grant titled "Integrated HIV Programs for Health Departments to Support Ending the HIV Epidemic in the United States” for the City of Houston Health Department's HIV/STD and Viral Hepatitis Prevention Program (the "Grant"); 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; authorizing the Director of the Houston Health Department to accept the grant and expend the grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any, pertaining to the grant
11. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, HOUSTON, TEXAS, related to Elected City Officials’ Disclosure of Interest in Property
14. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and BRACEWELL LLP for Bond Counsel Services for various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, Bracewell LLP (“Bracewell”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Bracewell has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations since 2012, and prior to such time the same attorneys represented the City in connection with the issuance of bonds at a prior firm. The engagement of Bracewell is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
15. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and HAYNES AND BOONE, LLP for Special Disclosure Counsel Services for Various City Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed special disclosure counsel, Haynes and Boone, LLP (“Haynes and Boone”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as special disclosure counsel for the City. Haynes and Boone has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations. The engagement of Haynes and Boone is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
16. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing an agreement between the City of Houston and ORRICK HERRINGTON & SUTCLIFFE LLP for Bond Counsel Services for Various Departments; providing a maximum contract amount Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.1036, the following written notice is given to the public: The City desires to sell bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (“Orrick”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. Orrick has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations since 2018, and prior to such time the same attorneys represented the City in connection with the issuance of bonds at a prior firm. The engagement of Orrick is in the best interest of the City, since the legal services requested require specialized experience in municipal finance, federal tax, and state securities law and therefore cannot be adequately performed by the attorneys and supporting personnel of the City. Furthermore, such legal services cannot be reasonably obtained from attorneys in private practice for the payment of hourly fees without contingency because the City will not be obligated to pay any legal fees unless the transaction successfully closes.
18. ORDINANCE awarding a sole source contract to SWAGIT PRODUCTIONS, LLC for Video Streaming Services for Houston Television Municipal Channel for Mayor’s Office of Cable Communications; providing a maximum contract amount - 3 Years with two one-year options - $192,000.00 - State Cable TV Franchise Fee Fund
20. ORDINANCE establishing north and south sides of the 1500 block of Ovid Street, within the City of Houston, Texas as a special minimum building line block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
21. ORDINANCE establishing the north and south sides of the 1500 block of Ovid Street, within the City of Houston, Texas, as a special minimum lot size block pursuant to Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances, Houston, Texas - DISTRICT H - CISNEROS
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERING
27. SELECT AND CONFIRM nominations for Position Two of the PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, for a two-year term CHERYL CREUZOT was nominated by Council Member Martin THELDON BRANCH was nominated by Council Member Kubosh GRACIELA “GRACIE” SAENZ was nominated by Council Member Gallegos BRIDGETTE MURRAY was nominated by Council Member Davis
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 Davis first
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