*A portion of this video is without audio*
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 34
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between 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.
8. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and MCCALL, PARKHURST & HORTON 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 various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP ("McCall"), is a nationally recognized public finance law firm and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. McCall has represented the City and various issuers in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations. The engagement of McCall 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.
9. ORDINANCE approving agreement between City of Houston and NORTON, ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Disclosure 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 issue bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law, in accordance with federal securities law, and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed disclosure counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“Norton Rose Fulbright”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. Norton Rose Fulbright has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations for several years. The engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright is in the best interest of the residents 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.
10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a grant application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC) Grant to support evaluation of the risks of flooding in areas outside of the regulatory floodplain; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the grant application process, to accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for grant assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works (“Director”) 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 - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Surface Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and SUNNYSIDE ENERGY LLC, as Tenant for property located at 3502 Bellfort Avenue in Houston, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City and VIRTUO GROUP CORPORATION for Professional Information Technology Cyber Security Consulting Services for Various Departments, to extend the term of the agreement and modify the scope of the original agreement (Approved by Ordinance Nos. 2014-0056 & 2019-0034
31. ORDINANCE finding and determining the public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING and DRAINAGE PROJECT (from Hammerly Boulevard to Hempstead Highway): authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to twenty-five parcels of land required for the project and situated in the John Flowers Survey, Abstract No. 269, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Hammerly Boulevard, Hempstead Highway, and Antoine Drive in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and 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 of fee simple or easement interest to twenty-five parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT A - PECK
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 Castex-Tatum first
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERING
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS HELD
37. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2019-830 to increase the maximum contract amount for contracts between City of Houston and A-1 PERSONNEL OF HOUSTON, INC, EXECUTEAM STAFFING L.P., SMITH & DEAN, INC D/B/A DEAN’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, and LANESTAFFING, INC, for Contingent Workforce Services for the Human Resources Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $6,000,000.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS This was Item 23 on Agenda of January 6, 2021
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERING
Jan 12, 2021 Council Meeting (January 12 & 13, 2021)
*A portion of this video is without audio*
2:00 P.M. – INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL AND ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
MAYOR'S REPORT
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA NUMBERS 1 through 34
MISCELLANEOUS - NUMBERING
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCEPT WORK - NUMBERING
ACCEPT WORK
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS - NUMBERING
PURCHASING AND TABULATION OF BIDS
ORDINANCES - NUMBERING
ORDINANCES
Consideration of Matters Removed From Consent Agenda
CONSIDERATION OF MATTERS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
7. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between 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.
8. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing agreement between City of Houston and MCCALL, PARKHURST & HORTON 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 various public projects. The proposed bond counsel, McCall, Parkhurst & Horton, LLP ("McCall"), is a nationally recognized public finance law firm and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as bond counsel for the City. McCall has represented the City and various issuers in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations. The engagement of McCall 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.
9. ORDINANCE approving agreement between City of Houston and NORTON, ROSE FULBRIGHT US LLP for Disclosure 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 issue bonds for public purposes as authorized by State law, in accordance with federal securities law, and as further set forth in the ordinance to finance or refinance various public projects. The proposed disclosure counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP (“Norton Rose Fulbright”), is a full service firm that includes a national public finance practice and has the necessary competence, qualification and experience to serve as disclosure counsel for the City. Norton Rose Fulbright has previously represented the City in connection with the issuance of various bonds and other obligations for several years. The engagement of Norton Rose Fulbright is in the best interest of the residents 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.
10. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of a grant application to the TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT for a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilience Infrastructure in Communities (BRIC) Grant to support evaluation of the risks of flooding in areas outside of the regulatory floodplain; declaring the City’s eligibility for such grants; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works (“Director”) to act as the City’s representative in the grant application process, to accept such grant funds, if awarded, and to apply for and accept all subsequent awards, if any pertaining to the program
12. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the submission of an application for grant assistance to the TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD for Community Flood Mitigation Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program; declaring the City’s eligibility for such assistance; authorizing the Director of the City of Houston Public Works (“Director”) 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 - DISTRICTS A - PECK and C - KAMIN
17. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Surface Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, as Landlord, and SUNNYSIDE ENERGY LLC, as Tenant for property located at 3502 Bellfort Avenue in Houston, Harris County, Texas - DISTRICT D - EVANS-SHABAZZ
23. ORDINANCE approving and authorizing second amendment to agreement between City and VIRTUO GROUP CORPORATION for Professional Information Technology Cyber Security Consulting Services for Various Departments, to extend the term of the agreement and modify the scope of the original agreement (Approved by Ordinance Nos. 2014-0056 & 2019-0034
31. ORDINANCE finding and determining the public convenience and necessity for the acquisition of real property interests in connection with the Public Improvement Project known as the ANTOINE DRIVE PAVING and DRAINAGE PROJECT (from Hammerly Boulevard to Hempstead Highway): authorizing the acquisition of fee simple or easement interest to twenty-five parcels of land required for the project and situated in the John Flowers Survey, Abstract No. 269, in Harris County, Texas, said parcels of land being located along Hammerly Boulevard, Hempstead Highway, and Antoine Drive in Houston, Harris County, Texas, by gift, dedication, purchase and 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 of fee simple or easement interest to twenty-five parcels of land required for the project - DISTRICT A - PECK
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 Castex-Tatum first
NON CONSENT AGENDA - NUMBERING
NON-CONSENT - MISCELLANEOUS
MATTERS HELD
37. ORDINANCE amending Ordinance Number 2019-830 to increase the maximum contract amount for contracts between City of Houston and A-1 PERSONNEL OF HOUSTON, INC, EXECUTEAM STAFFING L.P., SMITH & DEAN, INC D/B/A DEAN’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, and LANESTAFFING, INC, for Contingent Workforce Services for the Human Resources Department - 3 Years with two one-year options - $6,000,000.00 - Central Service Revolving Fund TAGGED BY COUNCIL MEMBER THOMAS This was Item 23 on Agenda of January 6, 2021
MATTERS HELD - NUMBERING
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