Candice Gambrell

The agenda outlines a multi-day City Council meeting commencing on February 10, 2026, and continuing on February 11, 2026. Key activities include procedural motions, public speakers, and a recess. The main business on February 11th involves a Consent Agenda covering 39 items, including the Mayor's request for confirmations of appointments/reappointments to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports Directors, the East End District Board of Directors, and the North Houston District Board of Directors. Other Consent Agenda items address the acceptance of work from a construction resource, approvals for spending authority on various purchases (including Nexplanon implants, recreational supplies, library materials, water service connections, pumps, and software), contract amendments, and multiple Resolutions confirming support for Affordable Rental Housing developments and applications for various grants. Additionally, numerous Ordinances are scheduled, focusing on issuing Hotel Occupancy Tax and Special Revenue Bonds (including refunding bonds), agreements related to the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion and Hilton Hotel Parking Garage demolition, loan agreements for senior apartment development, interlocal agreements, contracts for testing and waste disposal services, budget approvals for redevelopment authorities, and the abandonment of a street easement in exchange for cash payment and easement conveyance to Harris County Hospital District.

The Transition Plan for ETHAN Health LGC outlines the necessary steps to launch the entity as a functional organization capable of receiving funding, entering contracts, initiating operations, and achieving stability. Key objectives include developing legal and regulatory foundations, implementing robust governance and staffing structures, establishing financial planning and readiness, ensuring operational setup and IT transition, and engaging stakeholders through effective communication. The plan aims to enable the LGC to become scalable, operational, and prepared to serve the citizens of Houston and expand to new populations.

The key discussion topics for this special board meeting primarily concern funding and procedural resolutions related to external agencies. Specific items on the agenda include adopting resolutions authorizing the filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), approving the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Plan and FTA Project Policies and Procedures, and approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Houston concerning FTA Awards. Furthermore, the Board is scheduled to adopt resolutions supporting applications to the Texas Department of Transportation's 2025 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Call for Projects, and resolutions regarding funding from FY23 Housing and Urban Development and the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program.

The key discussion topics for the board meeting include the review of the ETHAN Health LGC Licensing Agreement and a discussion regarding the Cutover Plan. Other business involved setting the date for the next board meeting.

The key discussion items for this board meeting included the review and possible action concerning the ETHAN Health LGC Licensing Agreement and the review of the ETHAN Health LGC Digital Transition Plan. Other business involved setting the date for the next board meeting.