City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

 

Cassandra Hernandez, District 3

 

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Isabel Salcido, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

 

Henry Rivera, District 7

 

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

January 7, 2020

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

 

AND

 

AGENDA REVIEW MEETING

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR

January 6, 2020

9:00 AM

 

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

INVOCATION BY INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA HOSPICE CHAPLAIN, SAM L. FARAONE

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Boy Scout Troop 4 at the invitation of Mayor Dee Margo

 

Roee Belkin

Nathan Perez

Mauricio Posadas

Fernando Sepulveda

Christopher Torres

 

 

 

 

 

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Crime Stoppers Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Week

 

 

 

 

 

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

 

 

 

 

 

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by  City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote   has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.1.

Approval of the Minutes for the Agenda Review of December 16, 2019 and the Special City Council meeting of December 20, 2019.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.1.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor"), Shaudra Company, Inc., ("Assignor") and Mast Partners, L.P. ("Assignee") for a portion of Lot 4, Block 2B, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 4, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas municipally known and numbered as 6460 Hiller, El Paso, Texas.

 

The remaining lease term is 40 years with one (1) ten-year option. The site is 71,919.363 square feet at $0.40 per square foot and the annual rental rate is $28,767.75. All terms and conditions remain the same.

 

 

 

District 3

 

 

 

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1.

This award will take proactive approaches to prevent fire/medical incidents and lower regional risk. The City of El Paso retention of its ISO Class 1 rating is directly correlated to commercial and residential insurance rates.

 

Award Summary:

 

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Professional Services Agreement for Public Protection Classification (PPC) Consultant Services, Contract No. 2020-417R, by and between the City of El Paso and Mike Pietsch, P.E. Consulting Services, Inc. to provide assistance with the El Paso Fire Department ISO Survey, for a contract term of one (1) year from the effective date of the Agreement with one (1) option to extend for one (1) additional year, to be compensated on a phase by phase basis for a contract amount not to exceed $89,500.00.

 

In addition, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents necessary to effectuate this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Fire, Chief Mario D’Agostino, (915) 212-4305

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.1.

This award will support the continuous effort to create innovative recreational, educational and cultural programs while delivering exceptional concessionaire services at the Water Parks for the community.  

 

Award Summary:

 

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Concession Agreement known as 2020-546 Water Parks Concessions between THE CITY OF EL PASO and BORREGO ENTERPRISES, INC., a Texas corporation (“Concessionaire”), for the Concessionaire to sell food and beverages, including alcoholic beverages, and offer catering services at the Camp Cohen, Lost Kingdom, Chapoteo, and Oasis water parks (“Water Parks”) for a term of 2 years with three 1 year options to extend beginning on the Commencement Date, for a concessionaire fee of 18% of the gross revenue to be paid to the City. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to the District 2 Regional Water Park, that is currently under construction.

 

 

 

District 2

 

 

 

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso ("UMC"), for the period of December 1, 2019 through January 1, 2022, whereby the parties agree to share information for purposes of contributing to each party meeting the immunization metrics required under the Delivery System Reform Incentive Program operated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  This Interlocal Agreement does not require an exchange of money between the parties.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 212-6500

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.1.

Jayne Causey to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body, of refunds of tax overpayments, greater than $2,500.00.  (See Attachment A)

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Tax Office, Maria O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

10.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amounts of $300 from Gary Porras Sr.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.1.

Award of Solicitation No. 2020-450R Water Parks Ticketing System to CivicPlus, LLC, for a three (3) year initial term estimated award of $307,045.00. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $140,750.00 for a total five (5) year estimated award of $447,795.00.

 

Contract Variance:

No previous contract.

 

Department:                                        Parks and Recreation

Award to:                                             CivicPlus. LLC

                                                            Manhattan, KS

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $307,045.00 (3 years)

Option Estimated Award:                    $140,750.00 (2 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $447,795.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                       451-51245-580100-1000-                                                                               P5125/P5126/P5127/P5128

                                                            451-51245-522205-1000-                                                                               P5125/P5126/P5127/P5128

                                                            451-51245-533020-1000-                                                                               P5125/P5126/P5127/P5128

Funding Source:                                 General Fund

District(s):                                            All

 

This is a Request for Proposals, service contract.

 

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation Departments recommend award as indicated to CivicPlus, LLC, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.

 

In addition, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorize to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak, (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

 

 

 

 

 

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.  Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

A sign-up form is available on line at http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

 

 

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 9:00 a.m. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.150 (Shared Mobility Devices), to extend the evaluation period for the placement of shared mobility devices on the right of way to January 31, 2021. The Penalty is as provided in Section 15.08.150 of the El Paso City Code.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Kevin Smith, (915) 212-1566

(Attachment)

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management:

 

 

 

 

 

 

13.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 16090, granting a Franchise to El Paso Electric Company, (as amended by Ordinances No. 17460 and 18772, amending the street rental charge) to remove the restriction on the additional fee, and provide for additional compensation and assurances to the City and providing consent as required in Section 15.08.013 of the City Code and Ordinance No. 16090 upon the terms and conditions described in this Ordinance; the penalty as provided in City Code Section 15.08.040.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-0023

(Attachment)

 

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 21, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Among All Members of the Community

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-834R Fiber Network Services to Conterra Ultra Broadband Services, LLC for an initial three (3) year estimated award of $1,908,000.00.  The award is to include two (2), one year options in the amount of $1,272,000.00 for a total five (5) year award of $3,180,000.00.  The period of performance is from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2023.

 

This award will support the 2025 Strategic Plan Goal: 4.3 – Establish Technical Criteria for Improved Quality of Life Facilities.  Through the term of this contract, 46 existing locations will obtain these services to include 54 future sites for a total of 100 sites.

 

COST VARIANCE:              

 

The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the previous contracts is as follows: A 23.58% decrease for each location, the adopted budget assumed a 10% increase for both plans.

 

Department:                            Department of Information Technology Services

Award to:                                 Conterra Ultra Broadband Services, LLC

                                                Charlotte, NC

Items:                                      All

Initial Term:                             3 years

Option to extend:                    Two (2) one year options

Annual Estimated Award:       $636,000.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $1,908,000.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:          $3,180,000.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                           239-15090-540000-1000

Funding Source:                     General Fund

Districts:                                  All

 

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

 

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Department of Information Technology Services recommend award as indicated to Conterra Ultra Broadband Services, LLC, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement. 

 

In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Information Technology Services, Araceli Guerra, (915) 212-1400

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.1.

Presentation and discussion of the Capital Improvement Program Comprehensive Update.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2020”; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such certificates; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such certificates to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.2.

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020” in one or more series; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance; including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.3.

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City Of El Paso, Texas, Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2020 (El Paso International Airport)” to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of authority relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), Article VII (Public Hearings), Section 20.04.520 (Notice); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table Of Permissible Uses); Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection A; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection D; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection E; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection F; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection G; And Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.22 (Nonconforming Situations), Section 20.22.100 (Nonconforming PWSF) of the El Paso City Code to modify existing standards, update notification requirements, update the Table Of Permissible Uses; Require compliance with a Policy Guide; to establish location preferences, clarify organization of the Title; and provide for Non Conforming Situations. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

 

 

This item includes the recommended revisions to the proposed code amendments previously presented to City Council on October 29, 2019.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), Article VII (Public Hearings), Section 20.04.520 (Notice); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table Of Permissible Uses); Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection A; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection D; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection E; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection F; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection G; And Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.22 (Nonconforming Situations), Section 20.22.100 (Nonconforming PWSF) of the El Paso City Code to modify existing standards, update notification requirements, update the Table Of Permissible Uses; Require compliance with a Policy Guide; to establish location preferences, clarify organization of the Title; and provide for Non Conforming Situations. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 08-20-19, 09-17-19, 10-01-19 AND 10-29-19]

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST19-00009, to allow for a ballroom on the property described as a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Aguirre Subdivision Unit 2, 6456 Doniphan Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.240 of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6456 Doniphan Drive. Property Owner: Rio Bravo Investments, LLC. PZST19-00009.

 

 

 

District 1

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.4.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit no. PZST19-00002: to allow for Off Street Parking (Serving Another Property) in an R-5 (Residential) district on the property legally described as Lots 31 and 32, Block 101, East El Paso Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso, Texas; and to allow a 100% parking reduction on the property legally described as a Portion of Lot 5 and all of Lots 6 to 8, Block 101, East El Paso Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3000 Douglas and 3011 Pershing. Owner: Hector Barragan and 3011 Pershing LLC PZST19-00002.

 

 

 

District 2

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Karina Brasgalla, (915) 212-1604

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.5.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1:  Lots 3 and 4, Block 8, Rocket Warehouse Park Unit Two, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-4 (Commercial) and P-R1 (Planned Residential) TO A-3 (Apartment); AND, Parcel 2:  A portion of Section 31, Block 80, TSP 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Rocket Warehouse Park Unit Three CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-M (Apartment/Mobile Home Park), C-4 (Commercial) and P-R1 (Planned Residential) TO A-3 (Apartment); AND, Parcel 3:  A portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Rocket Warehouse Park Unit Three, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM P-R1 (Planned Residential) TO A-3 (Apartment); the penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 10405 Dyer Street. Property Owner: Textape Inc. PZRZ19-00021

 

 

 

District 4

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Philip Etiwe, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Brenda Cantu, (915) 212-1642

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.6.

An Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 20.02, Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Medical Waste Facility and amend the definition for Heavy Processing Facility, Section 20.08.030.C Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) to add Medical Waste Facility, Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) to add supplemental use regulations for Medical Waste Facility, Section 20.14.020.C Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards) to add parking requirements for Medical Waste Facility.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Raul Garcia, (915) 212-1643

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and BROCK AND BUSTILLOS, INC., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “RECREATIONAL FACILITY LOWER BEAUMONT PROPERTY – FT. BLISS” for an amount not to exceed SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($650,913.39); that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00); and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00); if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Nine Hundred Thirteen and 39/100 Dollars ($750,913.39); and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement.

 

 

 

District 2

 

 

 

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.1.

Discussion and action on a referral made by the Civil Service Commission at its December 12, 2019 meeting relating to a grievance appeal brought by Daniel Martinez and Jose Villalobos with regards to Sun Metro’s FY 2019 Safety Incentive Program.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Human Resources, Linda Ball Thomas, (915) 212-0045

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution declaring a process to censure an El Paso City Council Representative.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1063

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

20.1.

Discussion and action that the Mayor and City Council Representatives censures and condemns Representative Sam Morgan for conduct that violates the values of El Paso in a way that is not befitting of an elected member of the Council; Representative Sam Morgan will be presented the pronouncement of censure; and Representative Sam Morgan will be censured by the public reading of this resolution at the conclusion of the City Council meeting. Further, that Mayor and City Council do not condone domestic violence, and believe Representative Sam Morgan is entitled to due process under the law. Resolution to follow. [POSTPONED FROM 10-29-19]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.

OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.1.

Presentation and discussion on the 4th Quarter Financial Report for FY 2019

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

City Manager's Office, K. Nicole Cote, (915) 212-1092

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.2.

Discussion and action on Street Resurfacing Recommendations.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.3.

Quarterly presentation on active capital projects, Quality of Life, and Street project updates.

 

 

 

All Districts

 

 

 

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

     
     

Section 551.071

 

CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072

 

DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073

 

DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074

 

PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076

 

DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS

Section 551.087

 

DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

Section 551.089

 

DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN

 

                       

 

 

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Sign Language interpreters are provided for regular City Council meetings. Copies of this Agenda will be provided in Braille, large print, or audiotape upon requests made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.

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