City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Jim Tolbert, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

January 10, 2017

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

January 9, 2017

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Valerie Mascorro

Victoria Mascorro

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 Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 20, 2016 and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of December 19, 2016.

Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 212-0049

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Industrial Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Kalil Bottling Company of El Paso ("Lessee") for the premises described as follows:

Lots 5 and 6, Block 7, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 61,564.00 square feet of land more or less, and municipally known and numbered as 7328 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.2.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment of the Butterfield Trail Industrial Lease by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and SL EP Industrial, L.P., ("Assignor") and RNDC Texas, LLC ("Assignee"), for the following described property:  

A portion of Lot 7, Block 13, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Three, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 35 Celerity Wagon St., El Paso, Texas.

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.3.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Third Amendment to the Concession Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and 24-Hour Flower, Inc. to extend the term of the Agreement an additional five ( 5) years through December 31, 2021.

All Districts

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

That the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas; County of El Paso, Texas; Town of Anthony, Texas; Town of Horizon City, Texas; and the City of Socorro, Texas for the submittal of a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Operation Stonegarden 2016, in the total amount of $1,800,000.00. The amount of $1,111,259.00 for the City of El Paso covers overtime wages, benefits, and fuel used for law enforcement operations along routes of ingress and egress leading to and from the U.S. Mexico Border and other locations around the City in order to reduce crime in the border community and to ultimately improve the quality of life for the El Paso community.

That the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any grant related paperwork, including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and accept, reject, alter or terminate the resulting grant, authorize budget transfers, and submit necessary revisions to the operational  plan.

That the acceptance of the grant award is in the public interest and will not be used to offset or decrease total salaries, expenses and allowances that the City receives or provides to its Police Department at or after the time the grant is awarded. No cash match or in-kind match is required for this grant.

That in the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the governing body will return all funds to the Homeland Security Grant Division.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

(Attachment)

4.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV), a non-profit corporation, to provide outreach emergency counseling and follow-up public health services for reported victims of sexual assault, a public health and safety function, for an annual amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00). The term of this Agreement shall start January 28, 2017 with two automatic annual renewals.  The total amount of the three year period shall not exceed One Hundred and Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($150,000.00).

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

(Attachment)

4.3.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to the Lease Agreement by and between West El Paso Boeing, TX, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company ("Landlord"), and the City of El Paso("Tenant"), allowing Tenant to do and pay for further improvements on the premises, not to exceed One Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($100,000.00).

District 2

Economic and International Development, Jose Carlos Villalva, (915) 504-5880

(Attachment)

5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

That the City Manager or designee be authorized to extend the term of  the individual Contracts No. 2012-103R (Third Party Residential Building Inspection and Plan Review Services) with ECM International, Inc., The Institute for Building Technology & Safety, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Code Compliance Inspections, PC, Michelle’s Ventures dba Vision Consultants for an additional one hundred eighty (180) days, ending on July 25, 2017, to be compensated at the per inspection contract rates.

All Districts

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

Planning & Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

(Attachment)

5.2.

That the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director is authorized to notify Crystal Ice Cream-Felipe Ortega, that the City is terminating Contract No. 2014-296 Food & Beverage Concessions-Athletic Fields [Re-Bid] for default effective January 10, 2017, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Section C, Paragraph 8B of the Contract Clauses, due to contractor’s failure to provide the services required under the Contract.

Department:  Parks and Recreation

Districts(s):   All

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

A Resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for a Recreational Trails Grant with Texas Parks and Wildlife in the amount of $200,000 for the Ascarate to Riverside Trail and authorizing the City Manager to sign grant agreements, and to expend the funds on this project should the grant application be successful.

District 3

Parks and Recreation, Paula Powell, (915) 212-1709

(Attachment)

7.

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

7.1.

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the “Approval of the Highest Elected Official” in conjunction with the proposed issuance by Alamito Public Facilities Corporation (the “Issuer”), a public facility of the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (the “Sponsor”), in one or more series, of multifamily housing revenue bonds to be issued by the Issuer as tax-exempt bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $41,000,000.

All Districts

City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

8.

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

8.1.

Robert Fierro to the El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC) by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.

Representative Lily Limon, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

8.2.

James Schwitters to the El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC) by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

9.

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

9.1.

Abraham M. Monteros to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Jim Tolbert, District 2.

Representative Jim Tolbert, (915) 212-1006

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

10.

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

10.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  (See Attachment A)

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

11.

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

11.1.

For Notation:  Contract with Bacon Lee & Associates for $24,000 to create Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) project development benchmarks that align to timeline of the pledged $20 million in private sector fundraising.

All Districts

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Tracey Jerome, (915) 212-1783

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Ben Fyffe, (915) 212-1766

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

12.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

12.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2016-1263 Armed Security Guard Services to Ruiz Protective Services, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $55,631.68. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $166,895.04 for a total five (5) year award of $278,158.40.

Department:                                Public Health

Award to:                                     Ruiz Protective Services, Inc.

                                                    Dallas, TX

Item(s):                                        All

Initial Term:                                 3 years

Option to Extend:                        2 years

Annual Estimated Award:           $ 55,631.68

Initial Term Estimated Award:     $ 166,895.04 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:               $ 278,158.40 (5 Years)

Account No.:                               341-1000-41170-522120-P4103

Funding Source:                          General Fund

District(s):                                    All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Public Health Department recommends award to Ruiz Protective Services, Inc., the bidder offering the best value bid. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

13.

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

13.1.

Request that the Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2014-083 (Re-Bid) Animal Food Produce with OLUS Distributing, Inc. for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on March 25, 2014. The extended contract period will be from March 25, 2017 through March 24, 2018.

Department:                            Zoo

Award to:                                 OLUS Distributing, Inc.

                                                El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                    All

Option:                                    (1) one year

Annual Estimated Award:       $99,416.00

Total Estimated Award:          $99,416.00 (1 year)

Account No.:                           3400-452-52140-P5241-531100

Funding Source:                     Zoo Operations

District(s):                                All

This is a Best Value, services contract.

All Districts

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

Zoo, Steve Marshall (915) 521-1850

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

14.

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

14.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign a Consulting Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, acting in its capacity as the fiscal agent of the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization for the El Paso Urban Transportation Study Area (“EPMPO”) and Alliance Transportation Group, Inc. (“Alliance”) regarding the development of the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (“MTP”) and Transportation Conformity Report for the total consideration of FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED  AND 92/100 DOLLARS ($477,200.92).  The Agreement shall run for thirty-six (36) months from its execution, with an option to extend for an additional twenty-four (24 months).

This is a Request for Qualifications, service contract.

All Districts

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

MPO Executive Director, Michael Medina, (915) 212-7103

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

15.

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

15.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2017-251 for Rehabilitation of Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridges to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for estimated award of $226,768.50.

Department:                            Capital Improvement

Award to:                                 International Eagle Enterprises, Inc.

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                    All

Initial Term:                             75 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                                 $ 226,768.50

Total Estimated Award:           $ 226,768.50

Account No.:                           564-3305-64840-580270-PCP17IB001

Funding Source:                      Bridge Enterprise Fund

District(s):                                6

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

It is requested 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 execution of this award.

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity.  The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

District 6

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

Capital Improvement, Andrew Goh, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Crime Stoppers Month

2.

El Paso Day of Dignity and Solidarity

3.

National Mentoring Month

RECOGNITIONS

Housing Authority of the City of El Paso’s Home Ownership and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

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 8:00 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 Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

16.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of East 80.5 feet of Lot 149, Sunrise Acres No.2, 4752 Atlas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2/c (Apartment/condition) and imposing conditions.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 4752 Atlas Avenue. Property Owner: Porfirio Guevara. PZRZ16-00036

District 2

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Jeff Howell, (915) 212-1607

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 7, 2017

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

17.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

17.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2014-103 Grounds Maintenance for El Paso City Parks – Mowing with Abescape Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on March 11, 2014. The extended contract period will be from March 11, 2017 – March 10, 2019.

Department:                          Parks and Recreation

Award to:                               Abescape Landscaping & Irrigation, LLC

                                              El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                  All

Option to Extend:                  2 years

Annual Estimated Award:     $ 268,380.00

Total Estimated Award:         $ 536,760.00 (2 Years)

Account No.:                         451-51295-522210-2305-P5119

Funding Source:                    Environmental Fee

District(s):                              All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

17.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2017-417 General Cleaning – Parks and Recreation Facilities to Ace Government Services, LLC for an initial (3) year term estimated award of $2,644,043.40. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $1,762,695.60 for a total five (5) year award of $4,406,739.00. The period of performance is from January 11, 2017 through January 10, 2020.

Department:                               Parks and Recreation

Award to:                                   Ace Government Services, LLC

                                                   El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                      All

Initial Term:                                3 years

Option to Extend:                       2 years

Annual Estimated Award:          $ 881,347.80

Initial Term Estimated Award:   $ 2,644,043.40 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:             $ 4,406,739.00 (5 Years)

Account No.:                              451-51230-522060-1000-P5106

                                                   451-51260-522060-1000-P5110

                                                   451-51260-522060-1000-P5111

                                                   451-51270-522060-1000-P5114

                                                   451-51280-522060-1000-P5116

Funding Source:                        General Fund

District(s):                                  All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Parks and Recreation Department recommend award to Ace Government Services, LLC, the bidder offering the best value bid. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

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

Parks & Recreation, Tracy A, Novak, (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

18.

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

18.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Orders to Truck Enterprises, Inc. the sole source vendor for the purchase of AutoCar Proprietary Parts and Service, with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year.

Department:                             Streets and Maintenance

Award to:                                  Truck Enterprises, Inc.

                                                 El Paso, TX

Annual Estimated Amount:      $166,666.66

Total Estimated Award:            $500,000.00 (3 years)

Account No.:                            532-37020-531210-3600-P3711

                                                 532-37020-531250-3600-P3701

Funding Source:                       Internal Service Fund

                                                 Inventory Purchases Materials and Supplies

                                                 Equipment Outside Repair Services

District(s):                                 All

Sole Source No.:                      2017-613

This is a sole source, service contract.

All Districts

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

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7115

(Attachment)

18.2.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2014-050 Vehicle Offsite Fueling with Western Refining Wholesale Inc., for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on January 28, 2014.  The extended contract period will be from January 28, 2017 to January 27, 2019.

Department:                             Streets and Maintenance

Award to:                                  Western Refining Wholesale Inc.

                                                  El Paso, TX

Option:                                      One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:      $950,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:          $1,900,000.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                            532 – 37020 – 531240 – 3600 - P3710

Funding Source:                       Internal Service Fund – Fuel Inventory

                                                  Purchases

District(s):                                 All

This is a low bid, service contract.

All Districts

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

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7000

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

19.

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

19.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 6 of the El Paso City Code (Transportation for Hire); revising Chapter 6.04 to update definitions; add Article VII (Group Cycle Operations); and correct typographical errors; the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

(Attachment)

20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

20.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the real property known as: Being all of Tract 3, J.L. Johannsen Survey No. 185, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special District) Pursuant to Section 20.04.360, and providing a Detailed Site Development Plan Pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code to allow for Other Retail (low-volume), Professional Offices, & Self- Storage Warehouses. Subject Property: 5980 Johannsen Rd. Owner: Johannsen Development Group, Inc. PZRZ16-00019 [POSTPONED FROM 11-29-2016 AND 12-20-2016]

District 1

Planning and Inspections Department; Larry Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections Department; Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

20.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the South of 65 ft. of Lot 205 and all of Lot 206, Sunrise Acres No. 2, 4805 Apollo Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use), and approving a master zoning plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 4805 Apollo Drive. Property Owner: Zima Properties. PZRZ16-00032

District 2

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

21.

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

21.1.

Update on the International Bridges Department’s operations and review and discussion on the quarterly report for the reimbursable services agreement authorized under Section 560 which allows the City to pay for Customs and Border Protection overtime in an effort to reduce wait times at City owned ports of entry and staff all lanes during peak hours.

All Districts

International Bridges, Mathew McElroy, (915) 533-7428

International Bridges, David A. Coronado, (915) 533-7428

(Attachment)

21.2.

Discussion and action that the Mayor be authorized to sign a Donations Acceptance Agreement by and between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”), the U.S. General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service and the City of El Paso (“City”), for the City’s removal of a traffic median at the Ysleta Port of Entry and reconstruction of the affected commercial inspection lanes in accordance with CBP’s operational needs (“Project”), through the Section 559 program which allows for the donation of infrastructure improvements.

District 6

International Bridges, Mathew McElroy, (915) 533-7428

International Bridges, Paul A. Stresow, (915) 533-7428

(Attachment)

22.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

22.1.

Presentation update from Housing Authority of the City of El Paso (HACEP) on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program for FY17 Q1.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Veronica R. Soto, (915) 212-0138

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS / PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

23.

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

23.1.

Report on management's review of grievance filed by ATU Local 1256 regarding longevity.

Human Resources, Linda Ball Thomas, (915) 212-1240

(Attachment)

23.2.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance 8064 (Classification and Compensation Plan) to amend Section 3.6 (Longevity Pay) to comport with the legislative intent of the City Council to pay longevity pursuant to the City’s Budget Resolution. [POSTPONED FROM 12-06-2016]

All Districts

Human Resources, Linda Ball Thomas, (915) 212-1260

(Attachment)

24.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

24.1.

Update on the Texas Military Summit held on December 8, 2016. [POSTPONED FROM 12-20-2016]

Representative Carl Robinson, (915) 212-1016

(Attachment)

24.2.

Presentation and discussion on State wide legislative issues affecting Texas cities in the upcoming 85th Legislative session. [POSTPONED FROM 12-20-2016]

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

24.3.

Discussion and action on a Resolution in support of DREAMers and their families in El Paso.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

24.4.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to provide realistic and accurate cost estimates for the following items regarding the Convention Center/MPC site:

1. To provide an accurate cost estimate of the potential loss of revenue from the Convention Center, the loss of revenue from tax rebates, the cost of not honoring the 380 agreements in place and the loss of the HOT tax revenue and how that will impact paying the baseball stadium debt. 

2. To provide an estimate for the cost liabilities associated with canceling the events that are already booked at the Convention Center.

3. Provide an estimate for liabilities associated with the 380 agreements in place and any other direct or indirect costs involved.

4. Estimates of any other direct or indirect costs involved with moving the MPC site to the Convention Center site.

5. Provide the total amount that has already been spent on this project.

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

24.5.

Discussion and action on what funding source the city plans to use to pay for the Multipurpose Center.

Representative Michiel R. Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

24.6.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to provide a realistic and accurate presentation on how the proposed arena can be built on the Convention Center campus to exclude the Abraham Chavez theater.

1. To show no potential loss of revenue from the Convention Center, loss of revenue from tax rebates, continue honoring the 380 agreements in place and no loss of the HOT tax revenue plus how that will impact paying the baseball stadium debt. 

2. To show no cancelation of any events that are already booked at the Convention Center.

3. Estimates of any other direct or indirect costs involved with moving the MPC site to the Convention Center site.

4. Provide the total amount that has already been spent on this project and how that same funding will be useful in the determination of the new site.

5. Provide estimated costs that were scheduled to be paid to residents displaced by the arena, cost to purchase property to include legal expenses and third party contracts.

Discussion and action on what funding source the city plans to use to pay for it.

Representative Lily Limon, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

24.7.

Discussion and action on the Multi Purpose Center/Arena.

All Districts

Representative Jim Tolbert, (915) 212-1006

(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.

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

Discussion and action on the following:

EX1.

Rene Ebarguen v. City of El Paso; Matter No. 11-1006-073 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Elizabeth Ruhmann, (915) 212-0033

EX2.

9.240 acres of land being a portion of Tracts 7A and 8C, Block 55, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  (551.072 and 551.087)

City Attorney's Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033

EX3.

Multipurpose Arena (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033

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