City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, 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 13, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

January 12, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Constance Hulbert Elementary

Aaron Carreon

Serenity Hernandez

Jessica Ann Garcia

Daniel Mendoza

Denise Rodriguez

Natalia Ramos

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://www.elpasotexas.gov/muni_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.

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

2.

Sageland MicroSociety Bags 2 Benches Champions Day

RECOGNITIONS

Andres F. Hernandez

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. The wording of all agenda items shall appear in the minutes of this meeting of the City Council as posted, unless otherwise revised by this or other motion of Council, without the necessity of the City Clerk reading the wording of each item into the record.

CONSENT AGENDA

1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 2015, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of January 5, 2015, and the Special City Council Meetings of January 5, 2015 and January 7, 2015.

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

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

3.

RESOLUTIONS:

3.1.

That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  (See Attachment A)

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060

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3.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Independent Contractor Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas and Berumen, PLLC, for the latter to provide Medical Director services to the emergency medical staff of the City of El Paso; from January 13, 2015 through August 31, 2015, with the City Manager being authorized to administratively extend the Agreement for an additional twelve (12) month period.

All Districts

Fire, Samuel Pena, (915) 485-5605

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-0043

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4.

APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

4.1.

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

All Districts

Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 212-1736

(Attachment)

5.

NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

5.1.

Accept the donation of $10,000 from W. Silver Recycling, Inc. for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

6.

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

Public comment typically is not taken during the introduction 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.

6.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivision and Development Plats), Section 19.08.020 (Timing of Public Improvements, Permit Issuance), the Penalty being as provided in Chapter 19.42 of the City of El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2015

6.2.

An Ordinance renewing the Special Privilege License granted to El Paso 221, L.P. by Ordinance No. 014526 and later assigned to Madison River Investments, LLC, by Ordinance No. 016963 for the maintenance and use of an existing underground tunnel encroaching within a portion of Kansas Street between Mills Avenue and Texas Avenue for a second term of fifteen years and amending the assignment provision to allow for transfer of obligations to another party through a lender. Applicant: Madison River Investments, LLC.

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2015

6.3.

An Ordinance annexing the following real property described as Tract 1C, Section 39, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys and a portion of Zaragoza Road (F.M. 659), El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: West of Zaragoza at Pebble Hills; Property Owners: Tomly Corporation, Inc. SUAX13-00002 (Adjacent to District 5)

Adjacent to District 5

Planning & Inspections, Nelson Ortiz, (915) 212-1606

Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2015

6.4.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance 8065 (Civil Service Rules And Regulations), to amend a Section of Rule No. 1 to comport with Charter Amendments relating to Election of Civil Service Officers; to amend a Section of Rule No. 6 to clarify the intent of Sick Leave Verification Requirements; to amend a Section of Rule 8 to clarify the Application of Formal Counselings in Progressive Discipline; and to amend a portion of Rule No. 8 and Rule No. 10 to comport with legislative amendments to Chapter 150 of the Local Government Code relating to Municipal Employees as Candidates for Public Office.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 20, 2015

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

7.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

7.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, the sole provider for Pierce Proprietary Parts and Service.

Department:                                        El Paso Fire

Award to:                                             Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC

                                                            Houston, TX

Annual Estimated Amount:     $200,000

Funding Source:                    322-22090-1000-531180-P2216

Account No.:                                       Vehicle Maintenance Supplies

Districts(s):                                          ALL     

Sole Source No.:                                2015-523

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Chief Samuel Pena, (915) 485-5610

(Attachment)

7.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-355R Property Insurance for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $1,554,510.00. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $1,036,340.00 for a total five (5) year award of $2,590,850.00. Initial contract period will begin January 3, 2015 through January 2, 2018.

Department: Human Resources

Award to: USI Southwest, Inc.

El Paso, TX

Item(s): All

Initial Term: 3 Years

Option to Extend: 2 Years

Annual Estimated Award: $518,170.00

 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,554,510.00 (3 Years)

 Total Estimated Award: $2,590,850.00 (5 Years)

Account No.: 999 – 99999 – 1000 – 544090

Funding Source: Non-departmental – Property Insurance Expense

District(s): All

This is a RFP contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Human Resources recommends award as indicated to USI Southwest the highest rank proposer. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. [POSTPONED FROM 12-30-2014]

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS / OTHER BUSINESS

8.

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS:

8.1.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Lampshade Coco, LLC for the construction, installation, maintenance, use and repair of an elevator within certain portions of City right-of-way along the Durango Service Road adjacent to the property located at 500 West San Francisco Avenue, El Paso, Texas for a term of twenty years with one renewable twenty year term.

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Valerie Herrera, (915) 212-1517

Planning & Inspections, Elizabeth Gibson (915) 212-1500

(Attachment)

8.2.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Tracts 6B and 6G, Block 22, Ysleta Grant, 7063 Alameda Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3 (Commercial) to I-MU (Industrial Mixed Use), approving a Master Zoning Plan and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Applicant: Francisco and Remedios Ramirez, Location: 7063 Alameda Avenue, PZRZ14-00044 Note: This is an appeal request [POSTPONED FROM 01-06-2015]

District 3

Planning and Inspections, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613

Planning and Inspections, Alex Hoffman, (915) 212-1566

(Attachment)

8.2.2.

Discussion and action to direct Planning staff to work with the residents of Ramos Court to begin a city-initiated rezoning of the single family homes and any other nonconforming lots.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

9.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

9.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

a.  Country Club Reconstruction, Districts 1 and 8, Geoffrey Espineli, 212-1836.

b.  Montwood Reconstruction, District 7, Julian Rodriguez, 212-1802.

Engineering and Construction Managment, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831

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10.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

10.1.

Discussion and action to establish the Alameda Recreation/Senior/Library Center as the priority project for District 3 as it is the only quality of life project in the district,  to direct staff to establish a timeline for design and construction of the project and review the city’s roll out plan for the project within the first five years.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

10.2.

Discussion and action to change council rules to mandate the Mayor vote on all issues that require a super majority vote to pass.

Representative Michiel R. Noe, (915) 212-1021

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

Section 551.087            DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

EX1.

Status update of El Paso Fire Collective Bargaining (551.071)

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

ADJOURN

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