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 27, 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 26, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Cadwallader Elementary School

Isela Trujillo

Victoria Jimenez

Sophia Bustillos

Anai Medrano

Nicolas Tarango

Eliyah Glasqow

Vianey Castro

Ruby Levario

Nicolas Barrios

Erick Andrade

Evelyn Ontiveros

Renee Ortiz

Vanesa Anguiano

Itzel Mendez

NatalyTorres

Isabel Chairez

April Navarrete

Ilyssa Gallegos

Roxanne Porras

Jayden Bustillos

Joaquin Velasco

Jaylee Levario

Melany Cruz

Nadia Kassem

Jasmine Garcia

Sabrina Rodriguez

Alberto Puentes

Jenavieve Valadez

Isabel Lugo

Jacob Quiroz

Reyes Mata

Kayla Alvarado

Nathan Escobedo

Natalie Escobedo

Justin Nicolas Ortiz

Amor Sanchez

Elaina Hastings

Ronin Burton

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.

Catholic Schools Week

2.

National Mentoring Month

RECOGNITIONS

City Employees

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 20, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of January 12, 2015.

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

3.

RESOLUTIONS:

3.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement (AJW-FN-CSA-15-2174) between the City of El Paso and the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for Resident Engineering construction support and flight inspection of the impacted FAA system as part of the Reconstruction of Runway 08L-26R Project at the El Paso International Airport.  The total amount of the agreement to be paid to the FAA is $250,231.06.

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4724

(Attachment)

3.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Acknowledgment of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), PXP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 50% interest; SoCal Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 5.25% interest, and PEP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 44.75% interest, (“Assignors”) and Tower Assets Newco IX LLC (“Assignee”) for the following described property:  Lot 1, Block 11, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Two, Foreign Trade Zone No. 68, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 25 Butterfield Trail Blvd., El Paso, Texas

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

3.3.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Acknowledgment of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), PWR12-MAC Industrial Portfolio Southwest LLC (“Assignor”), and PXP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 50% interest; SoCal Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 5.25%  interest, and PEP Texas, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, an undivided 44.75% interest (“Assignors”) and Leigh Fisher Capital Group, LLC (“Assignee”) for the following described property:  A portion of Lot 5, Block 8, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit One, Replat “A”, and all of Lot 6, Block 8, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit One, Replat “B”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 11 Leigh Fisher Blvd., El Paso, Texas.

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

3.4.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign all contracts and documents with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for fifth round Homeless Housing and Service Program (HHSP) funds in the amount of $442,223, and with the agencies approved for HHSP funds, as specified in the Resolution, as well as amendments to such contracts which add or reduce funding when such amendments are consensual, including the de-obligation of funds by mutual termination; and authorizing the City Manager to take any actions necessary to accomplish the intent of this resolution and to sign all Certifications, Performance Reports, and any agreements or related documents for TDHCA or agency HHSP activities upon approval by the City Attorney’s Office and Director of Community and Human Development.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Veronica R. Soto, (915) 212-1659

Community and Human Development, Anthony Shaar, (915) 212-1658

(Attachment)

3.5.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the City of El Paso and First National Bank, for the purchase of a portion of Lot 1, Block 166, Tierra Del Este Unit Forty Eight, according to the Plat thereof on file under County Clerk's file No. 20060056855, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas and that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. The property is needed for the construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of Edgemere Blvd. and Tierra Fertil Drive/R. C. Poe.  The purchase price is the appraised value of $10,000.00.

District 5

Engineering & Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831

Engineering & Construction Management, Liza Ramirez-Tobias, (915) 212-1840

(Attachment)

3.6.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the City of El Paso and Rio Grande Mob East, Ltd., a Texas Limited Partnership for the purchase of a portion of  Lot 1, Block 1, Edgemere Point, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas according to the Plat thereof on file under County Clerk's file No.  20070006905, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas, and that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. The property is needed for the construction of a traffic circle at the intersection of Edgemere Blvd. and Tierra Fertil Drive/R. C. Poe.  The purchase price is the appraised value of $10,000.00.

District 5

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

Engineering and Construction Management, Liza Ramirez-Tobias, (915) 212-1840

(Attachment)

3.7.

That the City Council ratifies the exempt expenditure in the amount of Three Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred Two and 26/100 Dollars ($333,302.26) to Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC for the removal of additional buried household trash discovered in connection with the Cheryl Ladd Park Project, Solicitation No 2013-266, and the expenditure of this amount is necessary to preserve and protect the public health and safety of the municipality’s residents.  The contract amount, including the exempt expenditure is $1,536,079.26.  In addition, the City Council approves an additional extension of three hundred (300) consecutive calendar days to the construction term because the identified time was necessary to remove the additional household waste from the Project site.

District 6

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

(Attachment)

3.8.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso, Texas, for the provision of public health and environmental services ("Services"), dated July 8, 2014, to add the City of San Elizario as a party, authorizing the City of El Paso to provide the Services to the City of San Elizario for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, and acknowledging that the County of El Paso's annual amount of $813,230 noted in the July 8, 2014 Interlocal Agreement, already incorporates the annual cost of SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($66,950.00) for the Services which shall be provided by the City of El Paso to San Elizario, and citing various authorizations by the City of San Elizario for the term of the First Amendment.

County of El Paso and the City of San Elizario

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

(Attachment)

3.9.

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

Districts 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8

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

(Attachment)

3.10.

That the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Ardovino’s Wine Gourmet & Gifts, INC, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on Cincinnati Avenue and Baltimore Avenue, between Stanton Street and Mesa Street, to include the adjacent alleys from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2015 through 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2015 is a permissible activity in conjunction with Hard Liquors, LLC’s Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street 2015 upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of El Paso (CSEV15-00006)

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Martin Camarillo, (915) 212-1506

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

(Attachment)

3.11.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign and submit HHSC Contract No. 529-11-0001-00024H, which is an Amendment Eight to HHSC Contract No. 529-11-0001-00024, and other related documents for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, to adjust the budget by adding $212,000.00, to compensate for another year of operations costs related to the provision of comprehensive Information & Referral Services by the City, with the amendment affecting the period from September 1, 2014 through August 31,2015.

All Districts

Public Health, Sue Beatty, (915) 212-6589

(Attachment)

3.12.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign Consent to Assignment of Contract No. 2012-298 for Paper Sundries for Part A, items 5, 6, 7 and Contract No. 2013-083 Pool Chemicals for Item 2 from Baron Chemical Co. to International Laundry Services, Inc.

Department:    Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

                                 Parks and Recreation

Districts(s):   All

All Districts

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

Facilities and Fleet Maintenance, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000, Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak,

(Attachment)

4.

NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

4.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by City Representative Emma Acosta on November 20, 2014 in the amount of $500.00 from Randall J. Bowling; on November 20, 2014 in the amount of $500.00 from Robert L. Bowling IV; on November 20, 2014 in the amount of the amount of $1,000.00 from the El Paso Independent Automobile Dealer Association.

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

5.

REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

5.1.

Request that the Director for the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-151 Tire Recap, Retread, and Casing Repair Services with RB Wicker and Rubber Co. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on April 24, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 24, 2015 to April 23, 2017.

Department:                                        Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

Award to:                                             RB Wicker Tire and Rubber Co.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:     $131,712.50

Total Estimated Amount:        $263,425.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                                       231- 37020 – 531210 -3600 - P3711

Funding Source:                                 Equipment Outside Repair Services

District(s):                                            All

This is a best value bid, service contract.

All Districts

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

Facilities and Fleet Maintenance, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000

(Attachment)

5.2.

Request that the Director for the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-172 Peterbilt Proprietary Parts and Service with Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP dba Rush Truck Center of El Paso for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on April 24, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 24, 2015 to April 23, 2017.

Department:                                        Facilities and Fleet Maintenance

Award to:                                             Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP dba Rush Truck Center of El Paso

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:     $170,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:        $340,000.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                                       231- 37020 – 531210 -3600 - P3711

                                                            231- 37020 – 531250 -3600 - P3701

Funding Source:                                 Inventory Purchases Materials and Supplies

                                                            Equipment Outside Repair Services

District(s):                                            All

This is a low bid, service contract.

All Districts

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

Facilities and Fleet Maintenance, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000

(Attachment)

5.3.

Request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the option to extend current contract 2014-083 (Extension) 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 11, 2015 through March 10, 2016.

Department:                Zoo

Award to:                                 OLUS Distributing, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                                All

Option:                                                1 of 3

Annual Estimated Award:       $99,416.00

Total Estimated Award:          $99,416.00 (2 years)

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

Funding Source:                    Zoo Operations

District(s):                                            All

This is a Low Bid, supplies contract.

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

El Paso Zoo, Steve Marshall, (915) 521-1850

(Attachment)

6.

BIDS:

6.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2015-389 for Fire Station No.16, No.23 and No.25 - New Restrooms Facilities to MGB Group, Inc. for an estimated total amount of $254,969.00.

Department:    Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:         MGB Group, Inc.

El Paso, TX

Base Bid 1:      $ 175,897.00

Option 1:         $  79,072.00

Total Estimated Award:          $254,969.00

Time for Completion:  150      Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:        580270-4560-190-28340-PCP12MF010

Funding Source:         2012-2013 Certificates of Obligation 

Districts:          2, 3, and 4

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.

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.

This is a low bid, lump sum contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Districts 2, 3,and 4

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

7.

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.

7.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00032, to allow for a ground-mounted 55’ Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Delta Subdivision, 314 S. Glenwood Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 314 S. Glenwood Street. Property Owner: El Divino Salvadore Presbyterian Church, Inc. PZST14-00032

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

7.2.

An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Le Barron Park Subdivision, 9275 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9275 North Loop Drive. Property Owner: El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association. PZDS14-00032

District 6

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

7.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00033, to allow for infill development with reduced side street yard setbacks and reduced parking on the property described as Lots 1 – 8, Block 10, Military Heights, 2901, 2909, and 2915 Fort Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2901, 2909, and 2915 Fort Boulevard. Property Owner: Margarita T. Ochoa PZST14-00033

District 2

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

7.4.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00001, to allow for Infill Development with reduced rear yard setback and cumulative front and rear yard setbacks on the property described as Lot 5, Block 15, Mesquite Trails #3, 1340 Fito Hernandez Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1340 Fito Hernandez Street. Property Owner: Miguel and Cecilia Ortiz. PZST15-00001

Distric 6

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2015

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

8.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

8.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-433 for Street Resurfacing 2015 to ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC., for an estimated total amount of $7,999,002.60.

Department:    Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:         ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC.

El Paso, TX

Base Bid 1:      $7,999,002.60

Total Estimated Award:          $7,999,002.60

Time for Completion:  365      Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:        580270-4740-190-28900-PCP13ST002RSY3

Funding Source:         Street Infrastructure FY 13 and FY 14          

District:            All

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 end of 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.

This is a low bid, unit price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

All Districts

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

Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0118

(Attachment)

9.

PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

9.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department  be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-103R Third Party Residential Building Inspection and Plan Review Services with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., Code Compliance Inspections, PC, ECM International, Inc., The Institute for Building Technology and Safety and Michelle’s Ventures dba Vision Consultants, Inc. for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on March 27, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from March 27, 2015 to March 26, 2016.

Department:                                        Planning and Inspections

Award to:                                             Vendor 1:  Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

                                                            Plano, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:        $1,221,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                             Vendor 2:  Code Compliance Inspections, PC

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:                    $675,600.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                             Vendor 3:  ECM International, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:        $780,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                              Vendor 4:  The Institute for Building Technology and Safety

                                                            Ashburn, VA

Option:                                                One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:        $1,480,000.00 (1 year)

Award to:                                             Vendor 5:  Michelle’s Ventures dba Vision Consultants, Inc.

                                                            Plano, TX

Option:                                                One [of One]

Total Estimated Amount:        $1,362,000.00 (1 year)

Total Estimated Award:          $5,518,600.00

Account No.:                                         441520 & 441570

Funding Source:                                  Residential Building Permits & Plumbing Inspection Net 3rd Party

                                                                Payment

                                               Permit revenues are sourced to the General Fund; Restricted

                                                            Fund will be the pass-through for the Third-party Service

                                                            Providers

District(s):        All

This is a Request for Qualifications, services contract

All Districts

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

Planning and Inspections, Mathew McElroy, (915) 212-1550

(Attachment)

9.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-386R (Stop Loss) to Aetna Life Insurance Company for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $10,747,315.80.

Department:                                        Human Resources

Award to:                                             Aetna Life Insurance Company

                                                            Hartford, CT

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option:                                                none

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $3,582,438.60 (1 year)

Total Estimated Award:          $10,747,315.80 (3 years)

Account No.:                                       209 – 521370 – 14045 - 3530 – P1414

Funding Source:                                 Health Benefits

District(s):                                            All

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

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.

Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Human Resources recommend award as indicated to Aetna Life Insurance Company, 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

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

10.

PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS:

10.1.

An Ordinance amending the Master Zoning Plan approved on October 30, 2012, by Ordinance No. 17895 for the rezoning to General Mixed Use (GMU) of Lots 1 through 20 and 16 foot alley, Block 209, Alexander Addition, 2501 & 2525 N. Mesa Street and 2508 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and the northwesterly half of that vacated portion of Boston Street. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2501 & 2525 N. Mesa Street and 2508 Oregon Street. Property Owner: EP Marcus Investments, L.P. and EP Del Mesa Partners, L.P. PZRZ14-00019  [POSTPONED FROM 01-20-2015]

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

11.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES:

11.1.

An Ordinance renewing a non-exclusive franchise to the seven listed companies to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

1.         American Disposal Service

2.         Cemex Construction Materials South, LLC

3.         El Paso Disposal, LP

4.         Heist Disposal, Inc.

5.         Jose Roman Gonzalez, Jr. DBA JRG Disposal Service

6.         Sandoval Capital, Inc. DBA Bronco Disposal

7.         Moore Service, Inc.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

12.

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

12.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to sunset the Empowerment Zone Advisory Board, established August 14, 2007 by Resolution, as amended by Resolution on December 23, 2008, due to completion and closeout of the Empowerment Zone Grant funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

12.2.

Discussion and action on a resolution approving amendments to the Empowerment Zone Program Revolving Loan Fund Lending Guidelines, as recommended by the Director of Community and Human Development Department; and, authorizing the City Manager to execute standard loan agreements and any related loan documents for Empowerment Zone loans of $50,000 or less, when issued in accordance with the City's Empowerment Zone Program Revolving Loan Fund Lending Guidelines and upon the review and approval of the loan documents by the City Attorney’s Office.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

13.

ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

13.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

a.  Signal Synchronization, All Districts, Jiann-Shing Yang, EPDot, (915) 212-7069.

b.  Barron Park, District 4, Yesenia Castro, (915) 212-1842.

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

14.

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET:

14.1.

Discussion and action to approve the following budget transfers:

A.    Transfer of the land maintenance budget in the amount of $9,454,996 from the Facilities and Fleet Management Department to Parks and Recreation Department within the General Fund.  This transfer is in conjunction with the City Manager’s reorganization plan implemented in December 2014.

B.    Transfer the environmental remediation budget in the amount of $181,000 from the Facilities and Fleet Management Department to the Environmental Services’ Department within the Environmental Fee Fund (non-General Fund).  This transfer is necessary to streamline work flow processes.

C.    Transfer the Sustainability program budget in the amount of $170,606 from the Facilities and Fleet Management Department to the City Manager Department within the Environmental Fee Fund (non-General Fund).  The Sustainability program will join efforts with the Chief Resiliency Office.

D.    Transfer $116,843 for four (4) additional Building Inspectors and miscellaneous operating expenses from Environmental Services’ Department to the Planning and Inspections Department within the Environmental Fee Fund (non-General Fund).  This transfer is necessary due to the heavy work load for the building and zoning program.

All Districts

Office of Management & Budget, Robert Cortinas, 915-212-1092

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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

EX2.

Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval to Revise its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Request to establish revised cost caps, SOAH Docket No. 473-14-3429 and PUC Docket No. 42449.  (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Bertha A. Ontiveros (915) 212-0033

EX3.

Expected 2015 El Paso Electric Company  rate case. (Section 551.071)

Sylvia Borunda Firth, City Attorney 212-0033

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