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

February 24, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

February 23, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Vista Hills Elementary School

Emilee Antimo

Ethan Calleros

Danica Carrasco

Julissa Falcon

Anastasia H'Luz

Christian Jaquez

Luke Squires

Abigail Wong

Ean Guereque

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.

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

El Paso Strikes Again Bowling Days

2.

Future Farmers of America

3.

Women in Construction Week

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 - 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 February 17, 2015, and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of February 16, 2015.

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

2.                 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

That the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign a Temporary Land Use Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and The Hertz Corporation (“Lessee”) for the following described property:  A portion of Lots 2, 2B and 2C, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit One Replat “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 174,805 square feet of land.

District 3

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4724

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

That the City Manager or his designee be authorized to submit the grant application for the General Victim Services FY16 program to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, including all understandings and assurances contained therein, for the purpose of continuing the Police Department’s Victim Services Unit, and to reject, alter and/or terminate the grant in the amount of $173,530.97.  The grant application requires a cash match $47,062.74.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

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

All Districts

Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, 212-6060

(Attachment)

5.2.

A Resolution approving Detailed Site Development Plan PZDS15-00001 for a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Camelot Heights Unit 2, Replat “A”, 4200 Camelot Heights 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. Property Owner:  Leyla Zeidan, Location: 4200 Camelot Heights Drive, PZDS15-00001 (District 1)

District 1

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

David Coronado, Planning and Inspections, (915) 212-1568

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Second Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and SWA Group, a California Corporation, for a project known as “San Jacinto Plaza Redesign”, to add additional professional services for construction services in the amount of Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) thereby extending the contract amount from $550,000.00 to $600,000.00.

District 8

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

(Attachment)

6.2.

Approve a Resolution to amend the Dec. 18, 2012 resolution, which established the 2012 El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC), to create a Hispanic Cultural Center subcommittee per the City Council’s direction on February 17, 2015.

All

City Manager, Tomas Gonzalez, (915) 212-0023

(Attachment)

7.

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

7.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment Agreement between the City of El Paso, Everbridge, and the El Paso County 911 District for the City to assign GSA Cooperative Contract #GS-35F-0692P to the El Paso County 911 District.

Department:  El Paso Fire

Districts(s):   ALL

Reference No.: 2015-649

All Districts

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

Fire, Samuel Pena, (915) 485-5606

(Attachment)

8.

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

8.1.

That the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the final 2014 tax roll for all entities, including the Montecillo Municipal Management District, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

8.2.

A resolution that the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas hereby consents to amend the Montecillo Municipal Maintenance District No. 1 conditions in Exhibit A, Section(d) to clarify platting requirements upon and prior to the sale of any lot or parcel of land within the District.

District 8

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

(Attachment)

9.

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

9.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a License Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (“EPNG”) to allow EPNG to use approximately 6.4 acres of City-owned real property within the Keystone Business Park Subdivision, El Paso, Texas, as a temporary work space and staging area as it lowers and extends two existing pipelines across Interstate 10 right of way near the Resler Drive Interchange which relocation is required for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Interstate 10 D/C Expansion Project.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Memo Sotomayor, 915-212-1572

(Attachment)

9.2.

That the City Manager is authorized to accept the donation of an Employee Restroom and storage facility in the Service Portion of Area 5 (Africa) valued at $58,000 at the El Paso Zoo.  That the City Council also authorizes the City Manager to sign any necessary documentation required for this donation, including the Contract.

All Districts

Zoo Director, Steve Marshall, 915-521-1850

(Attachment)

10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

10.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Clint, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015, for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the Town of Clint, for which the Town of Clint shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of FORTY-SIX THOUSAND TWENTY-THREE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($46,023.00).

Town of Clint

Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, 212-6060

(Attachment)

10.2.

Placing a condemnation lien on the following properties (legal description on file with the City Clerk) and in the following amount for work performed by the City pursuant to Section 18.50 (Unsafe Structures and Conditions) of the El Paso City Code.

1. 3516 E. Missouri $23,255.06 District 2 Patricia Quezada Hernandez

2. 12201 O’Donnell Street $13,937.11 District 4 Clarence Kendall & Heike Monika Kendall

3. 2524 Porter Ave $38,026.93 District 2 Belinda Melendez & Carmen A. Melendez

4. 1923 E. San Antonio $30,019.00 District 8 Santiago Carpio, Jr & Anna P. Carpio, c/o Ernest Carpio

5. 4948 Royal Drive $4,964.47 District 4 Tawny J Wright and Joni Y Wright

6. 9312 Ramirez Ct. $21,143.31 District 6 Juan Torres and Ernestina E. Torres

7. 3215 E. Missouri $39,009.23 District 2 Irma & Johnny L. Harrelson

8. 104 S. Stanton $1,567.81 District 8 Soncha McCormick Song U. Chon, Sang Jin Lee Chang Keun Yoon Grace H. Yun, Yun Sung Sook Chang Keun Yoon

Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8

Planning and Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1553

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

11.

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

11.1.

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)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

12.

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

12.1.

Accept the donation of $5,000 from Southwest Land Development Services, Inc. for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser (915) 212-0021

12.2.

Accept the donation of $7,500 from the  Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce Foundation for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

13.

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

13.1.

Request that the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-143R Air Service Development Consulting Services with InterVistas Consulting LLC for one (1) additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on February 28, 2012.  The extended contract period will be from April 11, 2015 to April 10, 2016.

Department:                            El Paso International Airport (Aviation)

Award to:                                 InterVistas Consulting LLC Washington, DC

Option:                                   1 of 2

Annual Estimated Amount:     $100,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:        $100,000.00 (1 year)

Account No.:                          562–521160-62030–3000

Funding Source:                     Managing Consulting Services – Airport         Enterprise Fund

District(s):                                All

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract

All Districts

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

Aviation, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

14.

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

14.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2015-412 (Backflow Preventers Inspection Services) to EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $149,751.00.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $99,834.00 for a total five (5) year award of $249,585.00.

Department:                           Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities  Division

Award to:                                EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC

                                               El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                   All

Initial Term:                            3 years

Option to Extend:                    2 years

Annual Estimated Award:       $49,917.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $149,751.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:          $249,585.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                          231-31040-522260-1000-P3120

Funding Source:                    Building Facilities Maintenance Contracts

District(s):                               All

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities Division recommends award as indicated to EP Integrated Fire Systems and Concepts, LLC, the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

Tyco Simplex Grinnell submitted erroneous pricing and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

Department:  Facilities and Fleet Maintenance – Facilities Division  

Districts(s):   ALL

Reference No.: 2015-412

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

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.

15.

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

15.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale and a Special Warranty Deed conveying a 1.656 acre parcel of land being a portion of Block 7, Celina Plaza, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and any other documents necessary to complete the sale to El Paso Electric Company.

District 3

El Paso Water Utilities, Lupe Cuellar, (915) 594-5636

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015

16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

16.1.

An Ordinance granting until March 31, 2018, a non-exclusive franchise to “El Paso Bench Ads, LLC” to place and maintain up to 150 waste containers on sidewalks and other City property within the City of El Paso, subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

All Districts

Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, 212-6060

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015

16.2.

An Ordinance annexing the following real property described as a portion of Section 2, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, El Paso, County, Texas. Subject Property: South of Montwood and East of Rich Beem Blvd. Property Owner: Ranchos Real IV, Ltd. SUAX14-00003.

ETJ - adjacent to District 5

Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth 915-212-1563

Planning & Inspections, Mathew McElroy 915-212-1550

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015

16.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 15 and 16, Block 21, Highland Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential Mixed-Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan, such land uses allowed as being reflected in the Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2101 Murchison Drive. Property Owner: Architectural Solutions By Design PLLC. PZRZ14-00057

District 2

Planning & Inspections, Harrison Plourde, 915-212-1584

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 17, 2015

17.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community:

17.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), of the El Paso City Code, to provide that Alterations, Repairs, and Additions made for the purpose of ADA Compliance shall not require compliance with Non-ADA Code requirements, the penalty being as provided by Section 18.02.111 (Violations and Penalties) of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Planning and Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1553

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 3, 2015

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

18.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

18.1.

Discussion and action to direct staff to initiate the following:

1. Review and update the current 380 Agreement Policy to include the            following:

     a. Include a 380 Agreement status work-sheet each time that council meets in executive session and as a backup item with each proposed 380 agreement on the Council agenda.

     b. Worksheet should include : agreement date,  year to date number of employees hired, wages, job retention, last date of 380 agreement verification by staff, funding source, impact to funding source, i.e. General fund, HOT fund, Impact Fund, etc.

     c. Include an automatic review process to be updated at least every two years that addresses county median wages, etc.

     d. Provide an Announcement Policy/Process.

2. Develop a 380 policy and incentives policy to determine the type of new industry that El Paso is striving to attract.  Industries such as: biomedical engineering, engineering services, health sciences, computer science development, etc.

3.  Develop a 380 policy and necessary processes to incentivize local business to increase job creation, wage pay, develop employee job skills, & sustain job retention. 

4. Communicate with the County of El Paso our future 380 goals for possible inclusion in the development of 380 agreements and incentive packages for new industry and existing industry.

5. Include Borderplex  and other higher education industry cluster studies to develop academia that will enhance the industry that El Paso wishes to attract.

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

19.

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

19.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-500 (Cisco Proprietary VoIP Telephony and Network Infrastructure) to Sigma Technology Solutions Inc., for an initial term estimated amount of $1,500,000.00.  The award includes the option to extend amount of $1,500,000.00 for a total two (2) year estimated award amount of $3,000,000.00.

Department:                           Information Technology

Vendor:                                  Sigma Technology Solutions, Inc.

                                               El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                   Groups I & II

Option to Extend:                   1 year

Annual Estimated Amount:     $1,500,000.00

Total Estimated Award:          $3,000,000.00 (2 Year Total)

Account No.:                           190-28300-4710-580350-PCP09IT0020 – IT       Telephone190-28340-4560-580100-PCP12IT010 – Network Infrastructure

190-28340-4560-580100-PCP12IT030 - VoIP

Funding Source:                    Data Processing Equipment

District(s):                               All

This is a Low Bid, catalog contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Information Technology recommend that the contract be awarded to Sigma Technology Solutions, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder   In accordance with this award; the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options as needed. 

Diverse Mobile Technologies, LLC bid Net pricing but submitted discounted pricing and prices could not be verified; General Datatech, L.P., took exception to the City’s terms and conditions;  Netsync Network Solutions did not specify a discount or markup and prices could not be verified, and New Tech Solutions bid a range of discounts which is prohibited by the bid and did not acknowledge Amendment #1 and it is recommend that these vendors be deemed non-responsive.

All Districts

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

Information Technology, Enrique Martinez Jr., (915) 212-1400

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

20.

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

20.1.

INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING - EL PASO WATER UTILITIES:

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2015” in a maximum par amount of $ 25,370,000; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate said issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the Bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters.

All Districts

El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, Marcela Navarrete, (915) 594-5614

El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board, Robert Andron, (915) 594-5607

(Attachment)

21.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

21.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 18, 19, and 20, Block 6, Womble Addition, 6292 Trowbridge Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property Owner: City of El Paso, Location: 6292 Trowbridge Drive, PZRZ14-00020 [POSTPONED FROM 10-21-2014 AND 12-16-2014]

District 3

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

(Attachment)

21.2.

An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Kern View Estates Unit Two, 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: North of San Mateo Lane and East of Las Vegas Drive. Property Owner: Piedmont Group LLC. PZDS14-00004 [POSTPONED FROM 08-19-2014, 10-21-2014, 12-16-2014 AND 01-20-2015]

District 1

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

(Attachment)

21.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Section 28 and 33, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalties are as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard. Property Owner: River Oaks Properties, LTD. PZRZ14-00023 [POSTPONED FROM 08-05-2014, 09-16-2014, 10-14-2014,11-11-2014, 12-16-2014 AND 01-20-2015]

District 5

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

22.

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

22.1.

Discussion and action on a resolution that the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and Edgerock Residential Partners, Ltd (Applicant) regarding Applicant’s construction of a large-scale multi-family housing development in El Paso, Texas which extends the deadline to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the development and provides additional consideration to the City for the agreed upon extension.

District 5

Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, 915-212-1614

Economic and International Development, Stephanie Santiago, 915-212-1633

(Attachment)

23.

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

23.1.

Presentation of the El Paso Police Department's 2014 Racial Profiling Analysis Report, covering the period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure (CCP) Article 2.134(b). [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2015]

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

24.

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

24.1.

1. Discussion and action that the 2015 Public Art Plan for the City of El Paso,     Texas ("the Plan"), be and is hereby officially adopted.

2. That the Plan includes new projects to be initiated in the 2015 fiscal year, and describes the planned location, proposed budget, timetable and artist selection process for each project, and contains updates on public art projects in progress.

3.  That adoption of the Plan is fully funded through, 2010, 2011 and 2012 certificates of obligation and the 2012 Infrastructure and the 2012 Quality of Life Bonds.

4.  That the City Manager or a designee is authorized to enter into contracts to carry out the Plan.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

25.

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

25.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Project:

1.  Great Streets Corridor Plan, Justin Bass, All Districts, 212-1875

2.  Pedestrian Crossings and Downtown Pedestrian Pathways, District 8,                                                                 Gilbert Guerrero, 212-1803

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

26.

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

26.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution appointing the election officials and election judges for the General Election on May 9, 2015. [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2015]

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

26.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution calling a Special Election to be held on May 9, 2015,  pursuant to Section 3.11A of the El Paso Municipal Charter and the Articles of Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Local 51, International Association of Fire Fighters, Inc. for the submission of  propositions to amend the collective bargaining agreement, regarding the wage rates for fire fighters, the increase in fire fighter contributions for health insurance, and drug testing for firefighters.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

27.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

27.1.

Discussion and presentation on Colors of the Valley/Colores Del Valle Holiday Card display and festivities project.  To include project overview, budget and sponsor recognition.

Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-0007

27.2.

Discussion and action on the Mayors  of Military Communities initiative.

Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016

27.3.

Discussion and action to request the City Manager to study the economic feasibility of establishing a veterans office as a department of the City of El Paso similar to other municipalities in the State of Texas.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006

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

EX1.

Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations. (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087) [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2015]

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

EX2.

Revenue Bond Covenants (551.071) [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2015]

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

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA  -  CONSENT AGENDA

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

1.

A resolution nominating Tenet Hospitals Limited (Providence Memorial Hospital) to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Zone Project, at its location at 2001 North Oregon Street, El Paso, TX 79902.

All

Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1614

(Attachment)

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.

Hearing Assistance Devices are available upon request.

ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET EVERY THURSDAY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/