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

March 3, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

March 2, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Valley View Middle School

Stephanie Medina

Sabreena Gutierrez

Miguel Villalpando

Jazmin Torres

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.

American Red Cross Month

2.

Certified Government Financial Manager Month

3.

César E. Chávez -Social-Justice Month

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 24, 2015, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of February 23, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of February 23, 2015.

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

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2.

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

That the City Council approves Change Order #1 for the expenditure of additional available funding in the amount of One Hundred Sixty Five Thousand Three Hundred Forty and 00/100 Dollars ($165,340.00) to J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC. dba JAR Construction Inc. for additional construction costs for the EPIA Mill and Replace Fixed Base Operator Ramp, Solicitation No 2015-013.  The construction quantity notice provides for the increase in estimated quantities due to calculation error during the design.  No contract time will be added to contract number 2015-013.  The new contract sum, including this construction quantity notice is Nine Hundred Ninety Thousand Three Hundred Forty One and 03/100 ($990,341.03).

All Districts

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

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4.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

4.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Horizon City, 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 City of Horizon, for which the City of Horizon shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($224,394.00).

Horizon City, Texas

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

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4.2.

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.  403 Dolan St.                    $8,255.10                    District 8

                  Fernando & Josefina Nieto

             2.  9113 Sandoval                  $3,999.95                    District 6

                  Roberto Loera

             3.  7530 Hermosillo                $3,865.09                    District 7

                  Daniel de la Riva

             4.  2012 Cypress Ave.                       $33,021.92                  District 8

                  Jesus A. Salas

                  Paul Salas

                  Veronica Salas

                  Estate of Maria de los Angeles Salas

             5.  3915 Tularosa Ave.                       $15,683.15                  District 2

                  Isaura R. Licon & Saul O. Granados

Districts 2, 6, 7, and 8

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

5.

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

5.1.

Nestor Valencia to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee, effective immediately by Representative Emma Acosta, District 3.

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

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5.2.

Fermin Dorado to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Emma Acosta, District 3.

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

5.3.

Rosa Guerrero to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

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5.4.

Hector Gutierrez to Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

5.5.

Ruben Chavez to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

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

(Attachment)

5.6.

Jaime Abeytia to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

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

(Attachment)

5.7.

Belen Robles to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

5.8.

Barbara Perez to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-0002

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CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

6.

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

6.1.

For Notation:  Accept the donation of $500.00 from Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.;  accept the donation of $500.00 from Jobe Materials, L.P; accept the donation of $500.00 from Castro Enterprises, Inc. and accept the donation of $250.00 from Veliz Company, LLC for District 3 - 5th Annual Movies Under the Stars.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

7.

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

7.1.

Request rejection of all bids received for Solicitation No. 2015-499 (El Paso Zoo – African Wild Dog Exhibit) as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department, Engineering & Construction Management, and the El Paso Zoo, the Competitive Sealed Proposal process was not the most effective bidding mechanism in selecting a qualified contractor for this project.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

8.

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

8.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2015-536 (Curb Ramps & Sidewalk Gap Program - District No.2) to Allied Paving Co. of El Paso, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $159,384.62.

Department:                Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                 Allied Paving Co. of El Paso, Inc.

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                    All

Term:                                      210 Consecutive Calendar Days

Option to Extend:                    None

Total Estimated Award:                      $159,384.62

Base Bid I: Account No:         580270-2400-471-71240- G7140CD13 - $32,087.44

Base Bid II: Account No:        580270-2400-471-71240- G7140CD17 - $12,771.80

Base Bid III: Account No:       580270-2400-471-71240- G7140CD15 - $9,672.74

Base Bid IV: Account No:       580270-2400-471-71240- G7140CD25 - $104,852.64

Funding Source:                                 Community Development Block Grant 40th year

District(s):                                            2

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Engineering and Construction Management recommend award as indicated to Allied Paving Co. of El Paso, 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 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.

District 2

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

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

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

9.

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

9.1.

Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-011 for Five Points Quiet Zone and Waterline Improvements to Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC, for an estimated total amount of $1,667,277.00.

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                 Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         300 Consecutive Calendar Days

Option to Extend:                                None

Base Bid I:                                           $715,267.00

Base Bid II:                                          $952,010.00

Total Estimated Award :         $1,667,277.00

Account Nos.:                                     580270-28900-4740-190-PCP13ST003Y1L - $715,267.00 (CO’s & UPRR)

                                                                580270-35145-4961-190- PCP13ST003Y1L

                                                                580270-38230-4970-190-PCP13ST003Y1L - $952,010.00 (EPWU)

Funding Source:                                 2013 Street Infrastructure Certificates of Obligation, Union Pacific Railroad

                                                                and El Paso Water Utilities

District(s):                                2 & 8

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Engineering and Construction Management recommend award as indicated to Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC, 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 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.

Districts 2 and 8

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

Engineering, Irene D. Ramirez, P.E., Interim City Engineer (915) 212-1831

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10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

10.1.

Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-522 for Paving of Unpaved Rights-of-Way 2015 to ZTEX Construction, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $647,750.00.

Department:    Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                          ZTEX Construction, Inc.

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                        All

Term:                          365 Consecutive Calendar Days

Option to Extend:        None

Total Estimated Award:          $647,750.00

Account No.:   522040-2305-532-32040-P3230

Funding Source:         Environmental Fee Fund

District(s):                    All

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

The Engineering & Construction Management Department and Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommend award as indicated to ZTEX Construction, 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 end of the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer or Department of Transportation Director 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.

All Districts

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

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

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

11.

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

11.1.

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)

11.2.

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. [POSTPONED FROM 02-24-2015]

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

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12.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

12.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00034, to allow for infill development with a lot width and area reduction, side yard setback reduction, and a 50 percent parking reduction on the property described as Parcel 1: Lot 3, Block 1, Hughes Subdivision Replat “A”, 8493 Roseway Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and Parcel 2: Lot 2, Block 1, Hughes Subdivision Replat “A”, 8495 Roseway Drive, 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: 8493 and 8495 Roseway Drive. Property Owner: Gabriel Alderete PZST14-00034

District 6

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

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12.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the North ½ of Lot 6 and all of Lots 7, 8, 9 and 10, Block 45, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-O (Apartment-Office) to R-MU (Residential Mixed Use) waiving the 1 acre minimum district area, and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: West of Stanton Street and South of Crosby Avenue. Property Owner: Lara Properties LP. PZRZ14-00052

District 8

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

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12.3.

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 [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2015]

District 6

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

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

(Attachment)

12.4.

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)

12.5.

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)

12.6.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as Parcel 1: a portion of Section 2, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-2 (Commercial); and Parcel 2: a portion of Section 2, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-5 (Residential); and, Parcel 3: a portion of Section 2, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-2 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: South of Montwood Drive and East of Rich Beem Boulevard. Property Owner: Ranchos Real IV, LTD. PZRZ14-00064

District 5

Planning and Inspections Department, Andrew Salloum, 915-212-1613

Planning and Inspections Department, Alex Hoffman, 915-212-1566

(Attachment)

13.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

13.1.

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)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

14.

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

14.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and Integra El Paso LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Corporation, for the development of approximately 7,500 square feet located at 3359 Fred Wilson that includes in the City of El Paso, Texas.

District 2

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

(Attachment)

14.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of El Paso and Integra El Paso LLC, a limited liability corporation, (the “Applicant”), pursuant to the City’s Infill Development Incentive Policy, for the construction of a dialysis clinic in 3359 Fred Wilson, El Paso, Texas 79904.

District 2

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

(Attachment)

14.3.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and Aber Construction LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Corporation, for the development of approximately 19,200 square feet located at 2227 Pacheco Drive that includes in the City of El Paso, Texas.

District 3

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

(Attachment)

14.4.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of El Paso and Aber Construction LLC, a limited liability corporation, (the “Applicant”), pursuant to the City’s Infill Development Incentive Policy, for the construction of an apartment housing complex in 2227 Pacheco Drive, El Paso, Texas 79935.

District 3

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

(Attachment)

15.

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

15.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

a.  Manor Place and Barker Road Street & Drainage, District 3, Ivan Hernandez, 212-1854

b.  Vocational Pond, District 3, George Pinal, 212-1856

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

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16.

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

16.1.

Discussion and action regarding a Resolution creating the 2015 Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee; establish deadlines for the appointment of committee members; and establish meeting and reporting requirements for the Committee.

All Districts

City Attorney's Office, Elizabeth Ruhmann (915) 212-1130

(Attachment)

16.2.

Update and action on the City's Legislative Agenda for the 84th Legislative Session.

City Attorney's Office, Brie Franco, (915) 212-0033

17.

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

17.1.

Review and discussion on the Quarterly Report for the reimbursable services agreements 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, Paul Stresow, 915-533-7428

(Attachment)

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.

[POSTPONED FROM 02-24-2015]

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

18.2.

Discussion and action on the Mayors  of Military Communities initiative.

[POSTPONED FROM 02-24-2015]

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

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.

Maria Esquivel vs. City of El Paso, Texas, Cause No. 2014DCV2617; Matter No. 14-1004-532.001 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon (915) 212-0033

*****REVISED********

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

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

1.

Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

2.

Rafael Adame to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

3.

Theresa A. Ware-Asbury to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1.

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

4.

Cindy Ramos-Davidson to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1.

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-0002

(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

EX1.

Referendum election (551.071)

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

ADJOURN

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