City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez, District 3

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Isabel Salcido, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

March 5, 2019

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

AND

AGENDA REVIEW MEETING

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

MARCH 4, 2019

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY RABBI LEVI GREENBERG

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students from Mesita Early Childhood Development Center

Veronica Carmona

Adrienne Chandler

Leonardo Cook

Morgan Farah

Alexander Flournoy

Emmeline Gomez

Natalia Gonzalez

Vanessa Guzman

Lucy Hartman

Wyatt Hinojosa

Lucas Lopez

Lilliana Margo

Camille Meyers

Kevin Rodriguez

Mateo Rodriguez

Nicolas Roldan

Emma Rubio

Raad Safa

Noah Strange

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

National Association of Women in Construction Week

2.

Girl Scout’s Week

3.

International Women’s Day

4.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by  City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote   has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

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

1.1.

Approval of Minutes for the Agenda Review Meeting of February 25, 2019 and the Work Session of November 26, 2018.

All Districts

City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

(Attachment)

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

3.1.

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

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

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

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

A Resolution to allow the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the County of El Paso (the "County") allowing the County to participate in the Texas Association of Museums Conference hosted by the City and where the County will provide reimbursement of audio/visual expenses in an amount of $5,000.00 from its Hotel Occupancy Fund.

All Districts

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Tracey Jerome, (915) 212-1766

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body, of refunds of tax overpayments, exceeding the three year limit.  (See Attachment B).

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between Respco, LLC a Texas Limited Liability Company and the City of El Paso for the purchase of .1721 acres legally described as being a portion of Lots 3 and 4, Block 6, Mesa Terrace Addition, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, said parcel to be used for a Sun Metro Rapid Transit System (Brio) Bus Station and that the City Manager or his designee be authorized to sign any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. The purchase price for the property to be acquired is $174,634.00.

District 2

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

7.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Anthony, Texas, ("City of Anthony") for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of Anthony, for which the City of Anthony shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount not to exceed FIFTY SIX THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($56,959.00).

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

8.

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

8.1.

Jordan Willis to the Building and Standards Commission, as a regular member, by Representative Sam Morgan, District 4.

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

9.

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

9.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body, of refunds of tax overpayments, greater than $2,500.00.  (See Attachment C).

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 9:00 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 Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10.

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

10.1.

An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas amending Ordinance No. 018792 concerning Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of El Paso, Texas, by expanding the boundaries of the Zone; containing findings related to the expansion of the Zone; establishing the City's tax increment contribution in regards to the expanded area; and amending the language of the zone duration provision.

District 4

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs, (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2019

11.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

11.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST19-00004, to allow for a 50 ft. Ground-mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Hueco Mountain Village, 11800 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 11800 Montana Avenue. Property Owner: UWAMOSA, LLC. PZST19-00004

District 5

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 2, 2019

12.

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

12.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVIII - Restrictions on parking in residential districts), Paragraph U (No Parking 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., everyday) to add N. El Paso Street from W. Rio Grande Avenue to E. Yandell Drive, the penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 and 12.44.280 (S) of the El Paso City Code.

District 8

Streets and Maintenance, Hannah Williams, (915) 212-7003

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2019

12.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.20 (Traffic Control Devices), Section 12.20.060 (Signal Legend-Go, Caution and Stop), Subsection C (Red Alone or “Stop”) to prohibit right turns at the intersection of Dyer Street and Ellerthorpe Ave., Northbound and Southbound traveling on Dyer Street. The penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 (Penalty) of the El Paso City Code.

District 2

Streets and Maintenance, Ivan Chan, (915) 212-7043

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 19, 2019

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

13.

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

13.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-287R - Operation and Maintenance of City of El Paso Police Department Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility to URT United Road Towing, Inc. dba UR Vehicle Management Solutions to operate and manage the vehicle storage facility. This is a revenue generating contract.

Department:                                        Police

Award to:                                             URT United Road Towing, Inc. dba UR                                                             Vehicle Management Solutions

                                                            Mokena, IL

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 Years

Options to Extend:                              Two, 2 Year Options

Annual Projected Gross Revenues:   $2,216,000.00

Account No.:                                       321 – 21280 – 522150 – 4340 –                                                                     P5002350 

Funding Source:                                 Vehicle Storage Facilities

Districts:                                              All Districts

This is a revenue generating contract.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing and Police Departments recommend award as indicated to URT United Road Towing, Inc. dba UR Vehicle Management Solutions, the sole offeror for this procurement. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

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.

All Districts

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

Police, Chief Gregory Allen, (915) 212-4305

(Attachment)

14.

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

14.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to eCivis, Inc., the creator and sole provider of eCivis grants research and grants tracking software, for a three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $180,000.00 with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. The purchase is for the license and service of the software that allows the City to seek out, research and track grant opportunities.

Contract Variance:  The difference in cost, based on the comparison from 2016 in the amount of $65,025.00 is as follows:  A multi-year discount was applied resulting in a savings of $5,025.00.

Department:                                     Information Technology

Award to:                                         eCivis, Inc.

                                                         Pasadena, CA

Initial Term:                                      3 years

Annual Estimated Award:                $60,000.00

Total Estimated Award:                   $180,000.00 (3 years)

Account No.:                                    999-1000-15240-P1506-522020           

Funding Source:                              General Fund

District(s):                                         All

Sole Source No.:                             2019-497

This is a Sole Source, service contract.

Additionally, it is requested that the City’s Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

15.

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

15.1.

Discussion and action that pursuant to the Hire El Paso First Ordinance, the City Council determines that Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Corporation(“Design- Builder”), offers the best combination of contract price and additional economic opportunities for the City created by the award of the Hawkins Boulevard Reconstruction 2018-1613R contract; and

That  the City Manager is authorized to execute the Design-Build documents considered to be the agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and  Design-Builder, for the project known as the Hawkins Boulevard Reconstruction 2018-1613R in an initial amount of Six Hundred Twenty Nine Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 20/100 dollars ($629,736.20) for work prior to the execution of the Design-Build Amendment; and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services in the amount of $50,000.00 if the services are necessary for the proper execution of the project.

District 3

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

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

15.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and CONSOR ENGINEERS, LLC, a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “ALABAMA, DAVIS, DELTA, AND YARBROUGH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION”, for an amount not to exceed SIX HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 78/100 DOLLARS ($641,477.78); that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of Seven Hundred Forty One Thousand Four Hundred Seventy Seven and 78/100 Dollars ($741,477.78); and 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 the execution of the Agreement.

Districts 2, 3, 6 and 7

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

16.1.

Update on trailhead projects and overview of the trail and trailhead implementation plans.

All Districts

Capital Improvements, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.2.

Budget Update.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.3.

Department of Animal Services 2018 calendar year update on statistics and strategic plan.

All Districts

Animal Services, Paula Powell,  (915) 212-8703

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.4.

Presentation about City interactive maps to include District Maps and promotion of the maps.

All Districts

City Manager’s Office, Laura Cruz-Acosta, (915) 212-1071

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.  Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

A sign-up form is available on line at http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

17.

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

17.1.

An Ordinance granting a lease to McAllen Data Center, LLC, of a single duct in a portion of the City’s existing underground conduit system on Zaragoza Road between Zaragoza International Bridge and Chito Samaniego Dr. and Rojas Dr. for their internal Fiber Optic Telecommunications System utilizing the City’s existing underground conduit system across, over and under portions of public right-of-way along Zaragoza Road within the City of El Paso.  The following consideration is to be paid to the City: $19,019.70 (Conduit Lease Fee) and an annual fee ($25,000.00).

All Districts

Information Technology, Enrique Martinez, Jr., (915) 212-0072

(Attachment)

17.2.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016528 to modify requirements for membership on the board of directors of the Tax Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jessica L. Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Paola A. Gallegos, (915) 212-1623

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

18.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

18.1.

An Ordinance changing the  zoning  of Tract 14-A, Block 45, Ysleta Grant, 180  N. Zaragoza  Rd., City  of  El  Paso, El  Paso County, Texas and Tracts  15-B-3 And 15-B-1-B, 193 N. Pueblo  Rd., City  of  El  Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4/H (Residential/Historic) to C-1/H (Commercial/Historic), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter  20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 180 N. Zaragoza Rd. and 193 N. Old Pueblo Rd. Property Owner: Gilbert Malooly and Malooly Properties, LLC. PZRZ18-00029

District 6

Planning and Inspections, Philip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Anne Guayante, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

18.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST18-00016, to allow for a helistop on the property described as a portion of Lots 6, 7, and 9, Block 3, San Clemente Addition, 452 Rocky Point Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.240 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 452 Rocky Point Drive. Property Owner: Perlan International, LLC. PZST18-00016

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Karina X. Brasgalla, (915) 212-1604

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

19.

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

19.1.

Presentation and discussion by Project Arriba on their Annual report on status of activities during the fiscal year, use of grant funds and progress in the performance measures required under the agreement executed on August 27, 2013 with the City of El Paso.

All Districts

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Denisse Carter, (915) 212-1620

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

20.1.

Discussion and action on a request from Octavio Gomez for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of a public or private school for a proposed restaurant requesting to sell mixed beverages, the property located at 2260 Zaragoza, and legally described as a portion Lot 1, Block 1, Zaraeste, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 5

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Raul Garcia, (915) 212-1643

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

21.1.

Discussion and action on revisions to the City of El Paso Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Policy.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

(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.

ADJOURN

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

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