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

 

 

AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

March 17, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

 

AND

 

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2ND FLOOR

March 16, 2015

9:00 AM

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Sageland MicroSociety Elementary School

 

Executive Board Officers

 

Jadden Moya-Rivera, President

Bellani Fernandez, Vice-President

Alvaro Hernandez, Jr., Treasurer

Santiago Dominguez, Secretary

Fabiola Perez, Sgt. at Arms

 

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.

Sun Metro Employee Appreciation Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Mathew Cordero Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

EPYSO Band for Peace Tour Month

 

 

RECOGNITIONS

 

Dr. Michael Tomor – Star on the Mountain Award

 

International Women’s Day 2015

 

Andress High School - Boys Varsity Basketball Team

 

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 March 10, 2015.

 

 

 

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

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 be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Industrial Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso and Airport Park-A-Lot El Paso LLC, for the following described property:  Lots 2, 3 and 4, Block 1A, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Replat of Unit 4, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known and numbered as 6440 Airport Road, El Paso, Texas.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

 

 

 

4.

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

 

 

 

 

4.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Socorro Independent School District for the joint development and use of basketball and tennis courts at Montwood High School.

 

 

District 5

 

 

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak, 915-212-1708

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

4.2.

That the City Council declares that the expenditure of discretionary funds totaling up to $2,850.00 to be used towards costs of clinics providing education on fitness leading up to the Mighty Mujer Triathlon to be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, which provides women in El Paso the opportunity to participate in the all female triathlon and serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational activities to residents and visitors of El Paso and is authorized; and that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate and sign a contract as approved by the City Attorney to ensure that the funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose and to appropriate funds to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution.  The specific expenditures are as follows: District 1 in the amount of $500, District 2 in the amount of $1000, District 3 in the amount of $100, District 4 in the amount of $500, District 7 in the amount of $250, District 8 in the amount of $500.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

 

 

 

5.

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

 

 

 

 

5.1.

Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Television Sub-Channel Lease and Premises License Agreement with El Paso Public Television Foundation d/b/a KCOS-TV for shared use of KCOS studio facilities and equipment on their leased space at 9050 Viscount, Building A (EPCC Administration Building) and lease of sub-channel 13.4 for simultaneous broadcasting of City Cable 15, and be further authorized to execute any related documents necessary to effectuate this agreement, including the Landlord Consent to License Agreement with the El Paso Community College District. In lieu of rental payments, KCOS may use City production and studio equipment and furnishings and fiber optic cable connections to City fiber network acquired and installed for the primary purpose of broadcasting City Cable 15.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Communications and Public Affairs, Juliet Lozano, (915) 212-1076

(Attachment)

 

 

 

6.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

 

 

6.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and San Elizario Independent School District (SAN ELIZARIO ISD) whereby SAN ELIZARIO ISD will provide assistance to the City in the event of a public health emergency by making SAN ELIZARIO ISD personnel and facilities available for purposes of mass immunization or treatment of the public, and the City will provide personnel, equipment, immunization, and medicine for the same purposes.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Public Health, Robert Resendes, 212-6500

(Attachment)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

7.

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

 

 

 

 

7.1.

Jaime Esparza to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-1007

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

7.2.

Enrique Moreno to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-1007

(Attachment)

 

 

 

8.

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

 

 

 

 

8.1.

James Montoya to the AD HOC Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Claudia Ordaz, District 6.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006

(Attachment)

 

 

 

9.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

 

 

9.1.

Jaime G. Macias to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-1002

(Attachment)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

 

 

10.

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

 

 

 

 

10.1.

Request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2010-110R Comprehensive Loss Control Program with HUB International Insurance Services, Inc. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on May 11, 2010.  The extended contract period will be from May 11, 2015 to May 11, 2017.

 

Department:                                Human Resources

Award to:                                     HUB International Insurance Services Inc.

                                                     El Paso, Texas

Option:                                         One of Two

Annual Estimated Amount:         $81,000.00

Total Estimated Amount:             $162,000.00 (2 years)

Account No.:                              209 – 522150 – 3500 – 14070 – P1417

Funding Source:                          Self-Insured Fund – Outside Contracts –

                                                     Worker Compensation Services

District(s):                                    All

 

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract

 

 

All Districts

 

 

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

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

(Attachment)

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

 

 

11.

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

 

 

 

 

11.1.

Request rejection of all bids received for Solicitation No. 2015-424 (Vending Machine Services) as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Facilities and Fleet Management Department, projected revenue quantities were overstated.  Solicitation will be re-bid.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

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

Facilities & Fleet Management, Larry 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.

 

 

12.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

 

 

 

12.1.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege license to the El Paso Downtown Management District for the installation, maintenance, use, and repair of three (3) custom bike racks within a portion of City right-of-way at (1) the intersection of East Sixth Avenue and South El Paso Street, (2) 813 South El Paso Street, and (3) 562 East San Antonio Avenue, penalty as provided in City Code 15.08.125. (NESV2015-00002)

 

 

District 8

 

 

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

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

(Attachment)

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 24, 2015

 

 

 

 

12.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00031, to allow for a 44 percent parking reduction on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block  2, Yarbrough Village, 544 Yarbrough Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.14.070 parking reductions of the El Paso City Code.   The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property Owner:  Alejandro Reyes-Torres, Location: 544 Yarbrough Drive, PZST14-00031

 

 

District 7

 

 

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

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

(Attachment)

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 2015

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

13.

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

 

 

 

 

13.1.

Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-482 for Irving Schwartz Branch Library Improvements to VonanZa Construction, LLC, for an estimated total amount of $1,522,820.30.

 

Department:                         Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                              VonanZa Construction, LLC

                                              El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                 Base Bid

Initial Term:                           270 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                              $1,522,820.30

Total Estimated Award:        $1,522,820.30

Account No.:                        580270-190-4800-29040-PCP13LIBA07

Funding Source:                   2012 Quality of Life Bonds

District(s):                             6

 

This is a Competitive Sealed Proposal, lump sum contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Engineering and Construction Management Department recommend award as indicated to VonanZa Construction, LLC the bidder offering the best value bid.

 

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 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 6

 

 

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

Engineering & Construction Management Department, Irene Ramirez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

14.

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

 

 

 

 

14.1.

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. [POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

District 3

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

15.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

 

 

15.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a Portion of Tract 6C, Section 16 and Portions of Tracts 1D and 1E, Section 17, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) and C-1 (Commercial) to R-5 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: West of Mesquite Hill Drive, South of Patriot Freeway. Property Owner: Newman Ranch Partners L.P. PZRZ14-00053

 

 

District 4

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Harrison Plourde, (915) 212-1584

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

15.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the South 50 feet of the North 85 feet of Lot 3, Block 16A, Scotsdale Unit 2A, 3358 Wedgewood Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1(Commercial) to C-2 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 3358 Wedgewood Drive. Property Owner: Orlando Garza, Jr. PZRZ14-00058

 

 

District 3

 

 

Planning and Inspections, Harrison Plourde, (915) 212-1584

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

15.3.

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)

 

 

 

 

 

15.4.

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, 01-20-2015 AND 02-24-2015]

 

 

District 1

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

16.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

 

 

16.1.

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. [POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

All Districts

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

17.

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

 

 

 

 

17.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Second Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City and Joe Battle Partners, L.P. (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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

17.2.1.

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 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. [POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

District 3

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

17.2.2.

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. [POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

District 3

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

18.

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

 

 

 

 

18.1.

Discussion and action to approve budget transfers to increase the FY2015 Confiscated Funds appropriations as follows:  State Confiscated Funds Budget by $885,792; Federal Confiscated Funds Budget by $237,835; and Treasury Confiscated Funds Budget by $55,618.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

 

 

 

19.

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

 

 

 

 

19.1.

Presentation on status of Capital Projects:

 

a.   Grandview Senior Center HVAC Upgrades, District 2,

      Daniel Garcia, (915) 212-1832

 

 

District 2

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

19.2.

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

[POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

 

 

 

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

19.3.

Presentation on status of Capital projects:

 

a.   TxDot Projects Updates, All Districts, Bob Bielek, TxDot

 

 

All Districts

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

19.4.

Presentation on status of Capital projects:

 

a.    El Paso Water Utilities Capital Improvement Program Report,

       All Districts, Alan Shubert and Gilbert Trejo, (915) 594-5644.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Engineering and Construction Management, Irene Ramirez,  (915) 212-1808

(Attachment)

 

 

 

20.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

 

 

 

20.1.

Discussion and action on proposed amendments to the Resolution approved by the City Council on February 24, 2015 that created the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee to the El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee. [POSTPONED FROM 03-10-2015]

 

 

All Districts

 

 

Representative Lily Limon, (915)  212-0007

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

20.2.

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, 03-03-2015 AND 03-10-2015]

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

 

 

 

 

 

20.3.

Discussion and action to establish a pilot summer public transit program for youth participating in programs and services from non-profit organizations in El Paso.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

 

 

 

 

 

20.4.

Discussion and action on a resolution opposing Senate Bill 343 and any other legislation which would erode the authority of a home rule municipality.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

20.5.

Discussion and action on a resolution opposing House Bill 1535 and Senate Bill 841 and any other legislation which would allow for automatic increases to El Paso residents and business and diminish the City of El Paso's original jurisdiction over rate making.

 

 

 

 

 

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

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

20.6.

Discussion and action to determine the best use of the luxury suite in the baseball stadium for the 2015 season. Data taken from the 2014 season should be used to determine the most appropriate attendees.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-1007

 

 

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

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

 

 

EX1.

EP Vida, LLC Hotel Site Lease at the El Paso International Airport and the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Hotel and Convention Services Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and EP Vida, LLC. (551.071, 551.072, and 551.087)

 

City Attorney's Office, Theresa Cullen, (915) 212-0033

 

 

 

EX2.

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)

 

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

 

 

 

EX3.

Fire Collective Bargaining (551.071)

 

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

 

 

 

EX4.

Project Lego (551.071 and 551.087)

 

Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1615

 

 

 

EX5.

Personnel matters involving David R. Almonte (551.074 and 551.071.)

 

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

 

 

 

EX6.

211 N. Mesa, El Paso, Texas 79912 (551.071 and  551.072)

 

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

 

 

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

8:00 AM

 

CONSENT AGENDA – BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

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

 

 

 

 

1.1.

Mayor Maya Sanchez to the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee by Representative Claudia Ordaz, District 6.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006

(Attachment)

 

 

 

 

 

1.2.

Armando Jimarez to the Building and Standards Commission, as a regular member, by Representative Emma Acosta, District 3.

 

 

 

 

 

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BUSINESS:

 

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

 

 

 

 

2.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution amending the City Council Rules of Order, to revise Section 13: Calling and Order of Agenda Items - to revise Exhibit A.

 

 

All Districts

 

 

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

(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.

     
     

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

 

                 

 

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