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 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

March 23, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Legacy of Valor and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Members

Jorge Alberto Armendariz

Eusebio Bretado, Jr.

Dolores Ituarte Valenzuela

Colonel (Retired) Louis Lopez

Rosa Ramirez Lopez

James Moreno

Manuel Piña

Carlos Rivera

Daniel Salazar

Dr. Joseph E. Torres

Delta Van Matre

Ramon Hernandez

Joe “Chinaboy” Lopez

Harry V. Nelson

Concepción Pena

Jesus Vera, Jr.

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.

Brain Injury Awareness Month

2.

National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

3.

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

RECOGNITIONS

In Honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 2015
[POSTPONED FROM 03-17-2015]

The Rockefeller Foundation recognizes the City of  El Paso for its efforts in establishing the Office of Resilience + Sustainability

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 17, 2015, and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of March 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 be authorized to accept, on behalf of the City, the donation of helicopter services including pilot time and fuel cost in the amount of $1,000.00, from Stanley Jobe for the purpose of Economic Development.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the County of El Paso (“County”), to reimburse the City for police officer services associated with the El Paso County Veterans Court program.  These services, previously funded by the City, are now eligible for reimbursement under grant funds from the Texas Veterans Commission fund for Veterans’ Assistance.  The term allows reimbursement of work performed during the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015.  The county will provide funding in the amount up to $34,040.00 for salary and up to $8,510.00 for fringe benefits.  No cash match or in kind required from the City of El Paso.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

4.2.

Authorize the Mayor to sign an amended resolution for the Criminal Justice Division, Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, JAG COMSAR FY15 grant.  The original resolution dated March 25, 2014 requires corrections to reflect reference to the City Manager generically; to remove a typographical error; and to allow the City Manager to authorize a designee.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

(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)

6.

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

6.1.

Approve a Resolution authorizing that the city recreation facility, Armijo Recreation Center and Pool, located at 700 E. 7th Avenue, El Paso, Texas, remain open on June 8, 2015, from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. for Parkland High School's Project Graduation.

District 8

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

(Attachment)

6.2.

That the City Engineer is authorized to notify Contractor, that the City is terminating Contract No. 2014-007, Barron Park, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Section 6.9 of the Contract’s General Terms and Conditions due to contractor’s failure to cure performance and that the termination shall be as of March 24, 2015.

District 4

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

(Attachment)

6.3.

That the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 5 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed TEN THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($10,000.00) to pay towards the costs of equipment rental, license fees for a series of movies, permits, staff time and other related items necessary for the support of the “Movies in the Park” event, a series of movie nights in parks located within District 5, and this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors of the City of El Paso, which benefits the community and instills community pride, and is authorized; and

That the City Manager be authorized to accept donations for sponsorship of the event, to negotiate and sign contracts as approved by the City Attorney, and to appropriate and ensure that the funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose.

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

(Attachment)

7.

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

7.1.

That the City of El Paso adopts the City of El Paso’s Title VI Nondiscrimination Program.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

8.

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

8.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement which will allow the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to the hangar at 311 George Perry, more particularly described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park Unit One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 2

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

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

(Attachment)

9.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

9.1.

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.   1717 E. Missouri                      $19,959.24               District 8

          Mercedes Hernandez

          Aurora Hernandez La Point

          Enrique Hernandez

          Martha Yerke-Strickland

          Tanya Brown

          Raul Hernandez

          Celeste Chavira

          Claudia Hernandez

    2.   501 Upland                              $19,814.95               District 7

          Facunda Reveles aka Maria F. Reveles

    3.   527 Chula Vista St                   $22,516.72               District 7

          Pablo Zubia

    4.   1712 Georgia Place                $4,193.99                 District 8

          Manuel G. Cabrera

     5.   127 S. Seville                          $19,390.11               District 3

Louis Gomez & Carmen Garcia Gomez

     6.   401 Cinecue Way                    $25,667.62               District 7

          Daniel Parra

          John Parra

            Ramona Gruver

Districts 3, 7, and 8

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

10.

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

10.1.

Rodolfo A. Barba to the El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

11.

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

11.1.

Conrad Carl Conde to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-1006

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

12.

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

12.1.

Betty Spencer to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

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

(Attachment)

12.2.

Joanne Gwinn Burt to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1.

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-1002

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

13.

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

13.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment B)

All

Tax Office, David Childs, Ph.D., Tax Assessor Collector, 915-212-1736

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

14.

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

14.1.

For Notation:  Accept the donation of $500.00 from El Paso Electric Company for District 3 - 5th Annual Movies Under the Stars.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

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 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

15.1.

An Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Downtown 2015 Plan, City of El Paso, Texas, to expand the boundaries of the existing plan to include additional parcels in downtown El Paso as described herein.

District 8

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 31, 2015

15.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 16 to 30, Block 14, Hughes Addition, 5636 Frutas Avenue and 415 N. Glenwood Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to G-MU (General Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 5636 Frutas Avenue and 415 N. Glenwood Place. Property Owner: North American Union of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity, Inc. – El Paso. PZRZ14-00033

District 3

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2015

15.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00002 to allow for infill development with a reduction in lot width and depth, and a reduction in front, rear, side, cumulative front and rear, and cumulative side and side street setbacks on the property described as Tract 3A2, Block 3, Upper Valley Surveys, South of Sunset Drive and East of Lazy Willow 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: South of Sunset Drive and East of Lazy Willow Drive. Property Owner: KWH West, LLC. PZST15-00002 (District 8)

District 8

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2015

15.4.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 15 and all of Lot 16, Block 266, Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and Lots 11 through 12, Block 266, Campbell Addition, 400 Rio Grande Avenue and 405 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas  from A-2 (Apartment) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 400 Rio Grande Avenue and 405 Montana Avenue. Property Owner: ASLM, LTD. PZRZ14-00038

Distrct 8

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2015

15.4.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00027, to allow for off-street parking serving another property, on the property described as Lots 1 through 10, Block 266, Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas; Lots 17 through 20, Block 266, Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; a portion of Lot 15 and all of Lot 16, Block 266 Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and Lots 11 through 12, Block 266,  Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 400 Rio Grande Avenue, 416 Rio Grande Avenue, 405 Montana Avenue and 415 Montana Avenue Pursuant to section 20.10.410, off street parking serving another property of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 400 Rio Grande Avenue, 416 Rio Grande Avenue, 405 Montana Avenue and 415 Montana Avenue. Property Owner: ASLM, LTD. PZST14-00027

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2015

15.5.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the Southerly 96.00 feet of the Easterly 98.00 feet of Lot 272, Map of Sunrise Acres, 8747 Neptune Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas  from R-4 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8747 Neptune Street. Property Owner: James L. Millender.  PZRZ14-00054 (District 2)

District 2

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2015

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

16.

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

16.1.1.

Discussion and action that the Purchasing Director is authorized to notify Dick Poe Dodge LP and Rudolph Chevrolet LLC that the City is terminating Contract No. 2012-293 (Trucks & Vans, Gasoline and Diesel) and Contract No. 2013-064 (Chevrolet & Dodge Truck & Van Option Equipment) pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Section C, Paragraph 8A Contract Clauses of Contract 1 and Contract 2 and that the termination shall be effective as of March 24, 2015.

Department:  Facilities and Fleet Management 

Districts(s):   ALL

All Districts

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

Facilities & Fleet Management, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000

(Attachment)

16.1.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-444 (Trucks, Small SUVs, and Vans) to Dick Poe Dodge LP and Rudolph Chevrolet, LLC for a total estimated award of $1,131,276.35.

Department:                               Facilities and Fleet Management

Award to:                  Vendor 1:   

                                                   Dick Poe Dodge LP

                                                   El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                       1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7

Term:                                         1 year

Option to Extend:                       None

Total Estimated Award:             $294,048.35 (1 year)

Award to:                  Vendor 2:     

                                                   Rudolph Chevrolet, LLC

                                                   El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                       8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18

Term:                                         1 year

Option to Extend:                       None

Total Estimated Award:             $837,228.00 (1 year)

Total Estimated Award:             $1,131,276.35 (Vendors 1 and 2)

Account Nos.:                            231-37010-580540-4932-PIF14GS010

                                                   334-34050-580540-3150-P3450-PESD00150

                                                   334-34050-580540-3120-P3450

                                                   334-34050-580540-3120-P3454

                                                   334-34100-580540-3150-P3412-PESD00150

                                                   334-34030-580060-3150-P3432-PESD00150

                                                   334-34030-580060-3110-P3436-G341519

                                                   334-34030-580060-3150-P3438-PESD00150

                                                   334-34030-580060-3150-P3440-PESD00150

                                                   334-34080-580540-3150-P3480-PESD00150

                                                   334-34080-580540-3150-P3486-PESD00150

                                                   334-34130-580540-3150-P3470-PESD00150

                                                   334-34130-580540-3150-P3472-PESD00150

                                                   562-62220-580590-3080-P5000040

                                                   562 62220 580060 3080 P5000040

                                                   562 62220 580540 3080 P5000040

                                                   457-57040-580540-4920-P_501591

Funding Source:                        Facilities and Fleet Management – General

                                                   Fund-Vehicle Replacement Fund

                                                   Environmental Services Department –

                                                   Enterprise Fund – Cars_Pickups_Vans &

                                                   Vehicular Equipment

                                                   El Paso International Airport Enterprise Fund

                                                    – Cars_Pickups_Vans-Vehicular

                                                   Equipment & Maintenance Equipment

                                                   Convention and Performing Arts – Capital

                                                   Fund/Internally Funded -

                                                   Cars_Pickups_Vans

District(s):                                   All

This is a Best Value, vehicle purchase contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Facilities and Fleet Management Department recommend award as indicated to Dick Poe Dodge, LP and Rudolph Chevrolet, LLC the bidders offering the best value bids.

All Districts

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

Facilities & Fleet Management, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000

(Attachment)

17.

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

17.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-576 (Security Guard Services) to Ruiz Protective Service, Inc. for an initial term estimated amount of $1,571,558.40.   

Department:                                        International Bridges Department

Vendor:                                                  Ruiz Protective Service, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                                All

Option to Extend:                                None

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $523,852.80

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $1,571,558.40 (3 year Total) 

Account No.:                                       552120-564-3300-64830-P6408

Funding Source:                                 International Bridges Operations

District(s):                                            6 & 8

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and International Bridges recommend that the contract be awarded to Ruiz Protective Services, Inc., the vendor offering the best value bid.

Districts 6 & 8

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

International Bridges, Paul Stresow, (915) 533-7428

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

18.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

18.1.

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.

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

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

19.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

19.1.

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, 03-10-2015 AND 03-17-2015]

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

20.

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

20.1.

Discussion and action on a resolution that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas a home-rule municipality of El Paso County, Texas and Douglas Steel Supply of Texas, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company for the relocation and construction of its steel processing business within the city limits of the City of El Paso.

District 2

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

(Attachment)

21.

Goal 3:  Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

21.1.

Discussion and action requesting the City Council to waive the requirement that an application for infill development meet two criteria as stated in Section 20.10.280 when only one factor is met, prior to the submission of a special use permit application for the property located Parcel 1: 4804 Doniphan Drive, Parcel 2: 4808 Doniphan Drive, Parcel 3: 4820 Doniphan Drive, and Parcel 4: East of Doniphan Drive at Sunset Drive , legally described as Parcel 1: Tract 9-B, Abstract 48, J.M. Jett Survey 155, 4804 Doniphan Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 2: Lot 2, Block 1, Weiner Sunset, 4808 Doniphan Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and Parcel 3: Tract 10-A, Abstract 48, J.M. Jett Survey 155, 4820 Doniphan Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and Parcel 4: Tract 14-E-1, J.M. Jett Survey 155, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Carlos Gallinar, 915-212-1559

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

(Attachment)

22.

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

22.1.

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

[POSTPONED FROM 03-03-2015, 03-10-2015 AND 03-17-2015]

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

22.2.

Presentation of Mid-Year Operation’s Report by the City Manager’s Office.

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

23.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

23.1.

Discussion and action to direct staff to create and/or revise ordinance addressing the uniformity of sanctuary memorials on city right-of-ways; such as medians, intersections, and sidewalks,  front lots, and other city property.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-0003

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005 / Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006

23.2.

Discussion and action to give direction to the City Attorney to develop a resolution changing the rules concerning placing an item on the agenda.

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-1002

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.

Claim of Veronica Rios and Anita O’Neill; File No.: 14-1004-535 and 14-1004-535.001. (551.071)

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

EX2.

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

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

EX3.

City-owned properties within the Medical Center of the Americas District

(551.071, 551.072, and 551.087)

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

EX4.

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 03-17-2015]

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

EX5.

Claim of Raul Flores; File No. 14-1007-1121.  (551.071)

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

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

8:00 AM

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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

1.1.

Discussion and action regarding a Resolution amending the Resolution approved by council on February 24, 2015, calling the Referendum Election and approving ballot language.

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.

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/