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 L. Rodriguez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

March 31, 2020

9:00 AM

AND

AGENDA REVIEW MEETING OF

March 30, 2020

9:05 A.M.

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAWS DUE TO EMERGENCY

The Texas Governor temporarily suspended specified provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act to allow telephonic or videoconference meetings and to avoid congregate settings in physical locations.

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on March 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means:

Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos

Via television on City15,

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos

In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the toll free number:

1-833-551-0381 At the prompt please enter the following Conference ID: 676 045 468#

The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following links:

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/meetings/city-council-meetings

and

http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp

The following members of City Council will be present via video conference:

Mayor Dee Margo and Representatives Peter Svarzbein, Alexsandra Annello, Cassandra Hernandez, Sam Morgan, Isabel Salcido, Claudia Rodriguez, Henry Rivera, and Cissy Lizarraga

A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.

At the request of the Mayor, the Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, Proclamations, and Recognitions by Mayor have been temporarily suspended.

ROLL CALL

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 of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 17, 2020 and the Agenda Review Meeting of March 16, 2020.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center at El Paso for the operation of golf carts on public right of way.  Further, that the City Manager be authorized to execute any amendments to the MOU and exercise the right to terminate the MOU.

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Zina Silva, (915) 212-4306

 (Attachment)

3.2.

That the City Manager or designee is authorized to submit the State Homeland Security Program grant application number 3221404 for the project titled “El Paso-Urban Area Planner” through the Texas Office of the Governor including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, correct, and/or terminate the grant, in the amount of $54,465.32, for the period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021, for an Emergency Management Specialist; and that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino, (915) 212-5605

(Attachment)

3.3.

That the City Manager or designee is authorized to submit the State Homeland Security Program grant application number 2951006 for the project titled “Sustainment of Fire Department Special Response Teams” through the Texas Office of the Governor including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept,  reject, amend, correct, and/or terminate the grant, in the amount of $95,406.02, for the period from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021, for a project that supports a Type 1 Hazardous Material Team; and that in the event of loss or misuse of the grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario D'Agostino, (915) 212-5605

(Attachment)

4.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

4.1.

That City Council approve to grant an exception to the distance requirements for a Disabled Group Dwelling located within 1,000 feet of another licensed Disabled Group Dwelling requested from Maria Del Rosario Ortega for the property located at 6519 Mohawk, El Paso, Texas 79925 and legally described as Lot 197, Block 9, Valley View Heights, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 3

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Overhead Electrical Easement for the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to the Police department property located at 2300 Scenic Dr., more particularly described as a portion of George Styles Survey No. 299, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas.

District 2

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

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

A Resolution delegating authority to the Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing to reject bids and proposals that are received as a result of the project delivery methods of Chapter 2269 of the Government Code.

All Districts

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

(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 (“City”) and the University of Texas at El Paso (“University”), for a period of 12 months, whereby the parties agree the University shall assist the City by assigning University employees, faculty and/or staff who are trained in, among other issues, nucleic acid extraction and PCR methods, to assist the City and the City Department of Public Health in the testing of community specimens for COVID-19.  This Interlocal Agreement requires the City to reimburse the University for services and equipment in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 over the term of the Interlocal Agreement.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

8.

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

8.1.

Nicholas Costanzo to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

9.

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

9.1.

Mark Walker to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

9.2.

Joshua Acevedo to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by  Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

9.3.

Former Mayor Joe Wardy to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

(Attachment)

9.4.

Adolpho Telles to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.

Representative Isabel Salcido, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

9.5.

Dr. Michiel R. Noe to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Claudia Rodriguez, District 6.

Representative Claudia Rodriguez, (915) 212-0006

(Attachment)

9.6.

Emma Acosta to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7.

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

9.7.

Ann Marie Canales to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8.

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

10.1.

Laura A. Butler to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5

Representative Isabel Salcido, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

11.

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

11.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.  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 A)

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

12.

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

12.1.

This purchase relates to the 2025 strategic plan as follows: Subsection 2.1 – Maintain standing as one of the nation’s top safest cities. This contact will support the Department in maintaining its facilities safe for the public and employees.

Award Summary:

The award of Solicitation 2020-416 Security Services at Police Headquarters to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc., for an initial three (3) year term for an estimated award of $283,920.00. The award is to include a two (2) year option award of $189,280.00 for a five (5) year award of $473,200.00.  The award of this contract will provide security services for the Police Department Headquarters.

Contract Variance:  The difference in cost, based on the comparison from previous contract awarded in 2014, is as follows: Annual estimated amount for the services under this contract increased by $19,781.28. The hourly bill rate increased by 32.33% for Commissioned Security Guards. The three (3) year estimated amount increased by $59,343.83.

Department:                                        Police

Award to:                                             Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                ALL

Initial Term:                                        3 years

Option to Extend:                               2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $94,640.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:             $283,920.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $473,200.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                       321-21100-1000-522120       

Funding Source:                                 Security Contracts – General Funds

District(s):                                            All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Police Departments recommend award as indicated to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc., the bidder offering the best value bid.

In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

13.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

13.1.

The linkage to the 2025 strategic plan is subsection 8.3 - Enhance animal services to ensure El Paso’s pets are provided a safe and healthy environment.  This contract will support the Department in keeping El Paso’s pets safe and healthy.

Award Summary:

The award of Solicitation 2020-177 Concentrate Disinfectant to Covetrus North America / Butler Animal Health Supply, LLC, for a three (3) year estimated award of $196,877.90. This contract will provide concentrate disinfectant to the Animal Services Department based on their needs.

CONTRACT VARIANCE:

This is a new contract and there is no contract variance.

Department:                               Animal Services

Award to:                                   Covetrus North America / Butler Animal Health                                                    Supply, LLC                                       

                                                   Chicago, IL

Item(s):                                      All

Initial Term:                                3 years

Annual Estimated Award:         $65,629.30

Total Estimated Award:            $196,877.90 (3 years)

Account No.:                              225-2580-25110-531110

Funding Source:                        Animal Service Fund

District(s):                                  All

This is a low bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Department of Animal Services recommend award as indicated to Covetrus North America / Butler Animal Health Supply, LLC, the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, and that Spectrum Paper Co., Inc. be deemed non-responsive because the bid product did not meet specifications.

All Districts

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

Animal Services, Paula Powell, (915) 212-1181

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES:

14.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

14.1.

City COVID-19 Communications Update

All Districts

Office of Public Affairs, Laura Cruz Acosta, (915) 212-1061

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  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.

Members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the toll free number:

1-833-551-0381 At the prompt please enter the following Conference ID: 676 045 468#

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 - 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.

15.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

15.1.

An ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as Lot 24 and the east 20.00 feet of Lot 25, Block 91, East El Paso Addition, 3422 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), pursuant to section 20.04.360, and approving a detailed site development plan pursuant to section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for an office as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) zone district. The penalty is as provided for in chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

The proposed rezoning and detailed site development plan meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3422 Montana Avenue, Owner: RESPCO LLC, PZRZ19-00034

District 2

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

Planning and Inspections, Luis F. Zamora, (915) 212-1552

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 28, 2020

15.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a Portion of Lot 5 and All of Lots 6 to 10, Block 66, Hart Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from A-O (Apartment/Office) and S-D (Special Development) to GMU (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. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 1007-1011 N. Mesa St.; Owners: ABANE Properties, Ltd.; PZRZ19-00036

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 28, 2020

16.

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

16.1.

An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 019028 which amended Ordinance 8064 (Classification and Compensation Plan) for the purpose of restoring “General Services” and “Professional Managerial” references that were replaced by the term “Unified Services” in the introductory paragraph of Section 3 (Compensation Plan), Section 3.2 (Procedures for Advancement Within Pay Grade) and Section 3.10 (Professional/Managerial Plan).

All Districts

Human Resources, Linda Ball Thomas, (915) 212-0045

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 14, 2020

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

17.

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

17.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and GARVER, LLC, an Arkansas Limited Liability Company, for a project known as “EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RELOCATION OF TAXIWAY M”, for additional design and surveying services, for an additional amount not to exceed $162,828.00, thereby extending the contract amount from $514,113.75 to $676,941.75; 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 this Amendment.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

18.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

18.1.

The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 3.1 - Improve the Visual Impression of the Community (gateways, corridors, intersections, and parkland). This award will support the visual impression of our community by improving the roadway lighting and median landscape along Viscount Boulevard.

Award Summary:

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2020-677 Viscount Boulevard Roadway Lighting and Median Landscaping Project  to EL PASO A.R.C. ELECTRIC, INC. for an estimated total award of $2,787,864.48. The project scope of work consists of providing Roadway Lighting and Median Landscaping on Viscount Boulevard, from Airway Boulevard to I-10.

Department:                         Capital Improvement

Award to:                             EL PASO A.R.C. ELECTRIC, INC.

                                             El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                All

Initial Term:                          280 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                             $2,660,321.48

Additive Alternate I:             $32,850.00

Additive Alternate II:            $94,693.00

Total Estimated Award:       $2,787,864.48

Account No.:                        190-28900-4740-580270- PCP17ST011

Funding Source:                  2012-2013 Street Infrastructure & 2019 Capital                                              Plan Certificates of Obligation

District(s):                            3

This is a Low Bid procurement, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to EL PASO A.R.C. ELECTRIC, INC., lowest responsive and 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 3

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.

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

19.1.

The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. This award will support the improvement of competitiveness by expanding the investment and beautification of the street infrastructure of Dolan and Edna Street. The reconstruction of Edna and Dolan Road will then impact city residents with a higher quality of life.

Award Summary:

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2020-488 South Central Street and Drainage Improvements Phase IV-Edna and Dolan to International Eagle Enterprise, Inc. for an estimated total award of $3,291,601.39. The Project includes full reconstruction of Edna (West) from Delta Dr. to Concepcion; and Dolan from Flower Dr. to the terminus of the street. Improvements include new underground storm sewer system, new water and sanitary sewer lines, concrete curbs, driveways and sidewalks, landscaped parkway and ADA compliant curb ramps.

Department:                                         Capital Improvement

Award to:                                              International Eagle Enterprises, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                 All

Initial Term:                                          395 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid I:                                            $1,745,027.00

Base Bid II:                                           $   213,572.10

Base Bid III:                                          $   267,777.83

Base Bid IV:                                         $   867,977.50

Base Bid V:                                          $   153,860.96

Base Bid VI:                                         $     43,386.00

Total Estimated Award:                        $3,291,601.39

Account No.:                                        190-28900-4740-580270-                                                              PCP19ST003Y3A/PCP13ST003Y3B

Funding Source:                                   2013 Street Infrastructure and El Paso                                                              Water Utilities Participation

District:                                                 8

This is a Competitive Seal Proposal, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc., the highest ranked offeror.

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 8

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.2.

The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.4 - Continue the strategic investment in City facilities and technology. This award will support services by collecting big data and delivering a travel demand model through a platform which will provide the base year and future year model networks with appropriate traffic count, speed, and capacity data.

Award Summary:

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2020-224R Travel Demand Model to Replica, Inc., for an initial three (3) year estimated award of $510,000.00. The award is to include two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each for an estimated amount of $200,000.00 per year for a total five (5) year estimated amount of $910,000.00.

Contract Variance:

New contract no previous contract available for comparison.

Department:                                  Capital Improvement Department

Award to:                                      Replica, Inc.

Location:                                       Overland Park, KS

Item(s):                                         All

Initial Term:                                   3 years

Option:                                          Two (2) additional terms of one (1) year each

Initial Annual Estimated Award:    $170,000.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $510,000.00 (3 years)

Option year 1:                               $200,000.00

Option year 2:                               $200,000.00

Total Estimated Award:                $910,000.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                 190-38290-4846-580270-PCP20PLANDOCS

Funding Source:                           2020 Capital Improvement Plan

District(s):                                     All

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend that the contract be awarded to Replica, Inc., the highest ranked offeror.

In addition, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents necessary to effectuate this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

20.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST20-00001, to allow for a 75 ft. Ground-mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter Drive, 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: 919 Hunter Drive. Property Owner: El Paso Community College. PZST20-00001.

District 3

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.2.

An Ordinance amending a condition placed on the property by Ordinance No. 17291 which changed the zoning of Lot 17, Block 258, Vista del Sol #45, 1900 Amy Sue Dr., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed condition amendment meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 1900 Amy Sue Dr.; Owners: Montwood Dr. LLC; PZCR19-00008.

District 3

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

Planning and Inspections, Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.

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

21.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim (Tax Resale) Deed conveying to MJ Real Properties, Inc., all of the right, title and interest of the City of El Paso, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment in the following described real property: North Portion of Lot 9 and the East 1/2 of Lot 10, (37.5 ft. on the North, 28.84 ft. on the East, 44.03 ft. on the South, 49.26 ft. on the West), Block 12, Sunset Heights, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 03-17-2020]

District 8

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

(Attachment)

22.

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

22.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 12, Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.180 (No stopping or standing - Tow-away zone) of the El Paso City Code to add parking restrictions on Glenwood Street from El Paso Drive to Alameda Avenue, both sides.

District 3

Streets and Maintenance, Hannah Williams (915) 212-7054

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

23.

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

23.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution formally naming Alameda Recreation Center, located at 7380 Alameda, El Paso, Texas 79915 to Valle Bajo Recreation Center.

District 3

Parks and Recreation, Ben Fyffe, (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

24.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

24.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan to remove the Audible Pedestrian Signals project that was funded at $66,776.00 in Community Development Block Grant funds.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Nicole Ferrini, (915) 212-1659

(Attachment)

25.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

25.1.

Discussion and action on naming facilities within the new Community Center located at the 7300 Block of Alameda Ave. in District 3, to the Enrique Moreno Library and Steve Yellen Gymnasium and to waive any requirements and guidelines set forth in the policy for naming facilities.

District 3

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPEN MEETINGS LAWS DUE TO EMERGENCY

The Texas Governor temporarily suspended specified provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act to allow telephonic or videoconference meetings and to avoid congregate settings in physical locations.

The following members of City Council will be present via video conference:

Mayor Dee Margo and Representatives Peter Svarzbein, Alexsandra Annello, Cassandra Hernandez, Sam Morgan, Isabel Salcido, Claudia Rodriguez, Henry Rivera, and Cissy Lizarraga

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.

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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.

ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/