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Dee Margo |
Peter Svarzbein, District 1 |
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Alexsandra Annello, District 2 |
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Cassandra Hernandez, District 3 |
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Sam Morgan, District 4 |
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Tommy Gonzalez |
Isabel Salcido, District 5 |
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City Manager |
Claudia L. Rodriguez, District 6 |
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Henry Rivera, District 7 |
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Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 |
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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING |
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March 31, 2020 |
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9:00 AM
Due to the temporary suspension of Open Meetings laws due to the COVID-19 emergency this meeting was conducted via telephonic and videoconference. |
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ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City Council met on the above time and date via videoconference. Meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. Mayor Dee Margo present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call: Peter Svarzbein, Alexsandra Annello, Cassandra Hernandez, Sam Morgan, Isabel Salcido, Claudia Rodriguez, Henry Rivera and Cissy Lizarraga. |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
*Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED, all matters listed under the Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted. (Items approved, postponed, or deleted pursuant to the vote on the Consent Agenda will be shown with an asterisk {*}.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 17, 2020 and the Agenda Review Meeting of March 16, 2020. |
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REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City |
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3.1. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
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. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City of El Paso (the “City”) is eligible to apply for grants through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant program entitled “El Paso-Urban Area Planner”; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Paso Fire Department will maintain an Emergency Management Specialist position to assist in the coordination of disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness, training, prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural, wartime, or technological disasters or hostage situations; and
WHEREAS, the position will increase local and regional community preparedness, and will enhance regional emergency planning activities; and
WHEREAS, the Grant requires no matching funds by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that SHSP will assist local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the community and the Rio Grande Council of Governments region.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
1. 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.
2. 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. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City of El Paso (the “City”) is eligible to apply for grants through the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant program entitled “Sustainment of Fire Department Special Response Teams”; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Fire Department seeks assistance in the sustainment of its ability to prepare, respond and recover from incidents as a result of terrorism; and WHEREAS, there is a need to purchase and replace equipment that supports a Type 1 Hazardous Material Team; and
WHEREAS, the Grant requires no matching funds by the City;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that SHSP will assist local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the community and the Rio Grande Council of Governments region.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
1. 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.
2. 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. |
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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
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*Motion made, seconded, and APPROVED by City Council 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.
City Council grants this exception after notice of public hearing and makes the following determination that the enforcement of the prohibition in this particular instance:
1. Is not in the best interest of the public;; 2. Constitutes waste or the inefficient use of land or other resources; 3. Creates an undue hardship on an applicant; 4. Does not serve its intended purpose; 5. Is not effective of necessary; or 6. After consideration of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the equities of the situation, determines is in the best interest of the community. |
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Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
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*R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
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. |
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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City of El Paso contracts for public works construction projects by following the project delivery methods stipulated in Chapter 2269 of the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2269 of the Government Code, the governing entity may reject bids and proposals received through the project delivery methods; and
WHEREAS, Section 2269.053 of the Government Code allows the governing body of a governmental entity to delegate its authority under Chapter 2269 of the Government Code regarding an action authorized or required by Chapter 2269 of the Government Code to a designated representative; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to delegate its authority to reject bids or proposals received by the City through the project delivery methods of Chapter 2269 of the Government Code to the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
That the City Council hereby delegates its authority to reject bids and proposals that are received as a result of the project delivery methods of Chapter 2269 of the Government Code to the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing. |
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Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community |
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
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. |
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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS: |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Nicholas Costanzo to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Dee Margo. |
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9.1. |
Mark Walker to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo.
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Joshua Acevedo to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. |
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Former Mayor Joe Wardy to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3. |
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Adolpho Telles to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5. |
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Dr. Michiel R. Noe to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Claudia Rodriguez, District 6. |
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Emma Acosta to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7. |
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Ann Marie Canales to the Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8.
Motion made by Representative Annello, seconded by Representative Lizarraga and carried to DELETE the items.
AYES: Representatives Annello, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representatives Svarzbein and Hernandez |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Laura A. Butler to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5. |
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CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS: |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the refund of tax overpayment greater than $2,500.00 listed below:
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD the 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. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD 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. |
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City COVID-19 Communications Update.
Ms. Laura Cruz Acosta, Strategic Communications Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Svarzbein commented.
Mr. Cary Westin, Senior Deputy City Manager for Economic Development and Tourism, commented.
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CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT
1. Mr. Fainot Pierre 2. Mr. Oscar Martinez 3. Mr. David Marino 4. Mr. Wesley Lawrence 5. Ms. Deborah Nathan 6. Mr. Colt DeMorris 7. Mr. Michael Castro 8. Mr. Sergio Contreras
Ms. Monica Lombraña, Chief Operations and Transportation Officer, commented on ICE flights at the El Paso International Airport. |
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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Lizarraga, and unanimously carried that the following Ordinances, having been introduced pursuant to Section 3.9 of the El Paso City Charter, be ADVERTISED for public hearing:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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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
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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
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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).
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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS |
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R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
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.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Lizarraga, and unanimously carried to AWARD 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.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network |
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Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Lizarraga, seconded by Representative Annello, and unanimously carried to AWARD 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.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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Motion made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Representative Svarzbein and unanimously carried to AWARD 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.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
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ORDINANCE 019046
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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
Mr. Allen Potter, representing the applicant, commented.
Motion duly made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Representative Salcido, and carried that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representative Hernandez
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
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ORDINANCE 019047
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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: TEMPE THORN RENTALS, LLC; PZCR19-00008.
Motion duly made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Lizarraga, seconded by Representative Annello, and carried that the Ordinance be ADOPTED, AS REVISED.
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED, AS REVISED. |
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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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ORDINANCE 019048
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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. [
Motion duly made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Lizarraga, seconded by Representative Morgan, and carried that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
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Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network |
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ORDINANCE 019049
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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.
Ms. Hannah Williams, Traffic Engineer Associate, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Svarzbein commented.
Motion duly made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Morgan, and carried that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
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Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
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R E S O L U T I O N
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT City Council accepts the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and hereby approves the renaming of the Alameda Recreation Center, located at 7380 Alameda Avenue, within the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as Valle Bajo Community Center.
Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, and Rivera commented.
The following members of the public commented:
1. Ms. Sylvia Carreon 2. Ms. Fabiola Campos Lopez 3. Mr. Manuel Moreno 4. Ms. Lucilla Najera 5. Ms. Ana Duenez
1ST MOTION Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to TAKE ITEMS 23.1. AND 25.1. TOGETHER.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representative Rivera
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to APPROVE, the Resolution, AS REVISED.
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Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community |
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on July 10, 2018, the City Council for the City of El Paso adopted the Final Action Plan for 2018-2019 for the Consolidated Plan 2015-2020, including the 44th Year (2018-2019) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, and on that date Authorized the City Manager to sign and submit to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan to include all certifications contained therein; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, based on the recommendation of the Director of the Community and Human Development Department, now desires to amend the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan of the 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan and 2018-2019 CDBG Program Budget to remove the Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS) project; and
WHEREAS, on February 16, 2020, the City of El Paso published in the El Paso Times and El Diario newspapers public notice and allowed a 30-day public comment period regarding the proposed amendment to the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan and 44th Year CDBG Program Budget and City Council has duly considered public comment, if any.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Lizarraga, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines “Guidelines” state that the City Council may waive the requirements of the Guidelines following an event of historical or cultural significance; and
WHEREAS, Steve Yellen has dedicated his life to serve the community of the City of the El Paso as a mentor to youth and cofounded the Basketball in the Barrio Camp in the Segundo Barrio which has been running for 30 years, allowing the thousands of neighborhood kids to participate; and
WHEREAS, the Basketball in the Barrio Camp is an event of cultural significance and the City desires to waive the requirements of the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines to name the gymnasium of the community center located at 7380 Alameda Avenue as the Steve Yellen Gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, the City of El Paso adopted the Naming Policy for El Paso Public Library Facilities and Library Spaces (“Policy”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to waive the requirements of the Policy to name the library of the community center located at 7380 Alameda Avenue as the Enrique Moreno Library in recognition of Enrique Moreno’s honorable legal career and contributions to the community of the City of El Paso as a champion of social justice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the City Council waives the requirements of the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines, and hereby approves the naming of the gymnasium of the community center located at 7380 Alameda Avenue as the Steve Yellen Gymnasium; and
THAT the City Council waives the requirements of the Naming Policy for El Paso Public Library Facilities and Library Spaces, and hereby approves the naming of the library of the community center located at 7380 Alameda Avenue as the Enrique Moreno Library.
The following members of the public commented:
1. Ms. Sylvia Carreon 2. Ms. Lucilla Najera 3. Ms. Ana Duenez
1ST MOTION Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to TAKE ITEMS 23.1. AND 25.1. TOGETHER.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representative Rivera
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
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Motion made by Representative Salcido, seconded by Representative Hernandez, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN the Regular City Council meeting at 12:28 p.m.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
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Laura D. Prine, City Clerk |
