City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, District 3

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

April 3, 2018

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

April 2, 2018

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY PEGGY SCHUSTER - MEMBER OF THE BAHÁ’Í FAITH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students from Harmony School of Innovation

Adrian Hernandez     

Joel Mariscal    

Oliver Aguilar

Diego Morales    

Fernando Larios

Christian Garcia

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

March Against Child Abuse Day

2.

Month of the Military Child

3.

National Community College Month

4.

Adult Education Week at the El Paso Public Library

5.

Fair Housing Month

6.

Community Development Week

7.

Earth Month

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

Environmental Services Department “Recycle Right, El Paso” PSA Video Contest winners:

• First Place – Montwood High School - Carlos Olivares and Crystal Saavedra

• Second Place – Montwood High School - Isabela Cardenas, Isaac Perea, and Noah Hernandez

• Third Place – Del Valle High School - Valerie H’luz-Pastrana and Eileen Matamoros

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

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

1.1.

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 20, 2018, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of March 19, 2018, and the Work Session of March 19, 2018.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the second amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Mijares-Mora Architects, Inc. a Texas corporation, for a project known as “CHECKED BAGGAGE INSPECTION SCREENING SYSTEM”, for an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Seven AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($306,487.00); for a total contract amount not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Two Hundred Fifteen and 00/100 Dollars ($1,225,215.00); 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 execution of this agreement. Funding source: PFC, TSA, and Airport Enterprise

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

3.2.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Amendment and Lessor’s Approval of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso (Lessor), Host Hotels and Resorts, L.P. (Assignor) and CP El Paso, Ltd., a Kentucky limited partnership (Assignee) for the following described property:

A portion of Tract 4A25, Block 2, Ascarate Grant, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 376,568.841 square feet of land, municipally known and number as 1600 Airway Boulevard, El Paso, Texas.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.3.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Hotel Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso (Lessor) and CP El Paso, Ltd., a Kentucky limited partnership (Lessee) for the following described property:

A portion of Tract 4A25, Block 2, Ascarate Grant, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 376,568.841 square feet of land, municipally known and numbered as 1600 Airway Boulevard, El Paso, Texas.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.4.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Southern Industrial Park Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and West El Paso Boeing TX, LLC ('Lessee') for the property described as a portion of Lot 4, Block 2B, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Replat of Unit 4, consisting of approximately 112,341 square feet of land, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and commonly known and numbered as 6451 Boeing Dr., El Paso, Texas. Lease terms:

•           Forty (40 years) with one (1) additional ten year term

•           Lease area-112,341.24 sq. ft.

•           Rental rate-$0.40 sq. ft.

•           Annual rental rate for first 5 years-$44,936.50

•           Current annual rental -$43,138.94, an increase of $1,797.58

•           Rent will be adjusted on each fifth anniversary based on CPI increases,             with a 20% cap

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.5.

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager  to sign a Fuel Farm Lease by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Franklin Mountain Aviation ELP, LLC ("Lessee") for the premises described as follows:

A portion of Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 1, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas (the "Premises") to be used as a bulk aviation fuel farm. Lease terms:

•           Thirty (30 Years) with four (4) additional five year terms

•           $.2439 sq. ft., final lease area will be determined at completion and             approval of site plan

Lease will run concurrently with the Fixed-base operator's lease to Franklin Mountain Aviation, LLC which was approved by City Council on March 6, 2018.

Districts 2 and 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

That the City Manager is authorized to execute the construction manager-at risk agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and Arrow Building Corp. (“Contractor”), a Texas Corporation, for the project known as the Two Regional Aquatic Parks: Chelsea & Lionel Forti 2018-520R in an initial amount of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) for preconstruction services for the Chelsea aquatic park and Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) for preconstruction services for the Lionel Forti aquatic center, for a total of Twenty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) for preconstruction services, and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services administratively, for an additional amount not to exceed Twenty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($20,000.00) if such services are necessary for a total not to exceed preconstruction services contract amount not to exceed Forty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($40,000.00). The project scope includes the following amenities: entrance plaza to the Water park, lap pool, climbing wall, volleyball net, lazy river, baja deck and playground area, toddlers area, parking areas, rental event pavilion, cabanas, landscaping and public art.

Districts 2 and 7

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

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

4.2.

A Resolution to approve a 2nd Amendment to the Inter-Governmental Agreement with Ysleta Independent School District for Thomas Manor Park, to allow for a portion of the park to be used by the school during school operating hours.

District 7

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

(Attachment)

4.3.

A Resolution 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 Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “REGIONAL AQUATIC FACILITIES”, for Additional Services for theming concept design services for an additional amount not to exceed One Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Three Hundred Eighty and 00/100 Dollars ($193,380.00), for an amended total contract amount not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred Eleven Thousand Forty Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($1,711,049.00);  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 execution of this agreement.

Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7

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

(Attachment)

4.4.

A Resolution that the City Council declares the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds totaling $1,000.00 to be used towards costs of producing the Mighty Mujer Triathlon to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018.

District 2

Representative Alexandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

A Resolution that the City Council authorizes the City Engineer to approve a change order for Contract No. 2016-832 for the Dyer Corridor RTS project with Jordan Foster Construction, LLC., once the design work is complete, in the amount not to exceed $325,000.00 for the increase of the cost of work for the construction of drill shaft foundations for pedestrian lighting for the Dyer Corridor RTS project, if the increased cost is justified and within the appropriate budget identified for the project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers.

Districts 2, 4 and 8

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

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, (915) 212-1181

(Attachment)

5.2.

A Resolution that the City Council hereby clarifies that the delegation of authority of the City Engineer includes the right to enter into right of entry agreements with third parties in order for the third parties to gain access to inspect, repair, maintain or construct on City property, provided that the right of entry agreement is reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office, and that the City Clerk shall file and maintain the originals of all agreements entered into and signed pursuant to this resolution in accordance with applicable records retention requirements; this delegation of authority to the City Engineer is effective as of April 4, 2018.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

6.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

6.1.

Don Luciano to the Historic Landmark Commission by City Representative Michiel R. Noe, District 5

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

7.

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

7.1.

Frank Hernandez to the Building and Standards Commission as an Alternate Member by City Representative Cassandra Hernandez Brown, District 3

Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, (9150 212-0003

(Attachment)

7.2.

Michael H. Bray to the Building and Standards Commission as an Alternate Member by City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

7.3.

Yvonne Rosales to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as an Alternate Member by City Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

8.

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

8.1.

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:

9.

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

9.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2018-976 Heavy Duty Vehicle Radiator & Tank Repair Services to Frontera Radiator and Parts Inc. for an initial three (3) year term estimated award of $186,759.15.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $124,506.10 for a total five (5) year award of $311,265.25.  This contract will allow radiator repairs and/or replacements for heavy-duty vehicles.

CONTRACT VARIANCE:

The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the previous three (3) year term contract is a decrease of  $113,240.85.

Department:                           Street and Maintenance

Award to:                                 Frontera Radiators and Parts Inc.

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                    All       

Initial Term:                             3 years

Option to Extend:                    2 years

Annual Estimated Award:       $62,253.05

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $186,759.15 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:          $311,265.25 (5 years)

Account No.:                           532-37020-531210-3600-P3711

                                                532-37020-531250-3600-P3701        

Funding Source:                     Fleet Internal Service Fund

District(s):                                All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets and Maintenance Department recommend award as indicated to Frontera Radiators and Parts 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

Streets and Maintenance Department, Richard J. Bristol, (915) 212-7000

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

10.

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

10.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2018-1039 Oxygen Cylinders - Rental, Refill and Delivery to SYOXSA, Inc. for an initial three (3) year term estimated award of $201,498.75. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $134,332.50 for a total five (5) year award of $335,831.25. Medical Oxygen is administered by first responders on almost every medical call while on the scene and during transport.

CONTRACT VARIANCE:

Previous contract was awarded in 2013. The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the annual usage from the previous contract, is as follows:

Item 1:    The per unit cost increased by $24.00 with an annual estimated quantity of 840 units, resulting in an annual increase of $20,160.00.

Item 1A:  The per unit cost increased by $0.44 with an annual estimated quantity of 5,000 refills, resulting in an annual increase of $2,200.00. 

Item 2:     The per unit cost increased by $54.75 with an annual estimated quantity of 55 units, resulting in an annual increase of $3,011.25. The rental service of the 7,842 liter cylinder was added.

Item 2A:   The per unit cost increased by $12.00 with an annual estimated quantity of 600 refills, resulting in an annual increase of $7,200.00. The refill service of this cylinder size was added.

Item 3:     The per unit cost increased by $18.80 with an annual estimated quantity of 55 units, resulting in an annual increase of $1,034.00.

Item 3A:   The per unit cost decreased by $0.19 with an annual estimated quantity of 600 refills, resulting in an annual decrease of $114.00.

The total annual cost increased by $33,491.25 and for the initial three (3) years by $100,473.75. 

Department:                                  Fire Department

Award to:                                      SYOXSA, Inc.

                                                      El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                         All

Initial Term:                                   3 years

Option to Extend:                          2 years

Annual Estimated Award:             $67,166.25

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $201,498.75 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                $335,831.25 (5 years)

Account No.:                                 322-22090-522250-1000-P2217

Funding Source:                           General Funds – Public Safety Equipment Maintenance – Logistics Support

District(s):                                     All

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to SYOXSA, Inc., the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend Praxair Distribution, Inc., be deemed non-responsive for failure to provide the requested proof of medical license to refill medical grade oxygen and for submitting exemptions to the City’s indemnification clauses.

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Chief Mario D’Agostino, (915) 212-5605

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 9:00 a.m. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

11.

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

11.1.

An Ordinance to amend Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic) Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees), Section 12.54.020, to amend the maximum fees that may be charged within the City for non-consent vehicle tows; and to amend Section 12.54.050 to limit requests for towing fee studies to once every three years, unless the towing fee company assumes the costs associated with the study.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2018

12.

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

12.1.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 2.64 (City of El Paso Employees’ Retirement Trust) concerning the appointment of Trustees, changing the terms of office for certain Trustees, changing the fund name, defines termination date, changing the time to apply for a disability retirement, prescribing procedures for filling vacancies on the board, imposing educational requirements on Trustees, providing for the automatic removal of Trustees and clarifying the method for buying back service credit for members who are re-employed.

All Districts

El Paso City Employees' Pension Fund, Robert Ash, (915) 212-1789

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2018

13.

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

13.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other documents necessary to convey to the State Of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, a 1.315 acre parcel of land situated in the J. Barker Survey, Number 9, Abstract Number 8, El Paso County, Texas and being all of Lots 3 Through 28 and part of Lots 29 Through 32, Block 24 of the second revised map of Mundy Heights Addition to the City Of El Paso, El Paso  County,  Texas,  said parcel to be  included in  the  Loop  375 Border West Highway Project.

District 8

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 17, 2018

14.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

14.1.

Presentation for the International Bridges E-Fast Pass (Automatic Vehicle Identification) Marketing plan

All Districts

International Bridges, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7501

(Attachment)

14.2.

Presentation and discussion on the Strategic Plan Goal Team Reports for the following teams:

Goal 2 (Safe and Secure City)

Fire Chief, Mario D’Agostino, 915-212-5605

Assistant Chief, Patrick Maloney, 915-212-4309

Goal 8 (Healthy, Sustainable Community)

Environmental Services Director, Ellen Smyth, 915-212-6060

All Districts

Performance Office, Julie Baldwin-Muñoz, (915) 212-1204

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

14.3.

Budget Update - Budget Cost Drivers and Major Revenues

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1092

(Attachment)

14.4.

Streetcar Transition Update

Districts 1 and 8

Sun Metro, Jay Banasiak, (915) 212-3301

(Attachment)

14.5.

Presentation on the Westside Natatorium

Districts 1 and 8

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

(Attachment)

14.6.

Presentation and discussion on convention and tourism development efforts

All Districts

Destination El Paso, Bryan Crowe, (915) 534-0608

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

(Attachment)

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.

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

15.

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

15.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2018-974R Executive Recruiting Services for on-call executive recruitment services. Services will be requested on a task order basis by and between the following two (2) firms:

1.         Ralph Andersen & Associates; and

2.         Springsted Waters Incorporated  

Each consultant will perform the work on a task order basis pursuant to the rates established in Solicitation No. 2018-974R. Each on-call executive recruitment award will be for a total estimated amount not to exceed Four Hundred & Fifty Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($450,000.00) for a term of three (3) years with the option to extend the term for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement.  Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

This is a Request for Proposal, Service Contract.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

16.

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

16.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2018-1095 Barricade Rental Service to Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign for an initial term estimated award of $783,268.50.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $522,179.00 for a total five (5) year award of $ 1,305,447.50. This service will ensure the City has safe and adequate traffic control.  

CONTRACT VARIANCE:

Previous contract was awarded in 2014. The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the annual usage from the previous contract, is as follows:

Group A: The average cost increased by $1.03 resulting in an increase of $2,468.00.

Group B: The average cost decreased by ($38.35) yet, nine (9) items were added to this group for holidays and specials events resulting in an increase of $8,699.25. 

Group C: The average cost increased by $157.12 resulting in an increase of $187,468.50. Seven (7) items were added to this group and usages were increased for holidays and special events.

Group D: Is a new addition to the contract for holidays and special events, no prior contract available.

Department:                             Street and Maintenance

Award to:                                  Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign

                                                 El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                     All

Initial Term:                              3 years          

Option to Extend:                     2 years

Annual Estimated Award:        $261,089.50

Initial Term Estimated Award:  $783,268.50 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:            $1,305,447.50 (5 years)

Account No.:                            532 – 32120 - 524110 – 1000 – P3210

Funding Source:                      General Fund – Leases NOC

District(s):                                 All

This is a Low Bid, services contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Street and Maintenance Department recommend award as indicated to Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. 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  

Street and Maintenance, Richard J. Bristol, (915) 212-7000

(Attachment)

17.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

17.1.

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Orders to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. the sole source for billboard advertising, with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year.  The approval of this contract will allow billboard advertising to our current outreach campaign for recycling and other Environmental Services promotions (Earth Day, Code Compliance, etc.).

Department:                            Environmental Services

Award to:                                 Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc.

                                                El Paso, TX

Annual Estimated Amount:     $115,000.00

Total Estimated Award:          $345,000.00 (3 Years)

Account No.:                          334-34080-3100-P3485-521170

Funding Source:                     Enterprise Funds

District(s):                                All

Sole Source No.:                    2018-1251

This is a Sole Source, service contract.

All Districts

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

Environmental Services & Code Enforcement, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

18.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

18.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00035, to allow for a 60 ft. Ground-mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Centre Court, 5901 Upper Valley Road, 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: 5901 Upper Valley Road. Property Owner: Rey De Reyes Evangelical Free Church. PZST17-00035 THIS IS AN APPEAL

District 1

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

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

(Attachment)

18.2.

An ordinance vacating a city right-of-way over an 18’ alley between Lots 9 thru 15 and Lots 17 thru 23, Block 83, Bassett Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. SURW15-00005 Subject Property: South of Yandell and West of Piedras; Applicants: Hasan Abu-issa, Edward T. and Leticia A. Diamond, Richard and Betsy Nacim

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Armida Martinez, (915) 212-1605

(Attachment)

18.3.

An Ordinance vacating a .1078 acre tract of land situated in the Simeon Hart Survey, Abstract number 43, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, said tract being part of that unnamed area shown as public road 25 foot wide according to Old Fort Bliss Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and a .5070 acre tract of land situated in the Simeon Hart Survey, Abstract number 43, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, said tract being part of that unnamed area shown as public road 25 foot wide according to Old Fort Bliss Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, said tract also being a part of Ruhlen Court, a 25 foot wide right-of-way according to Globe Addition (formerly Lot 19 Old Fort Bliss) an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and a .2217 acre parcel of land situated in the Simeon Hart Survey, Abstract number 43, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, said parcel being part of that unnamed area shown as public road 25 foot wide according to Old Fort Bliss plat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. SURW15-00004 Subject Property: North of Yandell and East of Paisano

Property Owner: City of El Paso

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Nelson Ortiz, (915) 212-1606

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

19.

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

19.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution approving a change of use, with El Paso Water Utilities, related to storm water detention basin operations at Thomas Manor Park, located at 7901 Knights Dr.

District 7

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

(Attachment)

19.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to establish the Local Filmmakers Program and adopt Program Guidelines.

All Districts

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Tracey Jerome (915) 212-1783

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Ben Fyffe (915) 212-1766

(Attachment)

20.

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

20.1.

Discussion and action regarding a Resolution that the City Attorney be authorized to file a Texas Unclaimed Property Government Claim Form on behalf of the City of El Paso and a statement in lieu of the standard Indemnity Agreement required by the State of Texas agreeing to reimburse the State of Texas if the funds obtained in connection with the claim are subsequently found not to be the property of the City of El Paso

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

21.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

21.1.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to develop a master plan for the Eastside of El Paso. [POSTPONED FROM 03-20-18]

All Districts

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

21.2.

Discussion and action on activating the City of El Paso Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee for the purpose of a City Charter Amendment Special Election to be held in November 2018.

All Districts

Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, (915) 212-0003

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

21.3.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to initiate an ordinance amendment for Title 12, Chapter 12.44, Section12.44.170, Subsection F of the El Paso City Code which states that vehicles that display Disabled Veteran License Plates are exempt from payment of parking fees at any city facility where a parking fee is collected, to be amended to no longer require the vehicle be operated by or for the transportation of the person the Disabled Veteran Plates are registered to.

All Districts

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

(Attachment)

21.4.

Discussion and Action on Call to the Public and Work Session procedures.

All Districts

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, (915) 212-0003

(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.

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

EX1.

City of El Paso v. Max Grossman; Second Court of Appeals, Fort Worth, TX; No. 02-17-00384-CV; Matter No. 17-1001-171.006 (551.071)

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

EX2.

Ex Parte: City of El Paso; Third Court of Appeals; Travis County, TX #03-17-00566-CV; Matter No. 17-1001-171.002 (551.071)

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

EX3.

Max Grossman v. City of El Paso; 384th District Court, El Paso, TX; Cause No. 2017-DCV-2528; Matter No. 17-1001-171.001 (551.071)

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

EX4.

Economic Incentive (Fountains at Farah, LP) (11-1007-164) (551.071) (551.087)

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-0094

EX5.

William David Abraham, Debtor; U.S. Bankruptcy Court; Petition No. 18-30184-hcm; Matter No. 18-1099-044 (551.071)

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

EX6.

Project Viking (18-1007-2138) (551.071, 551.072 and 551.087)

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1614

EX7.

Real estate acquisitions for the Multipurpose Performing Arts and Entertainment Center Project (551.071 and 551.072)

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

EX8.

El Paso Children’s Museum (551.071 and 551.072)

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

EX9.

Guadalupe Ramirez, et al vs. The City of El Paso and The State of Texas; Cause No. 2007-2568; Matter No. 07-1005-001 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Anelisa Benavides (915) 212-0033

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

9:00 AM

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

1.

Department of Animal Services Taskforce update on March key statistics.

All Districts

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

(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.

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 ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/