City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

April 5, 2016

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

April 4, 2016

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Sageland MicroSociety’s Executive Board Officers

Katherine Quintana, Executive Board President

Robi Hernandez, Executive Board Vice-President

Rebekah Gutierrez, Executive Board Treasurer

Zoe Rivas, Executive Board Secretary

Caleb Miranda, Executive Board Sergeant-at-Arms

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting. The wording of all agenda items shall appear in the minutes of this meeting of the City Council as posted, unless otherwise revised by this or other motion of Council, without the necessity of the City Clerk reading the wording of each item into the record.

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

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

1.1.

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2016, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of March 21, 2016, and the City Council Work Session of March 21, 2016.

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

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.1.

Representative Emma Acosta

ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

A Resolution that the City Manager or designee be authorized to submit an application for grant funding for the Texas Anti-Gang Program (TAG), through the Criminal Justice Division of the Texas Governor’s Office, in the amount of $2,000,000.00 for the period April 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, with no cash or in-kind match required, whereby the City is the fiduciary agent working in partnership with multiple local, state and federal agencies to combat gang activity through prevention and enforcement efforts.

All Districts

Police Department, Patrick Maloney, (915) 212-4309

(Attachment)

3.2.

A Resolution that the City Manager or designee be authorized to submit the grant application for the Local Border Security Program FY 17 to the Office of the Governor’s, Homeland Security Grants Division including all understandings and assurances contained therein, and to accept, reject, alter and/or terminate the grant in the amount of $582,368.51, and to accept, reject and/or alter a modified amount, for the purpose of sustaining interagency operations and enhancing local law enforcement patrols to interdict criminal activity

All Districts

Police Department, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

(Attachment)

3.3.

A Resolution that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director is authorized to notify Arturo Rubio d/b/a Star-Clean Maintenance, that the City is terminating Contract No. 2015-1161 for default effective April 5, 2016, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Section C, Paragraph 8B of the Contract Clauses, due to contractor’s failure to provide the services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in the Contract for the bid prices awarded and to provide the required performance bonds.

All Districts

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

Streets & Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7115

(Attachment)

3.4.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Full Court Enterprise Amendment Two to Contract No. 2013-211R Municipal Court Software Rebid Municipal Court between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Justice Systems to revise the services for software customizations to the implementation of the Municipal Court software Full Court Enterprise for a total additional cost of SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND 00/100 ($76,805.00).

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

Approve a Resolution to accept the revisions to the FY 2017 Cultural Funding Program.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

4.2.

Approve a Resolution to accept the revisions to the FY 2017-2020 KickstArt guidelines.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Records Management, Storage, Retrieval, File Validation and Document, Media and Hardware Destruction Services Contract (“Contract”) entered into by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and both TIBH Industries, Inc., a private non-profit corporation and the certifying party, and ReadyOne Industries, Inc., the performing party, to provide records management, storage, retrieval, file validation and secure document destruction services for the City, as managed by the City’s Department of Information Technology Services, by and through its Records Management Division, for a three-year term beginning on April 24, 2016 and continuing through April 23, 2019; and to authorize the City Manager to exercise a future one-year option to extend, if needed. This is a service requirements contract with an estimated cost to the City of $293,763.06 for the three-year term; and, if exercised, an estimated additional amount of $97,921.02 for the one-year option.

All Districts

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

Information Technology, Enrique Martinez, (915) 212-1400

(Attachment)

5.2.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Employment Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Sylvia Borunda Firth dated December 21, 2011, for the purpose of extending the term through December 19, 2019 and adjusting benefits.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

A Resolution in support of the School Zone Pedestrian Enhancement Transportation Alternative Program project which has an estimated cost of $1,356,261.00 and that the City commits to fund and take appropriate steps to appropriate its estimated local contribution and match in the amount of $312,530.00.

Districts 3, 4, 7, and 8

Capital Improvement, Omar Moreno, (915) 212-1838

(Attachment)

6.2.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (“State”), whereby the City shall contribute 2.7% of the actual cost of right-of-way acquisition for the State’s project to construct highway improvements on Highway 659 at the Loop 375/Montwood/Zaragoza intersection. The City’s fixed contribution is $141,676.00. Total budget for right-of-way acquisition is estimated to be $5,247,249.79.

Districts 5 and 6

Capital Improvement, Omar Moreno, (915) 212-1838

(Attachment)

7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

7.1.

A Resolution to approve an Empowerment Zone Revolving Loan Fund Small Business Loan application and loan funding to Star’s Boutique Inc. dba Bella’s Boutique in the amount of $90,000, as recommended by the Director of Community and Human Development; and, that the City Manager be authorized to execute any and all loan related documents by and among the City of El Paso, Star’s Boutique Inc. dba Bella’s Boutique, and loan guarantor(s), required to meet loan program requirements, loan disbursement, and loan securitization upon approval by the City Attorney’s Office.

District 8

Community and Human Development, Veronica R. Soto,  (915) 212-0138

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

8.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

8.1.

Stephen Nordberg to the Community Development Steering Committee by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1000

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

9.

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

9.1.

Dalia De Los Santos to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

9.2.

Michael DeVine to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Carl L. Robinson, District 4.

Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016

(Attachment)

9.3.

Robert Warach to Ethics Review Commission by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1000

(Attachment)

10.

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

10.1.

Tony Benitez to the City Plan Commission by Representative Carl L. Robinson, District 4.

Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016

(Attachment)

11.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

11.1.

Lori L. Vugteveen to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Carl L. Robinson, District 4.

Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

12.

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

12.1.

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

All Districts

Tax Office, Maria O. Pasillas, Tax Assessor Collector, 915-212-1737

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

13.

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

13.1.

Municipal Court monthly activity report and Office of Court Administration report for February 2016.

All Districts

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

Municipal Court, Lilia Worrell, (915) 212-0215

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

14.

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

14.1.

Accept the donation of $2,500.00 from Tropicana Building II, LLC for the Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

14.2.

Accept the donation of $500 from El Paso Electric and $500.00 from  AEG, LLC Mechanical Engineers for District 3 – 6th Annual Movies Under the Stars.

Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003

14.3.

Accept the donation of $500 from Jobe Materials, L.P. for District 5 “Movies in the Park”.

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

14.4.

Accept the donation of $2,500.00 from Bowling Construction LLC for the Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

15.

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

15.1.

Request rejection of all proposals received for Solicitation No. 2016-474R (Program Management Services for Certificates of Obligation) as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department.

All Districts

Capital Improvement Department, Monica Lombrana (915) 212-0065

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

16.

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

16.1.

The Capital Improvement and Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommend rejection of all bids received for Solicitation No. 2016-257R, Program Management Services for 2012 Quality of Life Bond Program.

All Districts

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

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

17.

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

17.1.

The award of Solicitation 2016-499 Stanton, Santa Fe International Bridge Improvements to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, for an estimated total amount of $300,434.00.

Department:                          Capital Improvement

Award to:                               Jordan Foster Construction, LLC

                                              El Paso, TX

Base Bid:                               $184,544.00

Option:                                   $115,890.00

Total Estimated Award:         $300,434.00

Account No.:                         580380-564-3305-64840-BMF0010

                                              580380-564-3305-64830-P6408-PCP15IB003

Funding Source:                    Bridge Maintenance Fund

District(s):                              8

This is a Competitive Sealed Proposal, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, the bidder offering the best value bid.

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

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 Capital Improvement Director 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.

All Districts

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

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

National Community College Month

2.

Month of the Military Child

3.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

4.

Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service

RECOGNITIONS

Star on the Mountain Award – George Robert (Bob) Snead

8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

A sign-up form is available on line at http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

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 8:00 a.m. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

18.

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

18.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 14 (Aircraft and Airports) of the El Paso City Code, to add a new Subsection 14.16.161 E to Section 14.16.161 (Customer Facility Charge) to set forth expenses which may be paid with Customer Facility Charges.

All Districts

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7300

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

18.2.

An ordinance granting a special privilege license to CC Restaurant LP d/b/a Cafe Central permitting a surface encroachment of a License Area onto a portion of public right-of-way fronting property at 109 North Oregon Street. (NESV2015-00005)

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

19.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

19.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016895 to allow public vehicular use on an identified portion of Mills Avenue, Anson Mills Map, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of San Jacinto Plaza.

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

19.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.14 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Storage Standards), Article I. Vehicular Parking; Section 20.14.050 (Parking Requirements and Standards), Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards) to reduce the minimum parking requirements for vehicular parking. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. (All Districts)

All Districts

Planning & Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

19.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00022, to allow for infill development with a reduction in side yard setback, on the property described as Tract 10B5, Block 17, Ysleta Grant, 7756 Wenda Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7756 Wenda Drive. Property Owners: Miguel F. Quinones & Lazara M. Quinones. PZST15-00022

District 7

Planning & Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

19.4.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.220 (Schedule XIX - Restriction on Parking in Downtown Parking Districts) to change the boundary of Parking Zone A to include an area in the vicinity of the El Paso Ballpark and the Old San Francisco District and to realign the boundaries of the existing Downtown Parking Districts; the penalty being as provided in Chapters 12.84 (Violation - Penalty) and 12.85 (Parking Violations) of the El Paso City Code.

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Streets & Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7015

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 19, 2016

19.5.

An Ordinance amending the future land use map contained in “Plan El Paso” for the Northwest Upper Valley Plan to modify the land use designation from very low density residential to mixed use for the property legally described as a portion of Lot 9, Block 1, Country Place Estates, North of Country Club Road and East of Hunters Glenn Lane, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Ryan Kirby, (915) 212-1586

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

19.6.

An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Special Contract approved on October 23, 1956 which changed the zoning of a Portion of Lots 93 to 96, Block 7 Eastside Industrial District Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1031 Hawkins Boulevard. Property Owner: MAST Partners LP. PZCR15-00008

District 3

Planning & Inspections, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Alfredo Austin, (915) 212-1604

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

19.7.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00042, to allow for infill development with a reduced lot width, lot area, and cumulative front and rear yard setback on the property described as A Portion of Tracts 357 and 358, Sunrise Acres No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 3805, 3809, 3813 Moonlight Drive. Property Owner: Casas Diamantina, LLC.  PZST15-00042. THIS IS A 211 ON APPEAL.

District 2

Planning and Inspections, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-1550 

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 3, 2016

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

20.

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

20.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016” in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000 for debt service savings; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate said issuance; including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the Bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Mark Sutter, (915) 212-1063

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 2016

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

21.

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

21.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign that certain Agreement for Airport Master Plan Services between the City of El Paso and RS&H, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Consultant”) to perform consulting services in connection with the El Paso International Airport in the amount not to exceed $2,000,006 over a primary of eighteen (18) months.

All Districts

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

El Paso International Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1189

(Attachment)

21.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign that certain Agreement for Airport Financial & Planning Services between the City of El Paso and RS&H, Inc., a Florida corporation (the “Consultant”), for the Consultant to perform consulting services in connection with the El Paso International Airport on a project-by-project bases as set forth therein in an amount not to exceed $750,000 over a primary term of thirty-six (36) months, with a one-year option period with an amount not to exceed $250,000.

All Districts

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

El Paso International Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1189

(Attachment)

22.

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

22.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and PECKHAM GUYTON ALBERS & VIETS, INC., a Missouri company, for a project known as “EL PASO ZOO ASIA GATEWAY”, for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Eleven Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($111,200.00); and that the City Manager be authorized to approve up to $50,000.00 in additional services, for a total contract amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty One Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($161,200.00); 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:  2012 Quality of Life Bonds.

District 8

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1831

Zoo, Steve Marshall, (915) 212-2800

(Attachment)

23.

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

23.1.

Discussion and action that the City Council approves a Change Order to add 365 additional consecutive calendar days to the Street Resurfacing 2015 Project, Contract No. 2015-433 with  ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1831

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7000

(Attachment)

23.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Citywide Litter Control Contract by and between the City of El Paso and both TIBH Industries, Inc., a private non-profit corporation and the certifying party and Bordert TM Industries, Inc. d/b/a Xceed Resources, the performing party, to provide specified cleaning and maintenance services for certain properties managed by the City of El Paso.  This is a service requirement contract at a currently estimated cost to the City of $1,099,204.96 for the three-year term of the contract.

All Districts

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

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7000

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

24.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

24.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00045 to allow for infill development with a reduction in rear setback, parking reduction, and density bonus on the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, North Loop Apartments, 9522 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9522 North Loop Drive. Property Owner: North Loop Apartments, LLC. PZST15-00045

District 6

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

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

(Attachment)

24.2.

An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Special Contract No. 82825 approved on March 17, 1983 and corrected by Contract No. 33164 on September 29, 1985 which were imposed by the rezoning of Portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Mesa Hills West, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 310 Mesa Hills Drive. Property Owner: AHTX 1, LLC. PZCR15-00006

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Jeff Howell, (915) 212-1607

(Attachment)

24.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following parcels: West 89.8 feet of Lot 44, Cinecue Park Subdivision, 8125 Starr Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch-Farm) to R-3 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8125 Starr Avenue. Property Owners: Michelle Gicelda Zumudio Martinez.; Jorge & Ramona Mota PZRZ15- 00030 THIS IS A 211. [POSTPONED FROM 03-08-2016 AND 03-22-2016]

District 7

Planning and Inspections, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-1550

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

(Attachment)

25.

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

25.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale and Special Warranty Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Rose Rock/Partners Fourth Quarter Capital II, LLC, a 9.240 acre parcel of land in a portion of tracts 7A and 8C, Block 55, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, located at I-10 and Zaragoza in Mission Valley. [POSTPONED FROM 03-08-2016 AND 03-22-2016]

District 6

El Paso Water Utilities, Cynthia Osborn, (915) 594-5636

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

26.

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

26.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Restated and Amended Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the City of El Paso and CSM Realty Holdings, LTD., for the development of a Mixed-Use Property located at 100 Pitt Street, 6801 and 6851 N. Mesa El Paso, Texas.

District 8

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

Economic and International Development, Denisse Carter, (915) 212-1620

(Attachment)

27.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

27.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a City Parks and Facilities Litter Control Contract by and between the City of El Paso and both TIBH Industries, Inc., a private non-profit corporation and the certifying party, and Border TM Industries, Inc., d/b/a Xceed Resources, the performing party to provide specified cleaning and maintenance services for certain properties managed by the City of El Paso’s Parks and Recreation Department.  This is a service requirement contract at a currently estimated cost to the City of $2,177,062.56 for the three-year term of the contract.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

28.

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

28.1.

Presentation and discussion on the project status for the following: a. Spray Parks (Citywide) [POSTPONED FROM 03-22-2016]

All Districts

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

Parks and Recreation, Paula Powell, (915)  212-1709

(Attachment)

28.2.

Discussion and action that the use of the Design-Build alternative project delivery method for the Spray Parks Phase II construction project is approved and the Director of the Capital Improvement Department is authorized to issue a bid using the Design-Build method for the Spray Parks Phase II construction project.

Districts 1, 5, 7 and 8

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

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

29.

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

29.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to suspend the rate change proposed by Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc. for 90 days beyond the proposed effective date.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

29.2.

Presentation and discussion on the Strategic Plan goal team report for the following:

Goal 1 Team (Economic Development)

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

Goal 3 Team (Visual Image)

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7015

All Districts

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

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7015

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

29.3.

Discussion and action on a Resolution approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $100,000,000.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Mark Sutter, (915) 212-1063

(Attachment)

30.

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

30.1.

Discussion and action on the update presentation for the El Paso Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

All Districts

Streets and Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0151

(Attachment)

31.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

31.1.

Discussion and action on the City of El Paso’s and the El Paso Port Director’s full participation and attendance in the following committees, alliances and organizations:

1) Border Trade Alliance

2) Border Trade Advisory Committee

3) U.S-Mexico Joint Working Committee on Transportation Planning

4) U.S. - Mexico Binational Bridges & Border Crossing Group

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

31.2.

Financial Audit and Oversight Committee Report:

1.   For Notation Only:  Formal Report of the Financial Audit and Oversight Committee meeting held on March 23, 2016.

a.  Selection of the FAOC Chairperson

b.  Discussion and Action on the City of El Paso Internal Audit Charter

c.  Discussion on Audit Plan Updates.

d.  Discussion on EMS Billing Compliance Program Update.

e.  Discussion on Client Surveys.

f.  Discussion on Empowerment Zone Loans.

g.  Discussion on Action Plan for Grants Compliance.

All Districts

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

31.3.

Discussion and action regarding construction and road closures on Mesa St. at Remcon St. and Osborne St.

Representative Peter Svarzbein (915) 212-1000

(Attachment)

31.4.

Discussion and action resolving to add to the City’s Texas Legislative Agenda and direct consulting firm to advocate for increased economic incentives for the purpose of enhancing the film industry development in El Paso, in order to compete regionally and nationally as a television and film production location.

Representative Peter Svarzbein (915) 212-1000

(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.

SOAH Docket No. 473-15-5159,  PUC Docket N. 44800 Application of El Paso Electric Company to implement a Voluntary Community Solar Pilot Program in Texas  (551.071)

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

EX2.

SOAH Docket 473-15-5257 PUC Docket No. 44941 – Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates and SOAH DOCKET NO. 473-16-1685 PUC DOCKET NO. 45475, Review of Rate Case Expenses Incurred by El Paso Electric Company and Municipalities in Docket 44941 (551.071)

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

EX3.

The application by Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc. to change the rates. (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Brie L. Franco, (915) 212-0033

EX4.

ZTEX Construction Inc., Contract No. 2015-433 Street Resurfacing 2015 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon 212-1106

EX5.

Charter provisions regarding removal of a City Council member for unexcused absences.  (551.071)

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

ADJOURN

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