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

May 1, 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 30, 2018

9:00 AM

NOTE:

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY RABBI LEVI GREENBERG

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Pasodale Student Council, at the invitation of District 7 Representative Henry Rivera:

Jairy Moncada

Leilah Ramos

Sebastian Mendoza

Heaven Santos

Victoria Resendez

Carlos Guereca

Aiden Trejo

Kimberly Favela

Abbey Castro

Noah Mancinas

Iram Rangel

Mia Mendoza

Yazmin Rios

Diana Lara

Amaris Guerrero

Gael Lopez

Nathan Santos

Daisy Borrego

Josiah Armijo

Christopher Camargo

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Mental Health Awareness Month

2.

Athletic Hall of Fame Week

3.

National Travel & Tourism Week

4.

Herlinda Lopez’ 100th Birthday

5.

L&J Café Day

6.

Stamp Out Hunger Day

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

Conquistador Award – Tim Floyd

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 April 17, 2018 and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of April 16, 2018.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

A Resolution of the City Council of El Paso nominating Hunt Companies, Inc. to the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism (“OOGEDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (“BANK”) for designation as a Qualified Business and Enterprise Project (“PROJECT”) under the Texas Enterprise Zone Program under the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (“ACT”).

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs, (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

3.2.

Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Southern Industrial Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Las Cruces 3Key, LLC ("Lessee") for the premises described as follows:

A parcel of land being a portion of Morehouse Survey No. 12, a portion of Section 40, Block 80, TSP 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, and a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Hawkins Plaza, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 90,200.722 square feet, and municipally known and numbered as 8836 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Texas.

Lease terms:

•           Ten ( 10 Years) with four ( 4) additional ten year terms

•           $0.5188 sq. ft.

•           Annual amount $46,796.13

o          For the first year annual rent will be $23,398.07 (50%) while in construction

o          For second year annual rent will be $70,194.20 (150%)

o          After the second year annual rent will be $46,796.13, with increases based on CPI, every 5 years

District 3

Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

4.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

4.1.

That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A)

All Districts

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060

(Attachment)

4.2.

A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for portion of Lots 14 and 16 and a portion of a 40 foot wide abandoned road and Lot 15, Steven’s Subdivision No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: South of Americas and West of Alameda Property Owner: Alameda Palms, LTD. PZDS17-00048

District 6

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services with Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc., for the project known as Tom Lea Upper Park Slope Stabilization for an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Eleven Thousand Two Hundred Seventy Six and no/100 dollars ($411,276.00); to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and no/100 dollars ($50,000.00) and to approve Additional Services not to exceed Fifty Thousand and no/100 dollars ($50,000.00).

District 1

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

5.2.

Approve a Resolution to name NE Regional Park, located at 11270 McCombs, El Paso,Texas 79934, to  "Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park".

District 4

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

That the City finds that Ben L. Ivey, LTD showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $881.53 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on January 31, 2014.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.2.

That the City finds that Louis G. Saiz, Jr. showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2014 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $2,844.58 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on January 15, 2015.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.3.

That the City finds that Maria P. Munoz showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $244.99 is approved.

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on April 15, 2013.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.4.

That the City finds that Estate of Mary Gordon showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $338.32 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on January 31, 2014.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.5.

That the City finds that Randall Keith Partridge showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2015 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $384.80 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on March 11, 2015.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.6.

That the City finds that Santa Fe Home Care LLC showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $33.80 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on February 28, 2014.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.7.

That the City finds that Sharon D. Roark showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $24.04 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on May 28, 2013.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.8.

That the City finds that Sharon D. Roark showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $29.00 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on February 11, 2014.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.9.

That the City finds that Stephen M. Buck showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $440.05 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on May 20, 2014.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.10.

That the City finds that Viva Dodge Chrysler Jeep through Marcelo F. Gomez Rubio Gonzalez Enterprises showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2014 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $2,999.22 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on January 31, 2015.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund within 3 years of the date of the payment but that the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

7.

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

7.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for the Montana RTS Pedestrian Enhancements project for the design, construction, installation of sidewalks and landscaping for the Montana Rapid Transit System, for the estimated total project cost of $3,255,534.00 and an estimated City participation amount of $240,476.00.

Districts 2, 3, 5, and 8

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

7.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to the UPS Facility located on Airport property, said easement more particularly described as a portion of Lot 9, Block 13, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Three, Replat B, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 2

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

8.

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

8.1.

Nicholas Costanzo to the Employees Retirement Board of Trustees

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

9.

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

9.1.

Jeremy M. Jordan to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board  by City Representative Michiel R. Noe, District 5

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

10.

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

10.1.

Al Jurado Jr. to the Building and Standards Commission by City Representative Michiel R. Noe, District 5

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

10.2.

Fred Morales to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

11.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

11.1.

Jose E. “Larry” Garcia to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Henry Rivera District 7

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

11.2.

Edward E. Castro to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Henry Rivera District 7

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(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.  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 B).

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

13.

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

13.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2018-1159 E. L. Williams Park Improvements (Re-Bid) to GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC for an estimated total award of $ 476,446.71. The project will provide improvements to the exiting park which include a new asphalt parking lot, accessible sidewalks and ramps, new playground amenities, new landscaping and irrigation, new park area lighting, as well as a portable restroom enclosure.

Department:                    Capital Improvement

Award to:                         GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC

                                        El Paso, TX

Item(s):                           Base Bid, Option 1 and Option 2

Term:                              180 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                         $426,511.93

Option 1:                         $15,771.59

Option 2:                         $34,163.19

Total Estimated Award:  $476,446.71

Account No.:                  471 – 71240 – 580270 – 2400 – G7142CD15

Funding Source:             Community Development Block Grant Project                                         42nd Year

District:                           7

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

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

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

District 7

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

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1808

(Attachment)

(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.

14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

14.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property of the following Parcels: Parcel 1: A portion of Lot 1, Wells Park Addition First Replat; and a portion of Tracts 20-A, Section 32, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3/c (Commercial/condition); and, Parcel 2: all of Lots 2 thru 7, 59 thru 61, 108 thru 119, a 20 feet alley, portions of Sharon Drive & Michael Drive, Wells Park Addition first Replat; and a portion of Tracts 20-H, 20-J, & 20-T, Section 32, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to C-3/c (Commercial/condition). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: South of Montana Avenue and West of Joe Battle Boulevard. Property Owners: Linda Mohr & Robert Melton, John G. Switzer, John & Cathy B. Warner, Floyd N. Bartlett, BM Tierra L.P., Jose L. & Elvira Etchart, William A Loewenstein, Allan Mills, Lois G. Fox, Lorenzo T. & Tomas W. Arenas, John H. Trien, Amador Valdez, TCA Investments Corporation, Omar D. Alvarez, Mary W. Sachs, The Brothers Four Investments, LLC, Paul Janis L. Robertson, and Richard & Lobelia G. Yetter.  PZRZ17-00019

District 5

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2018

14.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Cielo Vista Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3/c (Commercial/condition) District to S-D/c (Special-Development/condition) District. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Edgemere and East of Airway. Property Owner: Landstar Hotels I, LLC. PZRZ18-00001

District 3

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2018

14.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST18-00001, to allow for a hotel on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Cielo Vista Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, pursuant to 20.04.320 of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Edgemere and East of Airway. Property Owner: Landstar Hotels I, LLC. PZST18-00001

District 3

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2018

14.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 2, Arroyo Seco, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas - 1035 Vinton Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) District to C-3 (Commercial) District and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1035 Vinton Avenue. Property Owner: Robert H. and Nancy E Brown PZRZ18-00002

District 1

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2018

14.5.

An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) Section 20.02.230 (Commercial Fueling Station) of the El Paso City Code to amend the definition for Commercial Fueling Station.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 29, 2018

15.

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

15.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale, a Special Warranty Deed, and any other documents necessary to convey to the City of Socorro, Texas, a 10.327 acre parcel of land being all of Tracts 1B and 13, Block 23, and all of Tracts 4A-1, 4B and 7, Block 24, Socorro Grant, El Paso County, Texas, located at 10664 Socorro Road in El Paso County, Texas.

Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 15, 2018

16.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

16.1.

Streetcar Transition Update

Districts 1 and 8

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.2.

Presentation and discussion of the Department of Information Technology Services’ Lean Six Sigma and Innovation projects. The projects focused on improving services, decreasing costs, and delivering outstanding customer service.

All Districts

Information Technology Services, Enrique Martinez, Jr., (915) 212-1400

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.3.

Budget Update

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.  Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

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

17.

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

17.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2018-792R 12-Lead Field Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators to ZOLL Medical Corporation, for a total estimated award of $1,016,765.00. The Zoll cardiac monitor is a portable cardiac monitor with the following capabilities: continuous cardiac monitoring, acquiring interpreting and transmitting 12-lead EKGs, defibrillator/external pacemaker, SpO2, SpCO, CO2, temperature and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring in adult/pediatric. City has a cost match in the amount of $107,345 of non-federal funds or 10%.

Contract Variance:

Previous purchase of defibrillators was in 2010. This is a new and different model with new accessories. The cost per unit increased $6,473.81 compared to the purchase in 2010.

Department:                     Fire

Award to:                          ZOLL Medical Corporation

                                          Chelmsford, MA

Item(s):                            All

Estimated Award:             $1,339,765.00

                                        -$323,000.00 (less trade-in allowance)

Total Estimated Award:   $1,016,765.00

Account No.:                    322 – 22130 – 580070 – 2720 – EMW2016FO 

                                          322 – 22090 – 560000 – 1000 – P2217  

Funding Source:               Assistance to Firefighters, Public Safety                                           Equipment and City Grant Match

District(s):                         All

This is a Request for Proposal, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to ZOLL Medical Corporation, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Chief Mario D’Agostino, (915) 212-4305

(Attachment)

17.2.

Discussion and action on a resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement between the City and El Paso Healthcare Systems, Ltd., dba Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare to provide baseline physical exams services (Solicitation 2018-555R) for a term of 36 months beginning on May 18, 2018 and an option to extend for one (1) additional two-year period at the mutual agreement of the parties for a total estimated amount of $1,159,039.68 for physical exams and $156.00 per rehabilitation session as needed. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

Contract Variance:

The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the annual usage from previous contract, is as follows:

Part A: Average within this group increased by $5.11 per item resulting in an increase of $46,790.22 annually for Baseline Screening - Level I.

Part B: Average within this group increased by $62.88 per item resulting in an increase of $18,195.79 annually for Comprehensive Examinations - Level II. There were two (2) additional exams added under this group.

Part C: Average within this group increased by $8.10 per item, the number of tests required was reduced resulting in a decrease of $9,370.82 annually for General Fitness - Level III.

Part D: There was an increase of $28.00 per Rehabilitation Sessions as needed.

Resulting in a total annual increase of $55,615.19 and an increase of $166,845.57 for an initial three (3) year term.

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Chief Mario D’Agostino, (915) 212-4305

(Attachment)

18.

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

18.1.

Discussion and action to award Solicitation 2018-1158, Geiger, Cardis, Malaga Street and Drainage Improvements to Horizone Construction I, Ltd, for an estimated total award of $576,940.65. This project entails street reconstruction, new curb and gutter, new sidewalks, providing ADA accessibility, new HMAC roadways, traffic signage and striping.  

Department:                            Capital Improvement

Award to:                                 Horizone Construction I, Ltd

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                    All

Term:                                      Two hundred ten (210) consecutive calendar                                                 days

Base Bid I:                               $467,503.15

Base Bid II:                              $ 43,530.00

Base Bid III:                             $ 65,907.50

Total Estimated Award:          $576,940.65

Account No.:                           190-4740-28900-580270-PCP13ST003Y1F

Funding Source:                     Street Infrastructure Capital Plan FY 2013-                                                   2019

District:                                    3

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to Horizone Construction I, Ltd, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

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

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

District 3

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

19.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2018-1038 Collection Services – Various City Facilities to Heist Disposal, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $844,725.00.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $563,150.00 for a total five (5) year award of $1,407,875.00.  The services provided for the Environmental Services Department is to continue the waste collections to various city facilities.

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 cost for four (4) cubic yard container decreased by $0.12 with an annual estimated quantity decrease of 44 units, resulting in an annual decrease of $1,737.28.

Item 2:  The cost for six (6) cubic yard container decreased by $0.18 with an annual estimated quantity increase of 184 units, resulting in an annual increase of $495.12.

Item 3:  The cost per eight (8) cubic yard container is $16.00 with an annual estimated quantity of 4500 units, resulting in an annual increase of $72,000.00.  This is a new option not previously bid.

Item 4:  The cost for unscheduled pickup for four (4) cubic yard container increase by $5.00 with an increase annual estimated quantity of 4 units, resulting in an annual increase of $190.00.

Item 5:  The increase annual estimated quantity of six (6) cubic yard containers is four (4) containers at $50.00, resulting in an annual increase of $200.00.

Item 6:  The cost for unscheduled pickup for eight (8) cubic yard container is $55.00 with an increase annual estimated quantity of 4 units, resulting in an annual increase of $275.00.  This is a new option not previously bid.

The total annual cost increased by $71,422.84, and for the initial three (3) years by $214,268.52.

Department:                             Environmental Services

Award to:                                  Heist Disposal, Inc.

                                                 El Paso

Item(s):                                     Group 1

Initial Term:                              3 Years

Option to Extend:                     2 Years

Annual Estimated Award:        $281,575.00

Initial Term Estimated Award: $844,725.00 (3 Years)

Total Estimated Award:           $1,407,875.00 (5 Years)

Account No.:                            334-2305-34340-522150

Funding Source:                      Environmental Fee

District(s):                                 All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Environmental Services recommend award as indicated to Heist Disposal, 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.

No Bids were received for Group 2 – Recyclable Material Collection.

All Districts

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

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES / OTHER BUSINESS

20.

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

20.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services) to amend Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals) to add a definition for the Cincinnati Commercial District in Section 15.08.011 (Definitions); to add regulations for the use of Outdoor Patio Cafes throughout the City; and to add regulations for the use of Outdoor Patio Cafes in the Cincinnati Commercial District in Section 15.08.120 (Special Privilege Licenses and Permits); the penalty being as provided for in Section 15.08.070 and 15.08.125 of the El Paso City Code.

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega (915) 212-1533

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that Schedule C, attached to the FY 2018 Budget Resolution and effective September 1st, 2017, shall be amended effective May 1st, 2018 to specify the revised fee associated with the use of the sidewalk cafés within the Cincinnati Commercial District and associated with Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.120 (Special Privilege Licenses and Permits) of the El Paso City Code.

District 1

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs, (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

21.1.

An Ordinance vacating a portion of city right-of-way over a portion of the 20 foot wide alley North of Block 4, a portion of the 50 foot wide right-of way of El Paso Street between Block 3 and Block 4, and a portion of the 20 foot wide alley South of Block 3, Harris Tract, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. SURW17-00009 Subject Property: North of Alameda and West of Zaragoza  Applicant: Ysleta Independent School District

District 6

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

Planning and Inspections, Brenda Cantu, (915) 212-1642

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

22.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

22.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 013629 which created the Fair Housing Task Force to extend the membership terms to three years; to allow for the appointment of alternate members, and to eliminate the appointment of ex-officio members.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Nicole M. Ferrini, Director,  (915) 212-0138

Community and Human Development, Sandra Pellegrini, (915) 212-0139

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

23.

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

23.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement in a form substantially similar to the attached document by and between CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS (“City”) and GREAT RIVER COMMERCIAL, LLC (“Applicant”) in support of the redevelopment of the property located at 1101 TEXAS AVENUE, EL PASO, TEXAS 79901.

The developer is proposing to rehabilitate the interior and exterior of the property located at 1101 Texas Avenue, 79901. The rehabilitation project will revitalize the property located at 1101 Texas to activate a two-story open-air structure with food court services as well as permanently enclosed small food and arts vendor spaces.

The applicant will be investing a total of $625,000 and the total proposed incentive is not to exceed $40,848.48. The incentive consists of a one-time construction materials sales tax rebate, a one-time building and planning fee rebate, and a 5-year city portion property tax rebate.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Stephanie Santiago, (915) 212-1633

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

24.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

24.1.

Discussion and action on maintaining game and practice fields for the City of El Paso parks.

All Districts

Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown

(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.

Claim of Zina Snani; Matter No. 18-1036-1481 (551.071)

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

EX5.

Economic Incentive for Weststar Tower, LLC. (15-1007-1553) (551.071) (551.087)

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

EX6.

Economic Incentive for Fred Loya Insurance Agency, Inc. (15-1007-1559) (551.071) (551.087)

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

EX7.

Economic Development Grant Agreement with Medical Center of the Americas Foundation (11-1007-199) (551.071) (551.087)

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

EX8.

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

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

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

9:00 AM

REGULAR AGENDA -FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

1.

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

1.1.

An Ordinance amending City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.72 (Border Relations) and Ordinance No. 17208 in its entirety, establishing the standing Committee on Border Relations; to update the Membership Section 2.72.010 (Established – Membership) and the terms in Section 2.72.020 (Terms); to reference The Binational Task Force in Section 2.72.040 (Duties); and to delete Section 2.72.050 (International Bridge Safety).

All Districts

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 15, 2018