City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

Emma Acosta, District 3

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Joyce Wilson

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Eddie Holguin Jr., District 6

Lily Limón, District 7

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

May 27, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Helen Ball Elementary

Khalid Andha

Karen Centeno

Mathew Enriquez

Myah Gonzalez

Rebekah Kotter

Madison Valle

Brianna Ventura

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://www.elpasotexas.gov/muni_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.

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

STEM Fiesta Day

2.

U.S. Border Patrol’s 90th Anniversary

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

1.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of May 20, 2014, and the Special City Council Meetings of  May 19, 2014 and May 20, 2014.

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

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

3.

RESOLUTIONS:

3.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor"); LAJ Enterprises, LLC ("Assignor"); and Management and Engineering Technologies International, Inc. (METI) ("Assignee") for the following described leased premises:  A 23,444.16 square foot parcel of land, more or less, being the northerly 181.0 feet of Lot 1, Block 11, El Paso International Airport Tracts Unit 8 Replat "A", City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and municipally known and numbered as 8600 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas.

All Districts

Airport,  Monica Lombraña, (915) 780-4724

(Attachment)

3.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Electric Service Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Electric Company to provide underground electrical service to a water well at the Butterfield Trail Golf Course, 1858 Cottonwood Drive, El Paso, Texas for the total estimated amount of $68,444.00, and that the City Manager be authorized to sign any amendments to the Electric Service Agreement so long as the total cost of all amendments does not exceed 25% of the total estimated amount and the form of any amendments to the Electric Service Agreement is approved by the City Attorney.

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

3.3.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Sublease between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), Cutter Aviation El Paso, Inc. (“Lessee”), and Ground Services International, Inc. (“Sublessee”) for a portion of the premises located at 253 George Perry Blvd., El Paso, Texas.

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4724

(Attachment)

3.4.

A Resolution that the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Townsquare Media of EI Paso, a subsidiary of Townsquare Live Events, LLC, and Optimist International Club # 19030 EI Paso- Bel Air, TX , in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on Santa Fe Street between Franklin Avenue to Sheldon Court, San Francisco Street from North EI Paso Street to Santa Fe Street, Main Street from North EI Paso Street to Santa Fe Street and Sheldon Court from North EI Paso Street and Santa Fe Street from 6:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2014, through 1:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 is a permissible activity in conjunction with The EI Paso Downtown Street Festival, upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of EI Paso.

District 8

City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915) 212-1586

(Attachment)

3.5.

A Resolution that the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by EI Paso Sun City Pride Organization and Pride Lounge, LLC , in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on Franklin Avenue between Santa Fe Street and Oregon Street and on EI Paso Street between Main Street and Franklin Avenue from 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014, through 2:00 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2014 is a permissible activity in conjunction with The EI Paso Sun City Pridefest Celebration, upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of EI Paso.

District 8

City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915) 212-1586

(Attachment)

3.6.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Temporary Right of Entry between the CITY OF EL PASO and JOEL EHLER, the owner of the property located at 1673 Rim Road, for the right to enter and use a portion of the City’s parkland property commonly known as Billy Rodgers Arroyo Park for the construction of certain improvements on the grantee’s private property until August 31, 2014 in consideration of grantee’s landscaping plan and other restoration work for a portion of the park, and to execute any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution

District 1

City Development, Guillermo Sotomayor, (915) 212-1572

(Attachment)

3.7.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Office Lease between the CITY OF EL PASO and 211 FLORENCE, LP, a Texas limited partnership for the lease of 5,177 square feet at the property commonly known as 211 North Florence Street, for the Police Department Internal Affairs Division in an annual base rental amount of $81,020.05 per annum (or $6,751.67 per month), El Paso, Texas for a five (5) year initial term with one option to extend for an additional five (5) year term, and to execute any necessary documents to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.”

All Districts

City Development, Guillermo Sotomayor, (915) 212-1572

(Attachment)

3.8.

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 construction of pedestrian amenities along Santa Fe Street from Paisano Drive to Missouri Avenue to create a more pedestrian friendly system, for a total project amount of $313,936 with the City contributing a 25% local match of $78,484.

District 8

Engineering and Construction Management, Irene Ramirez, (915) 212-1808

(Attachment)

3.9.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement for the provision of electrical power for El Paso Water Utilities Well 506 A located at 1858 Cottonwood Drive more particularly described as a portion of El Paso International Airport, Butterfield Trail Golf Club, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and more particularly shown on Exhibit “A”, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes.

District 2

Engineering and Construction Management, Irene Ramirez, (915) 212-1831

(Attachment)

3.10.

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

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8

Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, (915) 621-6719

(Attachment)

3.11.

That City Council declare that the expenditure of District 7 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed ONE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($1,000.00) to pay towards the cost of shelter rental, park permits, staff time and other related items necessary for the support of the “Cine de Oro” movies event, a series of movie days or nights in schools or other authorized locations located within District 7, and this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors of the City of El Paso, which benefits the community and instills community pride, and is authorized, and;

That the City Manager be authorized to accept donations for sponsorship of the event, to negotiate and sign contracts as approved by the City Attorney, and to appropriate and ensure that the funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose.

District 7

Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-1007

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4.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

4.1.

Christine Gallegos to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

5.

APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

5.1.

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

All Districts

Tax, David Childs, (915) 212-1736

(Attachment)

6.

NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

6.1.

Accept the donation of $10,000 from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

6.2.

Presentation of 2013 Downtown Management District (DMD) Annual Report as submitted by Deborah Hamlyn, Interim DMD Executive Director.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1618

(Attachment)

7.

REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

7.1.

Request that the Director for the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Uretek USA, Inc., a contractor under Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) Contract #745-A1 (Aggregate, Asphaltic), for Soil Densification.  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the Texas Procurement and Support Services (TPASS) was approved by Mayor and City Council on February 27, 2007.

Department:                                 Transportation

Award to:                                      Uretek USA, Inc.

                                                     Tomball, TX

Total Estimated Award:               $204,165.00

Account No.:                                532 – 522270 – 32120 - 1000

Funding Source:                          General Fund Public Access Maintenance

                                                     Contracts

District(s):                                     All

Reference No.:                            2014-347

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

All Districts

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

Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 621-6750

(Attachment)

7.2.

Request that the Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order to Advance Security Contractors, Inc. dba ASC under Region 19 Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract #09-6356 (Electronic Surveillance and Locking Systems, for Installation of Closed Circuit TV System), (CCTV) and Public Address (PA).  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the Region 19 Cooperative Purchasing Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on November°8, 2011.

Department:                                 Environmental Services

Award to:                                      Advance Security Contractors, Inc. dba ASC

                                                     El Paso, TX

Total Estimated Award:               $41,988.22

Account No.:                                334-34100-P3410-3150-5580270-PESD00140

Funding Source:                          Construction

District(s):                                     All

Department:                                 Mass Transit (Sun Metro)

Award to:                                      Advance Security Contractors, Inc. dba ASC

                                                     El Paso, TX

Total Estimated Award:               $48,955.66 for PA System and Installation

Account No.:                                560-60000-3200-580100-P6003

Funding Source:                          Sun Metro Operating funds

District(s):                                     2

Department:                                 El Paso International Airport

Award to:                                      Advance Security Contractors, Inc. dba ASC

                                                     El Paso, TX

Total Estimated Award:               $120,654.60

Account No.:                                562-62030-544050-3000

Funding Source:                          Operating Contingency Reserve

Total Estimated Award:               $211,598.48

District(s):                                     All

Reference No.:                            2014-388

This is a Cooperative, unit price contract.

All Districts

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

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 621-6703

(Attachment)

7.3.

Request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Siddons Martin Emergency Group a contractor under BuyBoard Contract #400-12 for Road Rescue Promedic Series Ambulance. The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing.

The participation by the City of El Paso in the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on November°8, 2011.

Department:                                 Fire

Award to:                                     Siddons Martin Emergency Group

                                                     Denton, TX

Total Estimated Award:               $156,690.00

Account No.:                                322-22090-4960-580070-COMPLOAN11

                                                     322-22090-4960-580070-COMPLOAN13

                                                     322-22090-100-580070-P2216     

Funding Source:                          Public Safety Equipment

Reference No.:                            2014-381

Districts:                                       All

This is a Cooperative, (unit price) contract.

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Chief Samuel Pena, (915) 485-5610

(Attachment)

8.

BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

8.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2014-275 (Armored Car Services Parks and Police) to Trans America Protection, Corp., for an initial term estimated award of $115,053.00 (3 years). The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $76,702.00 for a total five (5) year award of $191,755.00.

Department:                                        Parks and Recreation

Award to:                                             Trans America Protection, Corp.

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $115,053.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $191,755.00 (5 years)

Account No.                                        522150-321-21100-P2103-1000

                                                            522120-451-51220-P5103-1000

Funding Source:                                 General Funds

District(s):                                            All

This is a Best Value, supplies contract.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Parks and Recreation recommend award as indicated to Trans America Protection, Corp., 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 & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Parks & Recreation, Tracy Novak, (915) 541-4355

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8.2.

Request rejection of all bids received for Solicitation No. 2014-261 (Washing of Heavy Duty Vehicles) as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and the General Services – Fleet Division, due to the inability to verify pricing.

All Districts

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

General Services, Stuart C. Ed, (915) 621-6822

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9.

BIDS:

9.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2014-233 (All-Terrain Forklift) to Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation for a total estimated award of $89,962.43.

Department:                                 Aviation

Award to:                                      Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation

                                                     El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                         All

Option:                                         None

Total Estimated Award:               $89,962.43 (One Unit)

Account No.:                                562 – 580290 – 62220 – 3080 – P5 000040

Funding Source:                          Heavy Off Road Equipment

District(s):                                     All

This is a low-bid procurement, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Department of Aviation recommend award as indicated to Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

All Districts

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

Aviation, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

9.2.

The award of Solicitation No. 2014-165 – Work Boots to Northern Imports dba Work Wear Safety Shoes, for an initial (3) year term in the estimated award of $225,000.00. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $150,000.00 for a total five (5) year award of $375,000.00.

Department:                                 Fire

Award to:                                     Northern Imports dba Work Wear Safety

                                                     Shoes

                                                    Fort Worth, TX

Item(s):                                        All

Initial Term:                                  3 years

Option to Extend:                         2 years

Payment Terms:                         NET – 30 days

Annual Estimated Award:            $75,000.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:     $225,000.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:               $375,000.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                322-22090-1000-531200-P2217

Funding Source:                          General Fund

District(s):                                    All

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Northern Imports dba Work Wear Safety Shoes, the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. 

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

Recommend that the following bidders be deemed non-responsive:

Failure to submit manufacturer’s price list for the City to verify pricing

-           Premier Uniforms & Tactical Gear

Failure to submit the requested financial information for the City to verify responsiveness.

-           SunCity Public Safety & Supply LLC

All Districts

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

El Paso Fire Department, Samuel Pena, (915) 485-5610

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

10.

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

Public comment typically is not taken during the introduction 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.

10.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.12 (Dealers in Secondhand Goods, Dealers in Crafted Precious Metals, Coin Dealers and Pawnbrokers) in its entirety relating to all provisions including clarifications and revisions of definitions and exclusions; clarification regarding license denial suspension, revocation; clarification regarding violations and penalties.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 564-7301

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2014

10.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00011, to allow for a ground-mounted 75’ Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as Lot 78, Block 33, Tierra del Este #26 Amending, 3070 Joe Battle, 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: 3070 Joe Battle. Property Owner: CRBD Joe Battle LTD & Camino Vista Properties LP. PZST14-00011

District 5

City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following parcels: Parcel 1: Lots 17, 18, and 19, Rangers Rest Subdivision, 1053 & 1061 Ranger Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4/sp (Residential/special permit) to R-MU (Residential Mixed Use); and, Parcel 2: Portion of Tract 3A, Block 55, Ysleta Grant Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch-Farm) to R-MU (Residential Mixed Use), approving a Master Zoning Plan, and repealing Ordinance No. 017347 which granted a special permit for an assisted living facility and convalescent home for Parcel 1. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1053 & 1061 Ranger Street. Property Owner: JJ Scott Investments. PZRZ14-00008

District 7

City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lots 14-26, Block 4, Hughes Subdivision, 5713-5717 Welch Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 5713-5717 Welch Avenue. Property Owner: Jorge Valenzuela. PZRZ13-00037

District 3

City Development, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.5.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00027, to allow for Infill Development with front, rear, side yard setbacks and parking reduction on the property described as a portion of Lots 14-26, Block 4, Hughes Subdivision, 5713-5717 Welch Avenue, 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: 5713-5717 Welch Avenue. Property Owner: Jorge Valenzuela. PZST13-00027

District 3

City Development, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.6.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 23-A-3, AF Miller Survey No. 214, 2 De Leon Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5/c/sp (Residential/condition/special permit) to R-MU (Residential Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2 De Leon Drive. Property Owner: Keyvan Parsa. PZRZ13-00047

District 8

City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.7.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 22 & 23, Block 127, Highland Park, 2814-2816 Mobile Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial); and, Lots 24 & 25, Block 127, Highland Park, 2812 Mobile Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2812, 2814 & 2816 Mobile Avenue. Property Owner: Stanton 2800, LLC. PZRZ13-00045

District 2

City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.8.

An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 7591 dated September 14, 1982, which changed the zoning of a portion of Lot 1 and Portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Las Flores Subdivision, Unit 4, 8825 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and Ordinance No. 15816 dated June 15, 2004, which changed the zoning of a portion of Lot 1 and portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Las Flores Subdivision, Unit 4, 8825 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property owner: Verde Paso Partners, LP, Location: 8825 North Loop Drive, PZCR14-00003

District 7

City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.9.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 10, Block 64, Vista del Sol Unit Thirteen, 10640 Montwood Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Property owner: Montwood Church of the Nazarene/Jon Stout, Location: 10640 Montwood Drive, PZRZ14-00013

District 7

City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.10.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 6 and 10 and Edgar Road right-of-way, S.A. & M.G. Railroad Company Survey 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1/c (Commercial/condition), C-3/c (Commercial/condition) and C-3 (Commercial) to PR-II (Planed Residential II). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property owner: Prime Desert Properties, LLC, Location: North of Edgar Road and West of Desert Boulevard, PZRZ14-00016

District 1

City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

10.11.

An Ordinance granting special permit no. PZST14-00017, to allow for infill development with reduced lot size and cumulative setbacks, on the property described as a portion of Tract 1, Country Club South Side, 610 Meadowlark Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development and 20.04.320 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of The El Paso City Code. Property owner: Paul and Beverly Dudley, Location: 610 Meadowlark Drive, PZST14-00017

District 8

City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 17, 2014

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

11.

COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

11.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve an Empowerment Zone Revolving Loan Fund Small Business Loan application and loan funding to Veliz Company LLC. and Veliz Investments LLC., in the amount of $112,500.00, 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, Veliz Company LLC., Veliz Investments LLC., 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, Verónica R. Soto, (915) 212-0138

(Attachment)

12.

MUNICIPAL CLERK:

12.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution appointing the election officials and election judges for the Special Election to be held within the City on July 19, 2014.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

13.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

13.1.

Discussion and action on the status of Lincoln Center and to authorize the City to take appropriate action with regard the property.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

13.2.

Discussion and action on a motion to ratify the actions taken by City Attorney as a result of Emergency Special City Council Meeting held on May 20, 2014.

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

13.3.

Discussion and action on accepting the recommendations of the Texas Municipal League (TML) Legislative Policy Committee on Regulation of Development. The TML Committee on Regulation of Development, chaired by Rep. Acosta, voted on legislative issues of importance to most Texas municipalities on May 2, 2014 and asks the City of El Paso to accept any and all recommendations and to add those items of importance to El Paso’s legislative agenda for the legislative session in 2015.

Representative Emma Acosta , (915) 212-1012

(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.

Section 551.071            CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072            DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073            DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074            PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076            DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES

Section 551.087            DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

EX1.

Discussion and action on the Estate of Betty Marcus-Randle a/k/a Betty E. Marcus Randle a/k/a Betty E. Marcus Randle, Cause No. 2011-00813P  (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Kristen L. Hamilton, (915) 212-0033

EX2.

Public Utility Commission Docket No. 41359, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Montana Power Station Intersect with Caliente to Coyote 115-kV Transmission Line in El Paso County, Texas.  (551.071) [City Attorney’s Office, Matthew Behrens, (915) 212-0033]

City Attorney’s Office, Matthew Behrens, (915) 212-0033

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EX3.

Discussion and action regarding the claim of Michael Armstrong and the Three Legged Monkey, L.P. City Claim Number 13-1001-040.001.  (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Kenneth Krohn, (915) 212-0033

EX4.

Police and Fire Collective Bargaining (551.071)

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

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