		City Council
Oscar Leeser		Peter Svarzbein, District 1
Mayor		Jim Tolbert, 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

AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

August 9, 2016

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

August 8, 2016

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Myrtle Cooper Elementary

Frances Repato

Alaiza Salas

Sebastian Rodriguez

Karissa Ibarbo

Malachi Valenzuela

Isabela Carrillo

Mark Kondratowicz

Sofia Flores

Abigail Cervantes

Milton Fernandez

Gianna Acevedo

Sebastian Perez

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 July 26, 2016 and July 19, 2016, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of July 25, 2016, Special City Council Meeting - FY2017 Budget Hearing of July 12, 2016 and the Special City Council Meeting - FY2017 Budget Hearing/Intro Ordinance FY2017 Levying Tax Rate of July 28, 2016 .

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

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.

Discussion and Action on a Resolution nominating El Paso Healthcare System, LTD., as an Enterprise Project to the Office of the Governor of Economic Development and Tourism through the Economic Development Bank as an Enterprise Zone Project.

All Districts

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

Economic and International Development, Eddie Garcia, (915) 212-1570

3.2.

A resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment of the Industrial Site Lease by and among the City of El Paso (“Landlord’), Durham Properties, L.L.C. (“Assignor”) and Infinity Nine at El Paso, L.L.C. (“Assignee”) for the following described property:

Lot 1, Block 14, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 11, El Paso County, Texas and municipally known and numbered as 1701 Hawkins Boulevard, El Paso, Texas.

All Districts

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

4.

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

4.1.

Approval of parking lot lease agreement between BLK Investment 2 Family Limited Partnership (Lessor), and City of El Paso (Lessee)for the Municipal Court Parking lot at 216 S Ochoa. For a 3 year term for 60 Spaces. Annual cost is $33,120.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jose Villalva, (915) 212-1631

Municipal Court, Lilia Worrell, (915) 212-5822

5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

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

Districts 3, 4 and 8

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

6.

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

6.1.

That the City finds that EBS Enterprises, Inc. 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 $109.18 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.2.

That the City finds that Reynolds Plastic Surgery Center through Dale Reynolds showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2011 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $340.05 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.3.

That the City finds that Horizon RV through Mark Wickenheiser 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 $8.19 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.4.

That the City finds that Horizon RV through Mark Wickenheiser 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 $20.64 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.5.

That the City finds that Tommy's Auto Sales 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 $106.43 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.6.

That the City finds that Tommy's Auto Sales 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 $23.58 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.7.

That the City finds that Citi Financial 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 $103.64 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.8.

That the City finds that Kay F. Backer 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 $28.43 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.9.

That the City finds that Kay F. Backer 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 $28.45 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.10.

That the City finds that Eva Williams showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2011 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $20.01 is approved.

All Districts

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

6.11.

That the City finds that Sterling & Baxter LLP 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 $36.00 is approved.

All Districts

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

7.

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

7.1.

The City Manager be authorized to execute a Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement ("Agreement") between CSM Realty Holdings, LTD., and the City of El Paso for the maintenance of median opening and improvements and new traffic signal all located at the intersection of State Highway 20 (Mesa Street) and Champions Circle ("Project"). Further, that the Director of the Streets and Maintenance Department is authorized to accept the Project once it is completed in accordance with the Agreement.

District 8

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

7.2.

Approve the request that the Director of Capital Improvement Department be authorized to sign a Letter of Agreement with the El Paso Electric Company (EPEC) to provide underground electric service to the Streetcar Maintenance Facility Building located at 601 S. Santa Fe, El Paso, adjacent to Sun Metro’s downtown terminal.

District 8

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-7301

Mass Transit, Jay Banasiak, (915) 212-3300

7.3.

That the City Manager is authorized to sign Lease Amendment No. 6 with the United States of America (GS-07B-14711) that will allow the General Services Administration to use the City property at the Stanton Street Bridge, with a municipal address of 1090 Mesa St., El Paso, El Paso County, Texas through Aug. 24, 2017.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jose Carlos Villalva, (915) 504-5880

International Bridges, Matthew McElroy, (915) 212-1550

8.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

8.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the lease between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso for office and laboratory use by City's Department of Public Health at 4505 Alberta, El Paso, Texas, from August 9, 2016 to September 30, 2018, with the City's option to renew the lease for a one (1 ) year period, for a monthly rent of TEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 501100 DOLLARS ($10,125.50).

District 8

Economic and International Development, Jose Carlos Villalva, (915) 504-5880

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

CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:

9.

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

9.1.

That the City Council approves the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the El Paso Downtown Management District, that the following persons be named directors of the District for the terms indicated:

Nominee Term# Expiration Date

Wayne Soza 2 August 2019

Brad Taylor 1 August 2019

Peter Spier 1 August 2019

Edie Zuvanich 1 August 2019

Laura Pople 2 August 2019

Lane Gaddy 1 August 2019

Arlene Carroll 3 August 2019

District 8

Economic and International Development, Rafael Arellano, (915) 212-1616

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

10.

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

10.1.

Appointment of John Karlsruher to the Construction Board of Appeals by City Representative Jim Tolbert, District 2

Representative Jim Tolbert, (915) 212-0002

11.

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

11.1.

Appointment of Bernie Olivas to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

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 B)

All Districts

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

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

13.

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

13.1.

Municipal Court monthly activity reports and Office of Court Administration reports for May 2016 and June 2016.

All Districts

Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 212-1212

14.

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

14.1.

Accept the donation of $1,000 from Waste Connections, Inc. for District 5 Movies in the Park.

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

14.2.

Accept the donation of $1,500 from Waste Connections, Inc., $500.00 from Union Pacific Railroad, and $250.00 from J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for District 8 Movies in the Park.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

15.

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

15.1.

Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to HUB International Insurance Services Inc. referencing Contract 2010-110R Comprehensive Loss Control Program. This will be a change order to increase the contract by $91,751.00 for a total amount not to exceed $708,750.00 for the initial term.

Department: Human Resources

Award to: HUB International Insurance Services Inc.

El Paso, TX

Increase Amount: $91,751.00

Account No.: 209 – 3500 – 14045 – P1414 - 521380

Funding Source Self Insurance Fund – Payroll and Benefits

District(s): All

All Districts

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

Human Resources, Linda B. Thomas, (915) 212-1240

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

16.

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

16.1.

The award of Solicitation No. 2016-722 (Navistar Proprietary Parts & Service) to RJ Border International LP dba Border International Truck for a three (3) year term estimated award of $360,000.00.

Department: Streets & Maintenance

Award to: RJ Border International LP dba Border International Truck

El Paso, TX

Item(s): All

Initial Term: 3 years

Option to Extend: None

Annual Estimated Award: $120,000.00

Total Estimated Award: $360,000.00 (3 years)

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

532-37020-531250-3600-P3701

Funding Source: Internal Service Fund: Inventory Purchases Materials and Supplies

Internal Service Fund: Equipment Outside Repair Services

District(s): All

This is a Best Value, parts and service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets & Maintenance Department recommends award as indicated to RJ Border International LP dba Border International Truck, the bidder offering the best value bid.

All Districts

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

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

17.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

17.1.

Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2013-257 (Trane HVAC System Units Proprietary Parts and Service) with Trane US, Inc. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on September 10, 2013. The extended contract period will be from September 10, 2016 to September 9, 2018.

Department: Streets & Maintenance

Award to: Trane US, Inc.

El Paso, TX

Option: One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount: $165,000.00

Total Estimated Amount: $330,000.00 (2 years)

Account No.: 532 – 31040 – 522260 – 1000 – P3120

532 – 31040 - 532000 – 1000 – P3120

Funding Source: General Fund – Building Facilities Maintenance Contracts

General Fund – Building Facilities Maintenance Repairs

District(s): All

This is a Best Value, services contract.

All Districts

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

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

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

18.

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

18.1.

That the City Manager is authorized to execute the construction manager-at risk agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and Jordan Foster Construction, LLC (“Contractor”), a Texas Limited Liability Corporation, for the project known as the El Paso Zoo Chihuahuan Desert Habitat Solicitation 2016-012R in an initial amount of $23,500.00 for preconstruction services.

All Districts

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

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana (915) 212-0065

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1. Assistance League of El Paso Week

2. El Paso Braves Basketball Team Day

3. Norte Dame Day

4. David L. Carrasco Job Corps Week

RECOGNITIONS

Dana K. Boyd – Star on the Mountain Award

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.

19.

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

19.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance numbers 018064, 018223 and 018402 which amended and updated the Zone Schedule NO. 1, Rates, Rules, Charges and Regulations applying at Foreign Trade Zone NO. 68, El Paso, Texas; to revise the fee for the Foreign Trade Zone Operations training seminar as listed in the Tariff Schedule; and to revise the Tariff Schedule.

All Districts

Aviation, Monica Lombrana, 915-212-7301

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016

19.2.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Hestra, LLC for the construction, installation, maintenance, use, and repair of sixteen (16) angled parking spaces within portions of City right-of-way along Mills Avenue and Willow Street adjacent to the property located at 2020 East Mills Avenue, El Paso, Texas for a term of five years with one (1) renewable five year term. (NESV2016-00016, District 8)

District 8

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

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016

20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

20.1.

An Ordinance granting until August 22, 2019, a non-exclusive franchise to "Sun City Advertisements" to place and maintain up to 150 waste containers on sidewalks and other City property within the City of El Paso, subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

All Districts

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016

20.2.

An Ordinance granting until August 22, 2019, a non-exclusive franchise to "Denise's Easy Enterprises LLC" to place and maintain up to 150 waste containers on sidewalks and other City property within the City of El Paso, subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

All Districts

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016

20.3.

An Ordinance granting until August 22, 2019, a non-exclusive franchise to "VALU Advertising" to place and maintain up to 150 waste containers on sidewalks and other City property within the City of El Paso, subject to the terms and conditions described in the ordinance.

All Districts

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 23, 2016

20.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of All of Tract 456 and a portion of Tract 455, Sunrise Acres No. 1, 9025 Neptune Street, located in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to S-D/c (Special Development/condition), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9025 Neptune Street. Property Owner: Miguel De La Riva, Jr., PZRZ16-00012 (District 2)

District 2

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

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

20.5.

An Ordinance approving a major amendment to the Master Zoning Plan approved on April 21, 2009, by Ordinance No. 17111 which also rezoned a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, City View Subdivision, 1700 E. Cliff Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3/sc (Commercial/special contract), C-1 (Commercial), and A-O (Apartment/Office) to GMU (General Mixed Use). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1700 E. Cliff Drive. Property Owner: GECU. PZRZ16-00017 (District 8)

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1643

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

21.

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

21.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2016-1002 (Mailing Services Rebid) to Go-Direct Mail Marketing, Inc. for an initial (3) year term estimated amount of $1,041,660. The award is to include a (2) year option amount of $694,440.00 for a total (5) year award of $1,736,100.00.

Department: Municipal Clerk and Courts

Vendor: Go-Direct Mail Marketing, Inc.

El Paso, Texas

Item(s): All

Annual Estimated Amount: $347,220.00

Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,041,660.00 (3 year)

Total Estimated Award: $1,736,100.00

Account No.: 111-1000-11030-540030-P1132

Funding Source: General Fund and Court Hearing Administration

District(s): All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Municipal Clerk and Courts Departments recommend that the contract be awarded to Go-Direct Mail Marketing, Inc. the sole vendor offering the best value bid.

All Districts

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

Municipal Clerk and Courts, Richarda Momsen, (915) 212-5822

22.

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

22.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2016-1011R Public Officials and Employment Practices Liability Insurance for an initial one (1) year term estimated award of $500,001.00. Performance period is from September 1, 2016 to August 31, 2017.

Department: Human Resources

Award to: USI Southwest, Inc. (Option 1: Illinois National / AIG Insurance Company)

El Paso, TX 79907

Item(s): All

Initial Term: 1 year

Annual Estimated Amount: $500,001.00

Total Estimated Award: $500,001.00 (1 year)

Account No.: 562 – 62030 – 3000 - 544020

334 – 34060 – 3100 – 544020 – P3401

341 – 41160 – 1000 – 544020 – P4101

560 – 60000 – 3200 – 544020 – P6003

999 – 99999 – 1000 – 544020

Funding Source: Airport Operation, Environmental Services, General Funds, Sun Metro

General Operations, General Funds – General Liability Insurance

District(s): All

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Human Resources recommend award as indicated to USI Southwest, Inc., the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.

All Districts

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

Human Resources, Linda B. Thomas, (915) 212-1240

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

23.

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

23.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 6 of the El Paso City Code (Vehicles for Hire); making it applicable to all modes of transportation for hire, to add transportation network company regulations, update definitions, and remove redundant language; revising Chapter 6.04 to rename it (Transportation for Hire), and to add Article I (General Provisions), Article II (Taxicab Operations), Article III (TNC Operations), Article IV (Alternative Transportation-for-Hire), Article V (Sightseeing, Charter, Limousine and Shuttle Operations), Article VI (International Transportation-for-Hire); to update language in Chapter 6.36 (Driverless Automobiles); delete Chapter 6.16 (Taxicabs); delete Chapter 6.20 (International Taxicabs); delete Chapter 6.28 (Sightseeing or Charter Operations); delete Chapter 6.32 (Limousine Service); delete Chapter 6.34 (Nonmotorized Vehicles for Hire); delete Chapter 6.08 (Passenger Buses and Streetcars); delete Chapter 6.12 (Chauffer’s License); delete Chapter 6.24 (Jitneys); delete Chapter 6.40 (Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services); the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

23.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), adding Chapter 9.85 (Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services) as a result of the proposed revisions to Title 6 (Vehicles for Hire) which is where Chapter 6.40 (Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services) has been located prior to said proposed Title 6 revisions; the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010. 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

23.3.

An Ordinance amending Title 10 of the El Paso City Code (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 10.24 (Miscellaneous Offenses) to add Section 10.24.050 (Sun Metro Priority Seating); the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

23.4.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 of the El Paso City Code (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.160 (Schedule XV – City Taxicab Zone) to update references to Title 6 sections; the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code. .

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

23.5.

An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 14 (Aircraft and Airports), Chapter 14.16 (Airport Use Regulations), to delete Article V (Ground Transportation Taxicab Services) in its entirety; to rename Chapter 14.16, Article III to Chapter 14.16, Article III (Ground Transportation Services) and making it applicable to all modes of ground transportation; the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Police, Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

24.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

24.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST16-00009, to allow for a ground-mounted 50’ Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 67A, Chaparral Park Unit 22, 1020 Belvidere Street, 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: 1020 Belvidere Street. Property Owner: Raimundo Portilla F. & Jose Manuel Portilla F. PZST16-00009

District 1

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

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

24.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property describes as Lot 23 and the West ½ of Lot 22 and the East 6.5 feet of Lot 24, Block 92, of East El Paso Addition, 3320 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), Pursuant to Section 20.04.360, and providing a Detailed Site Development Plan Pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code, and approving a set-back reduction, and waiving the one acre requirement. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code to allow for an office building. Subject Property: 2230 Montana Ave. Owner: Westmount Assets Inc. PZRZ16-00008

District 2

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

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

24.3.

An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by special contract approved on April 14,1987, which were imposed in the change of zoning of Tracts 12-A and 13-A, Block 51, Ysleta Grant, 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: 9639 and 9701 Socorro Road. Property Owner: FMA Realty, LLC. PZCR16-00002

District 6

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

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

24.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: Tract 12-A Block 51, Ysleta Grant, 9639 Socorro Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas from A-2/sc (Apartments/special contract) and C-4/H/sc (Commercial/Historic/special contract) to S-D/sc (Special Development/special contract) And S-D/H/sc (Special Development/Historic/special contract); And, Parcel 2: Tract 13-A, Block 51, Ysleta Grant, 9701 Socorro Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas from C-4/H/sc (Commercial/Historic/special contract) To S-D/H/sc (Special Development/Historic/special contract), pursuant to Section 20.04.360; and imposing conditions; And Approving a Detailed Site Development Plan pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for Low-Volume Commercial Retail and Apartment use as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) and S-D/H (Special Development/Historic) Zone Districts. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9639 and 9701 Socorro Road. Property Owner: FMA Realty, LLC. PZRZ16-00004

District 6

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

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

25.

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

25.1.

1st Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2017 Property Tax Rate of $0.768310

All Districts

Robert Cortinas, Director of OMB, (915) 212-1092

25.2.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim (Tax Resale) Deed conveying to Stacye McClain, all of the right, title, and interest of the City of El Paso, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment in the following described real property: Lot 24, Block 30, Panorama Village #5, El Paso County, Texas.

County

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

25.3.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Quitclaim (Tax Resale) Deed conveying to Stacye McClain, all of the right, title, and interest of the City of El Paso, and all other taxing units interested in the tax foreclosure judgment in the following described real property: Lot 25, Block 30, Panorama Village #5, El Paso County, Texas.

County

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

26.

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

26.1.

An Ordinance adopting the City of El Paso Bike Plan as the official bicycle master plan for the City of El Paso and to incorporate this plan as an addendum to Plan El Paso.

All Districts

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

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

27.

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

27.1.

Presentation, discussion, and instruction on recommendations of the Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Working Group on Affordable Housing establishing evaluation criteria to be used in determining City support of Low Income Housing Tax Credit proposals.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Verónica Soto, (915) 212-0138

28.

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

28.1.

Discussion and action that Schedule C, attached to the FY 2016 Budget resolution and effective September 1, 2015, shall be amended effective August 9, 2016, as set forth in Attachment A, to specify revised fees associated with amendments to El Paso City Code Title 6 and Chapter 14.16.

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Michelle Gardner, (915) 212-4301

City Manager's Office, Dionne Mack, (915) 212-1070

29.

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

29.1.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution to revise the Trailhead Plan for Quality of Life Bond Program.

All Districts

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

29.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for an Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $1,000,000 for the purpose of providing additional funding to supplement the NE Regional Flat Field/Dog Park Project and authorizing the City Manager to sign grant agreements, and to expend the funds on this project should the grant application be successful.

District 4

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

29.3.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and IN*SITU ARCHITECTURE PLLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, for a project known as “WESTSIDE POOL’’ for an amount not to exceed Seventy Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Two and 00/100 Dollars ($77,622.00) thereby extending the contract amount from $700,504.00 to $778,126.00 to provide additional services for construction administration; and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this agreement.

Districts 1 & 8

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1808

29.4.

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 ABACUS PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INC., an Arizona Corporation, for the “Project Management Services for the Chamizal/Express Library Community Center, Alameda/Express Library Community Center and Loma Land Community projects” for a term of three years, for an amount not to exceed ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND THIRTY EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($1,237,038.00); and that the City Engineer be authorized 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 for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if such services are necessary for proper execution the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of One Million Three Hundred Thirty Seven Thirty Eight and 00/100 Dollars ($1,337,038.00); and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this agreement.

Districts 3, 7 and 8

Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-1808

30.

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

30.1.

Discussion and action on the FY 2017 Proposed Budget

All Districts

Office of Management and Budget, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1092

31.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

31.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Second Amendment to the Master Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the El Paso Urban Transportation Study Area ("MPO"), and the Regents of New Mexico State University ("NMSU"), the City of El Paso, Texas acting in its capacity as the fiscal agent to the MPO. The Second Amendment will extend the initial term of the Agreement through August 31, 2019, and increase the total allowable compensation for all ordered tasks to SIX HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/ 100 DOLLARS ($650,000.00).

All Districts

Metropolitan Planning Organization, Michael Medina, (915) 212-0258

32.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

32.1.

Discussion and action to collaborate with the County of El Paso, City of San Elizario and City of Socorro to preserve, enhance and promote the El Paso Mission Trail. [POSTPONED FROM 07-26-16]

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

32.2.

Discussion and action to allow the City Manager to direct staff to organize a “Pokemon Go" Day event at all City parks on either a Saturday or Sunday during the month of August.

Representative Emma Acosta at (915) 212-0003

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

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

EX1.

High Ridge Construction, Inc. v. City of El Paso, Texas; Matter No. 11-1039-045 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon, (915) 212-0033

EX2.

G.O.T. Supply, Inc. v. City of El Paso, Texas; Matter No. 12-1093-038 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon (915) 212-0033

EX3.

PUC Docket 58885 SOAH Docket 473-16-4000 Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval to Revise Its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and request to establish Revised Cost Cap. (551.071)

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

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

8:00 AM

The following is added to the City Council Agenda of Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 8:00 AM:

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENT

1.

Appointment of Crystal Arrieta to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council filling one of two “open experience” positions available.

Representative Jim Tolbert, 9915) 212-0002

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

ADJOURN

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