AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:30 a.m.

 

AND

 

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. Campbell

Main Conference Room, 2nd Floor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

9:00 a.m.

NOTE:

 

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

INVOCATION by Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

PRESENTATION

Pan American Health Organization

 

Mayor’s PrOCLAMATIONS

1.

National El Paso Marathon Runners Day

2.

Bowie 30

3.

Enroll El Paso and Enroll America Day

 

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 September 17, 2013, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of September 16, 2013, and the Legislative Review of the Whole/Work Session of September 17, 2013.

[Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 541-4127]

            (Attachment - LRC of the Whole Minutes for 09-16-13)

(Attachment - Regular City Council Meeting Minutes for 09-17-13)

(Attachment - LRC of the Whole Work Session  Minutes for 09-17-13)

 

 

2.            REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Representative Ann Morgan Lilly

 

3.            RESOLUTIONS:

 

3A.         That the sale and service of alcoholic beverages by the Three Legged Monkey, LP, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on Durango Street between Overland Avenue to Paisano Drive, from 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013, to 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 29, 2013, is a permissible activity in conjunction with TrapFest.  (NESV13-00026)  (District 8)

[City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915)541-4477]

(Attachment)

 

3B.         That OSAPLE, Inc-El Paso Community Foundation and El Paso Sun City Pride be authorized to utilize City rights-of-way on East Franklin Avenue between North Oregon Street and North Santa Fe Street, on North El Paso Street between West Main Drive and East Franklin Avenue and Cleveland Square Park from 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2013, through 12:00 a.m. Sunday, September 29, 2013. The sale and service of alcoholic beverages by OSAPLE, Inc-El Paso Community Foundation and El Paso Sun City Pride, in the closed portions of City rights-of- way on East Franklin Avenue between North Oregon Street and North Santa Fe Street, on North El Paso Street between West Main Drive and East Franklin Avenue from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 and the  consumption of alcoholic beverages in Cleveland Square Park from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 are permissible activities in conjunction with Sun City Craft Beer Fest.  (NESV13-00025)  (District 8)

[City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915)541-4477]

(Attachment)

 

3C.         That City Council approves a Resolution to revise the Community and Human Development Department’s Housing Programs Division Program Guidelines Handbook.  Recommended revisions relate to Chapters 2, 3, and 4 for the Single-Family Owner-Occupied Home Renovation Program (Chapter 2); the Single-Family Owner-Occupied Reconstruction Program (Chapter 3); and the Single Family Owner Occupied Special Assistance Programs (Chapter 4).Revisions include:  1) Program name changes to Single Family Owner Occupied Home Renovation Program (Chapter 2) and name change from Emergency Repair to Minor Repair Program (Chapter 4);  2) a decrease in the interest rate for all programs from 3% to 0%; 3) a new Home Renovation loan program for senior citizens and disabled, with a 15 year 0% interest forgivable deferred payment loan; 4) additional assistance not included in the program maximum of $65,000 for the Renovation and Reconstruction programs include Accessibility modifications – up to $20,000; Lead, Mold, Asbestos abatement – up to $20,000; and Relocation (during  renovation/abatement) up to $3,000; 5) Historic properties may receive up to an additional $10,000 for compliance with historic regulations.; and 6) Minor Repair Program assistance amount for eligible work will be $4,999 and the loan terms will be an Unsecured 2-year Forgivable Loan.  (All Districts)  [Community and Human Development, William Lilly, (915) 541-4241]

(Attachment)

 

3D.         That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Easement and Transformer Pad Easement to the El Paso Electric Company for the provision of electrical power to a new CNG fueling station at 5081 Fred Wilson Road, a City-owned Sun Metro Facility, said easements more particularly described as a portion of Section 17, Block 81, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, County of El Paso, Texas.  (District 2)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

3E.         1.   A Resolution updating the Apprenticeship Program adopted by the City on June 1, 2010, to add additional occupations to the list of apprenticeable occupations. (All Districts)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

2.   That two classifications of worker that were inadvertently omitted from the list of classifications in the 2012 City of El Paso prevailing wages adopted by City Council on June 11, 2013, be added to the list and that the City Engineer is authorized to specify the wage rates as attached in Exhibit A to the Resolution for those classifications of worker for Building Construction Trades in the call for bids for any public works contract and in the contract itself and that the City Engineer be authorized to clarify the definitions of work performed by those classifications of worker if necessary.  (All Districts)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

3F.         That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Federal Engineering, Inc., a Maryland Corporation, for a project known as “El Paso Statistical Area Communications System”, to add additional planning and reconfiguration support services required as a result of the April 1, 2013 adoption by the Federal Communication Commission and the Homeland Security Bureau of a reconfiguration channel plan for the 800 MHz band along the U.S.-Mexico border, in the amount of $154,420, thereby extending the contract amount from $609,800.55 to $764,220.55.  (All Districts)

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

3G.        That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A) (All Districts)

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

(Attachment)

 

3H.         That the City Manager, or his/her designee, be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between El Paso County and the City of El Paso, for a grant in the amount of $45,000 1) to address the criminal behavior of juvenile offenders at their first entry into the criminal justice system, 2) assisting in promoting intervention and compliance from juvenile offenders with El Paso Municipal Court judicial orders, and 3) allow the El Paso Municipal Court to retain jurisdiction of repeat class C juvenile offenders.  **No cash match is required.  (All Districts)

[Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 541-4127]

(Attachment)

 

3I.           That the procurement of goods and services to repair and replace the equipment of the 800 MHz Trunked Analog System located at City Hall is exempt under state law because the purchase preserves and protects the public safety of the City’s residents and resulted from the unforeseen damage to public machinery and equipment, and the Purchasing Director, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department, be authorized to issue a second Purchase Order to Motorola, Inc. in the amount of $77,237 for such emergency repairs, replacement and labor.

 

Department:                                        Information Technology

Districts:                                            All

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Information Technology, Enrique Martinez, Jr., (915) 541-4746]

(Attachment)

 

3J.          That the Mayor be authorized to sign a Contract by and between the City of El Paso and the Montecillo Municipal Management District No. 1 to join various other entities for whom the City acts as property tax assessor/collector.

(All Districts)  [Tax Office, David Childs (915) 541-4598]

(Attachment)

 

3K.         That the Mayor be authorized to sign a Contract by and between the City of El Paso, and the Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District No. 9 to join various other entities for whom the City acts as property tax assessor/collector.

(All Districts)  [Tax Office, David Childs (915) 541-4598]

(Attachment)

 

4.            SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:

Brie Franco as an Assistant City Attorney, effective October 1, 2013.

[City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 541-4550]

(Attachment)

 

5.            BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT:

 

Richard Anthony Cordova to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as an alternate member, by Mayor Oscar Leeser.  [Mayor Oscar Leeser 541-4145]

(Attachment)

 

6.            BOARD APPOINTMENT:

 

Margaret L. Livingston to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as a regular member, by Mayor Oscar Leeser.  [Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 541-4145]

(Attachment)

 

7.            NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION:

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code: Receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Lily Limón in the amount of $2,000 from TREPAC/TEXAS Association of Realtors Political Action Committee.

[Representative Lily Limón, (915) 5410-4124]

 

8.            APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.

(See Attachment B)  (All Districts)  [Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 541-4598]

(Attachment)

 

9.            request to issue purchase order:

Request approval for the Purchasing Director to reject all proposals submitted for Solicitation No. 2013-290R, Business Intelligence Software and Implementation Services.  Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Information Technology Services recommends re-bidding because defined specifications within bid packages did not meet all departmental and software integration requirements indicative of a successful deployment and implementation.  (All Districts)

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Information Technology, Enrique Martinez, Jr., (915) 541-4746]

(Attachment)

 

10.          REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:

 

10A.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-282R Web Content Management Implementation Services to Savanco Inc. dba Americaneagle.com for a total estimated award of $268,000.

 

Department:                                        Information Technology Department

Award to:                                             Savanco Inc. dba Americaneagle.com

                                                            Des Plaines, IL

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         1 year

Option to Extend:                                1 year

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $134,000

Initial Estimated Award Year 2:          $134,000 (per year)

Total Estimated Award:                      $268,000

Account No.:                                       999-99997-531050-2322

Funding Source:                                 IT Capital Funds

Districts:                                            All

 

This is an RFP, service contract.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Information Technology Department recommend award as indicated to Savanco Inc. dba Americaneagle.com, the highest ranked responsive offer.

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Information Technology, Enrique Martinez, Jr., (915) 541-4746]

(Attachment)

 

10B.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-018R Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services to Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. for a total estimated award of $103,950.

Department:                                        Office of the Comptroller

Award to:                                             Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc.

                                                            Centennial, CO

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         5 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $14,850

Initial Estimated Award:                      $74,250 (5 years)

Option Estimated Award:                    $29,700 (2 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $103,950

Account No.:                                       Various

Funding Source:                                 Debt Service Fund

Districts:                                            All

 

This is an RFP contract.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and Office of the Comptroller recommend award as indicated to Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Specialists, Inc. the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Office of the Comptroller, Mark Sutter, (915) 541-4014]

(Attachment)

 

11.          BIDS:

 

11A.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-260 for Blackie Chesher Park Improvements to Best Ironworks and Screens, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $79,996.30.

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             Best Ironworks and Screens, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid:                                             $79,996.30

Total Estimated Award:                      $79,996.30

Time for Completion:                          90 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            190-28340-580270-4560-PCP12MFG640

Funding Source:                                 2012-2013 Certificates of Obligation, Short

                                                            Term CIP

District:                                              6

 

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 measure 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.

 

This is a low bid, unit-price contract.

The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

11B.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-261 for Stiles Park Improvements to Black Stallion LB Construction, for an estimated total amount of $157,777.

 

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             Black Stallion LB Construction

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid:                                             $157,777

Total Estimated Award:                      $157,777

Time for Completion:                          90 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            471-71240-580270-2400-G_713CD016

Funding Source:                                 38th Year Community Development Block Grant

District:                                              3

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 measure 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.

This is a low bid, unit-price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends that J. Carrizal General Construction, Inc. be deemed non-responsive for their inability to confirm their bid price and that the contract be awarded as indicated to Black Stallion LB Construction, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

11C.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-269 for Pollard Park Improvements to Black Stallion LB Construction for an estimated total amount of $284,444.25.

Department:                                        Engineering & Construction Management

Award to:                                             Black Stallion LB Construction

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid:                                             $284,444.25

Total Estimated Award:                      $284,444.25

Time for Completion:                          150 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            471-71240-580270-2400-G_713CD013

Funding Source:                                 38TH Year Community Development Block Grant

District:                                              2

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 estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measure 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.

This is a low bid, unit-price contract.  The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends that Prime Irrigation & Landscape, Inc. be deemed non-responsive for their inability to confirm their bid price and that the contract be awarded as indicated to Black Stallion LB Construction the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

11D.      The award of Solicitation No. 2013-254 for Barker Road Street and Drainage Improvements Phase II to Karlsruher, Inc. dba CSA Constructors, for an estimated total amount of $330,942.41.

Department:                                        Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                             Karlsruher, Inc. dba CSA Constructors

                                                            El Paso, TX

Base Bid I:                                           $154,266.74

Base Bid II:                                          $  62,231.11

Base Bid III:                                         $  64,610.56

Base Bid IV:                                        $  49,834.00

Total Estimated Award:                      $330,942.41

Time for Completion:                          120 Consecutive Calendar Days

Accounts:                                            471-71240-580270-2400-G_713CD014

                                                            471-71240-580270-2400-G_713PS014

Funding Source:                                 38TH year Community Development Block

                                                            Grant, EPWU

District:                                              3

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 measure 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.

This is a low bid, unit-price contract.

The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends that SAAB Site Contractors, L.P. be deemed non-responsive for exceeding the 5% mobilization cost maximum for Base Bid I and that the contract be awarded as indicated to Karlsruher, Inc. dba CSA Constructors, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

[Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 541-4428]

(Attachment)

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

 

12.          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.

 

12A.      An Ordinance vacating a portion of 9.5’ alley adjacent to Lots 29 and 30, Block 1, Map of Orchard Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  SURW12-00006  Applicant information:  Daniel Lujan  (District 8)

[City Development, Raul Garcia, (915) 541-4935]

(Attachment)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 1, 2013, FOR ITEM 12A

 

12B.      An Ordinance approving an amendment to a Detailed Site Development Plan on planned residential development Special Permit No. SU-00005 approved June 27, 2000, to reduce side and cumulative (side and side street) setbacks for Lot 11, Block 1, Montoya Oaks Estates, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.470.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Property owner:  Adriana Elena Del Valle Garcia, Location:  700 Montoya Oak Lane, PZDS13-00015.  (District 1)

[City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]

(Attachment)

 

12C.      1.   An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 27, Lots 28 to 32, Block 54, Bassett Addition, and all of Blocks 55 & 56 and CLSD Streets BTW, 2201 Mills, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from M-1 (Manufacturing) to C-4 (Commercial), and imposing a condition.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  2201 Mills.  Property Owner:  E.P.I.L.D., Inc.  PZRZ13-00016  (District 8)

[City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 541-4238]

(Attachment)

 

2.   An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00011, to allow for Infill Development with an 83 percent parking reduction in the C-4 (Commercial) zoning district, on the property described as a portion of Lot 27, Lots 28 to 32, Block 54, Bassett Addition, and All of Blocks 55 & 56 and CLSD Streets BTW, 2201 Mills, 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:  2201 Mills.  Property Owner:  E.P.I.L.D., Inc.  PZST13-00011  (District 8)

[City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 541-4238]

(Attachment)

 

12D.      An Ordinance releasing a condition placed on property by Ordinance No. 4795 which changed the zoning of All of Tract 4H1D and 4H1E, A.F. Miller Survey No. 215, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and imposing condition.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  South of Mesa Street and East of Confetti Drive.  Property Owner: Dareen Kenda Homes, LLC.  PZCR13-00006  (District 8)

[City Development, Andrew Salloum, (915) 541-4633]

(Attachment)

 

12E.      An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00017, to allow for Infill Development with reduced lot width on the property described as a portion of Tract “C” of the Country Club Place Southside, 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:  918 & 920 W. Sunset Road.  Property Owner:  VIA Mirada I, L.P.  PZST13-00017  (District 8)

[City Development, Andrew Salloum, (915) 541-4633]

(Attachment)

 

12F.       An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST13-00008, to allow for infill development with a 50 percent parking reduction on the property described as Tract 4-C, Section 11, Block 81, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, 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: 5000 Riley.  Property Owner:  RNR Properties.  PZST13-00008  (District 2)

[City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 541-4238]

(Attachment)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 15, 2013, FOR ITEMS 12B – 12F

 

Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 8:30 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.

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

13.          PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

 

13A.      Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-249 Mechanical Broom Sweepers (Re-bid) to Stewart & Stevenson Truck Holdings dba On the Border Freightliner of El Paso for a total estimated award of $839,956.

Department:                                        General Services – Fleet Division

Award to:                                             Stewart & Stevenson Truck Holdings dba

                                                            On the Border Freightliner of El Paso

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                All

Option to Extend:                                Option to Purchase Additional Quantity

                                                            within 60 days of Award

Total Estimated Award:                      $839,956 (4 units)

Account No.:                                       190 – 28310 – 580040 – 4500 – PGSDVRP01

Funding Source:                                 General Services Department – Capital All

                                                            Years

Districts:                                            All

This is a low bid, fixed-price, single (one-time) purchase.

The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and General Services – Fleet Division recommend award as indicated to Stewart & Stevenson Truck Holdings dba On the Border Freightliner of El Paso, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

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

[POSTPONED FROM 09-10-2013]

(Attachment)

 

13B.      Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-256 (Mosquito Control Chemicals) to Univar ES and Adapco, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $629,197.20.

Department:                                        Environmental Services

Award to Vendor 1:                             Univar ES

                                                            Dallas, TX

Item(s):                                                1 & 5

Initial Term:                                         3 Years

Option to Extend:                                2 Years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $  42,702.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $128,106.00 (3 Years)

Option Estimated Award:                    $  85,404.00 (2 Years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $213,510.00 (3 Years +2 Years)

Award to Vendor 2:                             Adapco, Inc.

                                                            Sanford, FL

Item(s):                                                2, 3, & 4

Initial Term:                                         3 Years

Option to Extend:                                None

Annual Estimated Award:                   $167,030.40

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $501,091.20 (3 Years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $629,197.20 (3 Years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $714,601.20 (3 Years +2 year Option for

                                                            Vendor 1)

Account No.:                                       334- 34030- P3438- 531260- 3100

Funding Source:                                 Environmental Services–Chemical Supplies

Districts:                                            All

This is a low bid, unit price type contract.

The Financial Services - Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommend award as indicated to Univar ES and Adapco, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

That Clark Mosquito Control, Inc., J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc. dba Target Specialty Products and Alternate, J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc. dba Target Specialty Products did not meet specifications and are recommended to be deemed non-responsive.

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 621-6892]

(Attachment)

 

13C.      Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2013-258 (Janitorial Services – Police Department Facilities) to The Eagle Janitorial Services for an initial term estimated award of $811,037.88.

 

Department:                                        General Services – Facilities Maintenance

                                                            Division

Award to:                                             The Eagle Janitorial Services

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                                All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $270,345.96

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $811,037.88 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $1,351,729.80 (5 years)

Account No.:                                       231-522060-1000-31040-P3120

Funding Source:                                 General Services Dept - General Fund –

                                                            Maintenance Services Contracts - Janitorial

Districts:                                            All

This is a Best Value, service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and General Services –Facilities Maintenance Division recommend award as indicated to The Eagle Janitorial Services, the bidder offering the best value bid.

[Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

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

(Attachment)

 

13D.      Discussion and action on the request that the Purchasing Director, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2010-181R Advanced Data Processing Inc. (Transport Medical Billing, Collections and ePCR) Services with Advanced Data Processing, Inc, DBA Intermedix for one additional year pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on December 14, 2010.  The extended contract period will be from December 14, 2013 to December 13, 2014.

Department:                                        El Paso Fire Department

Award to:                                             Advanced Data Processing, Inc.

                                                            DBA Intermedix

                                                            Fort Lauderdale, FL

Option:                                                One [of Two]

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $1,309,867.76

Total Estimated Award:                      $3,929,603.28 (3 years)

Account No.:                                       322 – 22070 - 522010 – 1000 – P2212

Funding Source:                                 General Fund - Billing/Collect Agency

                                                            Contracts

Districts:                                            All

This is a Request for Proposals Services, (RFP) Contract

[Purchasing and Strategic Souring, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 541-4313]

[Fire, Samuel Peña, (915) 485-5600]

(Attachment)

 

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BUSINESS

 

14.          MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

Presentation, discussion, and action to have the Public Service Board provide an update on the Stormwater projects that are pending that affect flooding on I-10 in the vicinity of the Copia, Piedras intersection and the overflow of the Saipan/Ledo ponding area.  To include plans for prevention of the flooding in this area until the projects are completed as well as future plans on stocking of sand bags in severe rain storms so that the inventory does not deplete.  [Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 541-4515]

(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

Discussion and action on the following:

EX1.      PUC Docket No. 41809 Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Proposed Montana Power Station to Montwood Substation 115-KV Transmission Line in El Paso County.  (551.071)

[City Attorney’s Office, Matthew Behrens, (915) 541-4450]

 

EX2.      PUC Docket No. 41403 Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval to Revise its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Request to Establish Revised Cost Caps.  (551.071) [City Attorney’s Office, Matthew Behrens, (915) 541-4450]

 

EX3.      Report on Potential Inquiry into the Rates and Services of Texas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONEOK, Inc.  (551.071)  [City Attorney’s Office, Matthew Behrens, (915) 541-4450]

 

 

 

 

12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.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/contact_public.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.

 

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Sign Language interpreters are provided for regular City Council meetings.  Copies of this Agenda will be provided in Braille, large print, or audiotape upon requests made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Hearing Assistance Devices are available upon request.

ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET EVERY THURSDAY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

 

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/

 

 

 

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA FOR

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

8:30 A.M.

 

The following is added to the City Council Agenda of Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.:

 

 

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

 

Discussion and action on the following:

 

EX1.      Adela Guzman v. City of El Paso, Texas, Cause No. 2012-DCV-02052  (551.071)

[City Attorney’s Office, Daniel Ortiz (915) 541-4550]

 

Sign Language interpreters are provided for regular City Council meetings.  Copies of this Agenda will be provided in Braille, large print or audio tape upon requests made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.

Hearing Assistance Devices are available upon request.

ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET EVERY THURSDAY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

http://www.elpasotexas.gov

 

 

Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk