		City Council
Oscar Leeser		Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1
Mayor		Larry Romero, District 2
		Emma Acosta, District 3
		Carl L. Robinson, District 4
Tommy Gonzalez		Michiel R. Noe, District 5
City Manager		Claudia Ordaz, District 6
		Lily Limón, District 7
		Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

*** REVISED ***

AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

November 11, 2014

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

November 10, 2014

9:00 AM


ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

American GI Forum Veteran Members Sam Salazar, Commander Dr. Joseph E. Torres, Past Vice Commander Jesus "Archie" Archuleta, Treasurer Manuel Piña, Sergeant at Arms Jorge Alberto Armendariz, Jr., Chaplain Dan Salazar, Past Commander

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.			GRO El Paso Week

				2.			AloriCares Day

				3.			El Paso 2014 Worldwide Photo Walk Day

RECOGNITIONS

El Paso Armed Forces Veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014.

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 November 4, 2014, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of November 3, 2014, and the Special City Council Meeting of November 3, 2014.
		Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 212-0049 (Attachment) (Attachment) (Attachment)

2.		REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

3.		RESOLUTIONS:

		3.1.				That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Pond Dedication Agreement between Sunland Square, LTD and the City of El Paso for the construction of certain improvements to 0.3651 acres, more or less, of real property described as a parcel of land being a portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Sunland Commercial District Unit 3, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, (the “Pond Site”) and the related dedication deed conveying said property to the City upon completion of the improvements. [POSTPONED FROM 10-28-2014]
						District 8
						City Development, Alfredo Austin, (915) 212-1604 (Attachment)

		3.2.				That the City Manager's Office be authorized to enter into an $80,000 agreement with the University of Texas at Arlington, through Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), to provide Lean Six Sigma training.

						City Manager's Office, Tommy Gonzalez, (915) 212-1061 Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-0043 (Attachment)

		3.3.				That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Street Improvement and Maintenance Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and St. Clement's Parish School for the design, construction, installation and maintenance of right-of-way and landscaping improvements on Yandell Drive between Campbell Street and Ochoa Street, at no cost to the City.
						District 8
						Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-7015 (Attachment)

		3.4.				That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A)
						Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8
						Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, (915) 212-6060 (Attachment)

		3.5.				That the City Manager be authorized to sign a License Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and the NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION for the use of City property located at 601 Santa Fe Street, El Paso, Texas 79901 (the Bert Williams Downtown Santa Fe Transfer Center) and 7535 Remcon Circle, El Paso, Texas 79912 (the Westside Transfer Center), as bus stops for the New Mexico Park and Ride Bus Service connecting El Paso County, Texas and Doña Ana County, New Mexico. The initial term of the License Agreement is two (2) years, and will automatically renew thereafter on an annual basis and remain in effect until terminated by either party.
						Districts 2 and 8
						Mass Transit, Jay Banasiak, (915) 212-3301 (Attachment)

		3.6.				That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of El Paso ("City") and Clint Independent School District (CLINT ISD) whereby CLINT ISD will provide assistance to the City in the event of a public health emergency by making CLINT ISD personnel and facilities available for purposes of mass immunization or treatment of the public, and the City will provide personnel, equipment, immunizations, and medicine for the same purposes.
						All Districts
						Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 212-6500 (Attachment)

		3.7.				That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of EI Paso ("City") and Canutillo Independent School District (CANUTILLO ISD) whereby CANUTILLO ISD will provide assistance to the City in the event of a public health emergency by making CANUTILLO ISD personnel and facilities available for purposes of mass immunization or treatment of the public, and the City will provide personnel, equipment, immunizations, and medicine for the same purposes.
						All Districts
						Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 212-6500 (Attachment)

		3.8.				THAT the City Manager be authorized to sign the Service Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and AVANCE-El Paso, Inc., to create a bilingual, pre-school visual literacy curriculum and program at the El Paso Museum of Art, for an amount not to exceed ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOUSAND SIXTY SEVEN AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($117,067.00), funded through a three year federal grant awarded to the El Paso Museum of Art from the Institute of Museums and Library Services.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 Library, Dionne Mack, (915) 543-5413 (Attachment)

4.		BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

		4.1.				Mica Short to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

						Representative Michiel R. Noe, (915) 212-1021 (Attachment)

5.		BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

		5.1.				Bertha Mieckowski to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

						Representative Michiel R. Noe, (915) 212-1021 (Attachment)

		5.2.				Donna AlHakeem to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Claudia Ordaz, District 6.

						Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006 (Attachment)

6.		REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

		6.1.				Request that the Purchasing Director for Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-055 York Proprietary Parts and Service with Johnson Controls, Inc. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on January 10, 2012. The extended contract period will be from January 10, 2015 to January 9, 2017. Department: General Services – Facilities Maintenance Division Award to: Johnson Controls, Inc. El Paso, TX Option: One [of One] Annual Estimated Amount: $110,000.00 Total Estimated Amount: $220,000.00 (2 years) Account No.: 231- 31040 – 522260 -1000 - P3120 231- 31040 – 532000 -1000 - P3120 Funding Source: Building/Facilities Maintenance Contracts Building/Facilities Maintenance Repairs District(s): All This is a Low Bid, service contract.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 General Services, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000 (Attachment)

7.		BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

		7.1.				The award of Solicitation No. 2015-018 (Pest Control Services) to Continental Termite and Pest Control, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $101,145.00. The award is to include a two (2) year option amount of $67,430.00 for a total five (5) year award of $168,575.00. Department: General Services – Facilities Maintenance Division Award to: Continental Termite and Pest Control, Inc. El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option to Extend: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $33,715.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $101,145.00 (3 years) Total Estimated Award: $168,575.00 (5 years) Account No.: 231-31040-522200-1000-P3120 Funding Source: General Services – Pest Control Services District(s): All This is a Best Value, service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and General Services - Facilities Maintenance Division recommend award as indicated to Continental Termite and Pest Control, Inc., the bidder offering the best value bid. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 General Services, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000 (Attachment)

8.		REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:

		8.1.				The award of Solicitation No. 2014-155R (Airport Advertising Concession) to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. d/b/a Clear Channel Airports (Clear Channel) for an initial capital investment of $465,000.00 and a mid-term refurbishment amount of $265,000.00 Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. d/b/a Clear Channel Airports (Clear Channel) Allentown, PA Item(s): All Initial Term: 10 years Option: 5 years Initial Capital Investment: $465,000.00 Account No.: 562-430160-62070-3000 Funding Source: Airport Operating Fund-Airport Advertising Revenue Account District(s): All This is an RFP, revenue generating contract. The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and El Paso International Airport recommend award as indicated to Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. d/b/a Clear Channel Airports (Clear Channel), the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. 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.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 Aviation, Monica Lombrana, (915) 780-4793 (Attachment)

9.		BIDS:

		9.1.				The award of Solicitation No. 2015-014 (Vehicle Batteries) to USD, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $271,344.69. Department: General Services – Fleet Division Award to: USD, Inc. El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 years Option to Extend: None Annual Estimated Award: $90,448.23 Initial Term Estimated Award: $271,344.69 (3 years) Account No.: 231 – 37020-531210 – 3600 – P3711 Funding Source: Inventory Purchases Materials and Supplies District(s): All This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department and General Services – Fleet Division recommend award as indicated to USD, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. • GMVI, Inc. dba Napa Center El Paso is unable to hold pricing for entire contract term and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive. • Advanced Stores Company, Inc. took exceptions to contract clauses and is unable to hold pricing for entire contract term therefore it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive. • O’Reilly Auto Enterprise LLC dba O’Reilly Auto Parts unable to hold pricing for entire contract term and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 General Services, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000 (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 granting a Special Privilege License to Eduardo and Josephina A. Soto for the construction, use, maintenance, and repair of 40 balconies and 4 signs creating aerial encroachments over the portions of City right-of-way along Campbell Street adjacent to the property located at 501 South Campbell Street, El Paso, Texas.
					District 8
					City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915) 212-1586 (Attachment)
	PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 18, 2014

	10.2.				An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST14-00026, to allow for Infill Development with reduced side yard setback on the property described as Lot 48 and a portion of Lot 49, Block 6, Stiles Gardens, 7207 Dale Road, 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: 7207 Dale Road. Property Owner: Debbie Martinez. PZST14-00026
					District 3
					City Development, Andrew M. Salloum, (915) 212-1613 (Attachment)
	PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 2, 2014

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

11.		ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

		11.1.				Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-229 for Roadway Structures 2015 to J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC. dba J.A.R. Construction Inc. for an estimated total amount of $1,639,280.00. Department: Engineering and Construction Management Award to: J.A.R. Concrete Inc. dba J.A.R. Construction Management Inc. El Paso, Texas Base Bid I: $1,639,280.00 Total Estimated Award: $1,639,280.00 Time for Completion: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Accounts: 522270-1000-532-32040-P3230 Funding Source: Department of Transportation General Funds District: All It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
						All Districts
						Engineering & Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831 Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0118 (Attachment)

		11.2.				Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-284 for Pendale 1 Street and Drainage Improvements to KARLSRUHER INC. dba CSA Constructors, for an estimated total amount of $1,255,406.82. Department: Engineering and Construction Management Award to: KARLSRUHER INC. dba CSA Constructors El Paso, Texas Base Bid I: $1,015,191.97 City 100% Base Bid II: $ 185,190.29 EPWU 100% Base Bid III: $ 55,024.56 EPWU 100% Total Estimated Award: $1,255,406.82 Time for Completion: 240 Consecutive Calendar Days Accounts: 580270-4740-190-28900-PCP13ST003Y1N 580270-4950-190-28900-PCP13ST003Y1N Funding Source: Street Infrastructure FY 13 and FY 14 El Paso Water Utilities District: 7 It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
						District 7
						Engineering & Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831 (Attachment)

		11.3.				Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2015-118 for Kernel Circle Street Improvements to KARLSRUHER, INC. dba CSA Constructors, for an estimated total amount of $1,225,191.30. Department: Engineering and Construction Management Award to: KARLSRUHER, INC. dba CSA Constructors El Paso, TX Base Bid I: $1,225,191.30 Total Estimated Award: $1,225,191.30 Time for Completion: 240 Consecutive Calendar Days Accounts: 580270-4740-190-28900-PCP13ST003Y1B Funding Source: Street Infrastructure FY 13 and FY 14 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 measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
						District 6
						Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831 (Attachment)

		11.4.				Discussion and action to award Solicitation No. 2014-480 for Citywide Intersection Improvements to J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC. dba JAR Construction, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $1,197,130.50. Department: Engineering and Construction Management Award to: J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC. dba JAR Construction, Inc. El Paso, TX Base Bid I: $1,197,130.50 Total Estimated Award: $1,197,130.50 Time for Completion: 218 Consecutive Calendar Days Accounts: 580270-4950-190-38170-PCP14TRAN07 580270-4510-190-28320-PCP14TRAN07 Funding Source: TXDoT Funds (91%) $1,089,388.76 2010 Certificates of Obligation (9%) $ 107,741.74 District: All It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Engineering & Construction Management Department recommends award as indicated to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
						All Districts
						Engineering & Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831 (Attachment)

12.		PURCHASING AND STRATEGIC SOURCING:

		12.1.				Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-004 (Traffic Signal Module) to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $509,560.50. Department: Transportation Award to: Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. Arlington, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 years Option to Extend: None Annual Estimated Award: $169,853.50 Initial Term Estimated Award: $509,560.50 (3 years) Account No.: 532–532030-32020-1000-P3252 190-580270-28900-4740-PCP13T001SNYR3 Funding Source: General Fund-Traffic Signal Maintenance Synchronization-CIP Funding District(s): All This is a Low Bid, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and the Department of Transportation recommend award as indicated to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0119 (Attachment)

		12.2.				Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2015-016 (Scrap Metal Recycling Services) to Lucero Scrap, LLC for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated revenue amount of $361,586.70. The award is to include a two (2) year optional revenue amount of $241,057.80 for a total five (5) year revenue amount of $602,644.50. Department: Environmental Services Award to: Lucero Scrap, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option to Extend: 2 Years Annual Estimated Revenue: $120,528.90 (Annual Revenue) Initial Term Estimated Revenue: $361,586.70 (3 Year Revenue) Total Estimated Revenue: $602,644.50 (5 Year Revenue) Account No.: 334 – 3100- 34060 - 431420 Funding Source: Environmental Services – Recycling Revenues District(s): All This is a Best Value, revenue generating contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Environmental Services recommend award as indicated to Lucero Scrap, LLC, 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 Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060 (Attachment)

		12.3.				Discussion and action on the request that the Purchasing Director for Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2012-039 (Automotive Fuel – Diesel and Unleaded) with C&R Distributing, LLC and Tigua Transportation, Inc. for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on February 14, 2012. The extended contract period will be from February 14, 2015 to February 13, 2017. Department: General Services – Fleet Division Award to: Vendor 1 C&R Distributing, LLC El Paso, TX Option: One [of One] Annual Estimated Amount: $5,746,613.40 Estimated Award: $11,493,226.80 (2 years) Award to: Vendor 2 Tigua Transportation, Inc. El Paso, TX Option: One [of One] Annual Estimated Amount: $4,519,311.30 Estimated Award: $9,038,622.60 (2 years) Total Estimated Award: $20,531,849.40 (2 years) Account No.: 231-37020-531240-3600-P3710 Funding Source: Fuel Inventory Purchases District(s): All This is a Low Bid, supplies contract.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 General Services, Larry Nichols, (915) 212-8000 (Attachment)

		12.4.				Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2014-513 (Mast Arm Poles) to Structural & Steel Products, Inc. for an initial term estimated award of $1,233,936.00. Department: Transportation Award to: Structural & Steel Products, Inc. Fort Worth, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 years Option to Extend: None Annual Estimated Award: $411,312.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,233,936.00 (3 years) Account No.: 532-532030-32020-1000-P3252 532-522270-32020-4351-P3252 Funding Source: General Fund Traffic Signal Maintenance Public Access Maint.Contract – Red Light Camera Funds FY15 District(s): All This is a low bid, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Department of Transportation recommend award as indicated to Structural & Steel Products, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
						All Districts
						Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181 Department of Transportation, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0119 (Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

13.		CITY DEVELOPMENT:

		13.1.				An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Section 28 and 33, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalties are as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard. Property Owner: River Oaks Properties, LTD. PZRZ14-00023 [POSTPONED FROM 08-05-2014, 09-16-2014 AND 10-14-2014]
						District 5
						City Development, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613 (Attachment)

		13.2.				An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 017658 dated October 18, 2011 which granted a Special Privilege License to J.D. Abrams, LP for the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of a 115 linear foot subsurface HMAC TY C Temporary Water Line within portions of City right-of-way beneath George Orr Road between Ben Swain Drive and Highway Loop 375 (Cesar Chavez Highway) for a term of five years with one renewable five year term, thereby terminating the Special Privilege License.
						District 3
						City Development, Shamori Whitt, (915) 212-1586 (Attachment)

		13.3.1.				An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 8, Block 6, Maria Seanes Estates, Unit 1, being a portion of Section 8, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, 1614 Jose Bombach Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3A/c/sp (Residential/condition/special permit) to C-1 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1614 Jose Bombach. Property Owner: Tepabe Properties, LLC. PZRZ14-00024 [POSTPONED FROM 11-04-2014]
						District 6
						City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612 (Attachment)

		13.3.2.				An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on the property by Ordinance No. 8054 and Ordinance No. 14578, and imposing conditions, on the following real property: Parcel 1: Portion of Lot 8, Block 6, Maria Seanes Estates, Unit 1, being a portion of Section 8, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, 1614 Jose Bombach Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and, Parcel 2: Portion of Lot 8, Block 6, Maria Seanes Estates, Unit 1, being a portion of Section 8, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, 1614 Jose Bombach Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and, Parcel 3: Portion of Lot 8, Block 6, Maria Seanes Estates, Unit 1, being a portion of Section 8, Block 79, Township 3, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, 1614 Jose Bombach 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. Subject Property: 1614 Jose Bombach Drive. Property Owner: Tepabe Properties, LLC. PZCR14-00005 [POSTPONED FROM 11-04-2014]
						District 6
						City Development, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612 (Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS / PUBLIC HEARING

14.		CITY DEVELOPMENT:

		14.1.				Discussion and action on a request from PasoTex Realty LLC, George Dipp, Chief Operating Officer, for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of a school for the property located at 12102 Montwood Drive, Suite H and legally described as portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Loop Wood Subdivision, Unit No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas pursuant to Title 20 Zoning, Section 20.10.060B of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 10-14-2014 AND 10-28-2014]
						District 6
						City Development, Arturo Rubio, (915) 212-1613 (Attachment)

15.		CITY MANAGER:

		15.1.				Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Articles of Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association, for the contract period covering November 11, 2014 through August 31, 2018.
						All Districts
						City Manager’s Office, David Almonte, (915) 212-1069 (Attachment)

16.		ECONOMIC AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

		16.1.				An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement with MCA Tech Park In. and MCA Revere Realty, Inc. for the sale of Lot 1A, Clock 1, Colfax MCA Addition Replat “A”, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Colfax MCA Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
						District 1
						Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1614 (Attachment)

		16.2.				Presentation and discussion by Medical Center of the Americas on their annual report on status of activities during the fiscal year, use of grant funds and progress in the performance measures required under the agreement with the City of El Paso.
						Districts 3 and 8
						Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1614 (Attachment)

		16.3.				Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Second Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (Impact Fund) between the City of El Paso and Medical Center of the Americas Foundation (the “Applicant”) in relation to waiving building fees and providing access to the Cardwell Collaborative building as a showcase facility.
						District 3
						Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1614 (Attachment)

		16.4.				Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, a New Jersey corporation, and HGS (USA), LLC for the establishment of a business and technology services center within the city limits of the City of El Paso.
						District 7
						Economic and International Development, Cary Westin, (915) 212-1614 (Attachment)

17.		ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

		17.1.				Presentation on status of Capital Improvement Program projects: a. Downtown Pedestrian Pathways, District 8, Gilbert Guerrero b. Jorge Almada Park, District 2, Carlos Adame Engineering and Construction Management, Gilbert Guerrero, (915) 212-1803 Engineering and Construction Management, Carlos Adame, (915) 212-1822 (Attachment) (Attachment)

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

18.		GENERAL SERVICES:

		18.1.				Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign Amendment #10 to the Professional Services Contract, dated May 17, 2010, between the City of El Paso and Johnson Controls, Inc., a Wisconsin Corporation, to perform LED & Decorative Street Light Maintenance Services for a period beginning on October 28, 2014 and terminating on May 15, 2015, for a projected amount of $269,500.00, which will be funded with General Services Department Operating Funds; and that the City Manager be authorized to sign any contracts or other documents required to effectuate this transaction, subject to final approval by the City Attorney’s office; and to authorize the City Manager to exercise future options to extend the agreement, as needed and provided under the Amendment. [POSTPONED FROM 10-28-2014]
						All Districts
						General Services, Larry F. Nichols, (915) 212-8000 (Attachment)

19.		TAX:

		19.1.				Discussion and action that the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment B)
						All Districts
						Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 212-1736 (Attachment)

		19.2.				Discussion and action on request from L&L Used Cars to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2010 dealer motor vehicle inventory taxes in the amount of $90.96. [POSTPONED FROM 10-28-2014]

						Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 212-1736 (Attachment)

		19.3.				Discussion and action on request from Omar Almela to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2010 dealer motor vehicle inventory taxes in the amount of $1,382.91. [POSTPONED FROM 10-28-2014]

						Tax Office, David Childs, (915) 212-1736 (Attachment)

20.		MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

		20.1.				Discussion and action to set protocol, procedure and communication between the City Attorney’s office and the Mayor & City Council. [POSTPONED FROM 10-14-2014]

						Representative Emma Acosta, (915) 212-0003 Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005 / Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

		20.2.				Discussion and action on amending the City’s State Legislative Agenda to include legislation that amends the notification requirements for Housing Tax Credit Program applicants.

						Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006

		20.3.				Discussion and action to request that the Mayor conduct a performance evaluation of the City Attorney per contractual obligations.

						Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008 Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, (915) 212-1002

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.			Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations. (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.087)
			City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033

EX2.			Kern View Estates Unit Two, El Paso, Texas (551.071 and 551.072)
			City Attorney’s Office, Theresa Cullen, (915) 212-0033

EX3.			Retention of Larry Baskind as outside counsel for real property acquisitions. (551.071 and 551.072)
			City Attorney’s Office, Theresa Cullen (915) 212-0033

EX4.			EP Hotel Partners, LP and Spokane Equities Limited Partnership and CP El Paso, Ltd v. City of El Paso and EP Vida, Cause No. 2014DCV0727, Matter No. 13-1003-362 (551.071)
			City Attorney’s Office, Laura Gordon (915) 212-0033

EX5.			EP Vida, LLC Hotel Site Lease at the El Paso International Airport and the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement and Hotel and Convention Services Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and EP Vida, LLC. (551.071, 551.072, and 551.087)
			City Attorney’s Office, Theresa Cullen (915) 212-0033

EX6.			Claim of Raul Flores, 3500 Confederate Drive, El Paso, Texas 79936; Matter No. 14-1007-1121 (551.071 and 551.072)
			City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon (915) 212-0033

EX7.			Discussion and action regarding proposed contracts with managed care organizations. (551.071)
			City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon, (915) 212-0033

EX8.			Pioneer Plaza (551.071 and 551.072)
			City Attorney’s Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth (915) 212-0033

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