City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, 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

December 1, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

November 30, 2015

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Paul C. Moreno Elementary

Danika Morales

Sebastian Avina

Luis Valois

Meliza Baez Pineda

Yolanda Mann

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 - 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 November 17, 2015, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of November 16, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of November 12, 2015 .

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

(Attachment)

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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.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Retail Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) by and between the City of El Paso (“Landlord”) and Express My Coffee, LLC (“Tenant”), for the premises located at 218 North Campbell Street, Suite 103, El Paso, Texas, and any other documents related to said Lease, including but not limited to Landlord’s Subordination Agreement.

District 8

Economic and International Development, Memo Sotomayor, (915) 212-1572

(Attachment)

3.2.

That the City Manager be authorize to sign the Temporary Land Use Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and EAN Holdings, LLC (“Lessee”) for additional off-site parking at the El Paso International Airport (EPIA).

All Districts

Airport,  Monica Lombraña, (915) 780-4793

(Attachment)

4.

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

4.1.

That the City Manager is authorized to give notice to Paso del Norte Investment Property, L.P. exercising the option to extend the term of the lease at 425 North Kansas St., El Paso, Texas for an additional sixty (60) months, until March 16, 2021, and to sign any additional documents as needed to extend the term of the lease; and that the City Manager is authorized to exercise the second option to extend the lease term, if needed, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Feb. 15, 2011 lease.

All Districts

Fire, Luis Flores, (915) 485-5611

Economic and International Development, Memo Sotomayor, (915) 212-1572

(Attachment)

4.2.

City Council's adoption and approval of the City's portion of the 2015 El Paso County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan with the correction of minor typographical errors and minor clarifications being recommended to the Rio Grande Council of Governments, Federal Emergency Management Agency and/or the Governor's Division of Emergency Management, Mitigation Section, as made by the City Manager or his designee without further action of City Council.

Fire Department, Chief Samuel Peña, (915) 485-5605

Fire, Avelardo Talavera, (915) 838-3263

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

This Resolution establishes that the period of January 2, 2016 to January 16, 2016 as Food for Fines time at El Paso's Public Libraries. During this period, the Library will waive $1.00 of fines owed to the Library for every canned or non-perishable food item donated to the MLK Canned Food Drive at Library locations up to $5.00 per account per day provided their materials have been returned in good condition.

Libraries, Dionne L. Mack, (915) 543-5413

(Attachment)

5.2.

Approve a Resolution to terminate the Lease Agreement between City of El Paso and the County of El Paso for the operation of the Happiness Senior Center, located at 563 North Carolina Drive, El Paso, Texas.

District 7

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

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

Resolution scheduling Regular City Council Meetings and Monday Work Sessions in accordance with El Paso Municipal Charter.

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

(Attachment)

6.2.

That the City finds that JP Morgan Chase Bank NA 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 $226.94 is approved.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.3.

That the City finds that JP Morgan Chase Bank NA 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 $1,887.79 is approved.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.4.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Professional Services Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and ECM International, Inc., a Texas Corporation, to provide consulting services for a project known as “TxDOT REIMBURSEMENT REQUESTS PREPARATION FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS’’, for an amount not to exceed THREE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($321,902.00); 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.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

7.

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

7.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement to the El Paso Electric Company for the provision of electrical power to the Northgate Transit Oriented Development, said easement being more particularly described as a portion of Lot 1A, Block 6, Northgate Replat C, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

District 4

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

(Attachment)

8.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

8.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign a First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and the University of Texas at El Paso (“UTEP”), to correct the named Principal Investigator and to extend the ending date to August 31, 2016, regarding a project through which UTEP researchers shall conduct health research and make recommendations for policy and programs to improve the health status of underserved populations in El Paso, and for which the City shall pay UTEP up to $300,000 with funding from the Texas Healthcare and Quality Improvement Program 1115 Demonstration Waiver Program to support Medicaid Waiver projects.

All Districts

Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 212-6500

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

9.

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

9.1.

Steve A. Lujan to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-1002

(Attachment)

10.

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

10.1.

Diana Marie Perez to the City Plan Commission by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

Representative Larry Romero, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

11.

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

11.1.

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

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

12.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

12.1.

Accept the donation of $500.00 from Coronado Tower, LLC, for Various Community Programs, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1000

CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

13.

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

13.1.

Request rejection of all bids received for Solicitation No. 2016-005 (Marked - 4 Wheel Drive Utility Crew Cab Truck – Police Department) as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and the Streets and Maintenance Department – Fleet Division, due to inability to provide mobile radio equipment as specified.

All Districts

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

Streets & Maintenance, Ted Marquez, (915) 212-0119

(Attachment)

14.

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

14.1.

Request rejection of all proposals received for Solicitation No. 2015-1142R (Management of Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Programs as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department, in order to incorporate new requirements to ensure TxDOT reimbursements are provided for federally funded projects.

All Districts

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

 Capital Improvement, Monica Lombrana (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

World AIDS Day

2.

evolve Federal Credit Union Celebration of Lights Day

3.

KTDO Telemundo 48 and KINT Univision 26 Day

RECOGNITIONS

Housing Authority of the City of El Paso’s Home Ownership and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs

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 - OTHER BUSINESS

15.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

15.1.

Discussion and action and establishing a collaborative work program for homeless persons similar to Albuquerque's "There's a Better Way" initiative.

Representative Cortney Niland, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

15.2.

Discussion and action on funding the Edgemere and Rich Beem intersection. [POSTPONED FROM 11-17-2015]

Representative Michiel R. Noe, (915) 212-0005

(Attachment)

15.3.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the funding for the design and construction of a roundabout at Rich Beem and Edgemere Blvd., for an estimated total project cost of $967,931.00 dollars, with a City participation estimated amount of $49,912.00.  Funding source: 2013 Street Infrastructure Certificates of Obligation.

District 5

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

(Attachment)

15.4.

Discussion and action on the 2016 Federal Legislative agenda.

Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 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.

16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

16.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Blocks 2, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 10, all of Blocks 5 and 6, Green Acres Subdivision, South of Artcraft Drive and North of Bridal Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-2 (Residential) to P-R I (Planned Residential I). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: South of Artcraft Drive and North of Bridal Drive. Property Owner: Two Stars Joint Venture. PZRZ15-00028

District 1

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

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 22, 2015

16.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 14B and all of Tract 15B, Block 45, Ysleta Grant, 174 N. Zaragoza Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-4/H (Residential/Historic) to S-D/H (Special Development/Historic). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Property Owners: Gerardo and Consuelo Chacon. PZRZ15-00026

District 6

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

Planning and Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 22, 2015

17.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community:

17.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 017380,Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) to delete redundant Sections including types of permits in Section 9.04.961, the application for permits in Section 9.04.962, Vehicle Standards and Markings in Sections 9.04.963, term of permit in Section 9.04.964, permit transferability in Section 9.04.965, violation of permit in Section 9.04.966, and appeal from denial, suspension, revocation in Section 9.04.967 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 2015

17.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.11 (Tree Care), to amend Section 9.11.010G (General Provisions) to declare dead trees a nuisance; clarifying the delivery of notice of the City's Order; and adding an appeal to City Manager; the penalty as provided in Section 9.11.010H of the City Code.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 2015

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

18.

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

18.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2016-003R (Citywide Copier Services Rebid) to Dahill Office Technology Corporation, for an initial three (3) term in the estimated amount of $1,391,400.  The award is to include two (2) one year options in the amount of $927,600 for a total five (5) year award of $2,319,000.

Department:                                        Information Technology

Vendor:                                               Dahill Office Technology Corporation

                                                            San Antonio, Texas

Item(s):                                               All

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                Two, one year options

Annual Estimated Award;                   $463,800.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $1,391,400.00(3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $2,319,000.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                       524130; Departments Citywide

Funding Source:                                 Copier Contract Services

District(s):                                           All

This is a Request for Proposal service contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Information Technology recommend award as indicated to Dahill Office Technology Corporation, 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.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

19.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

19.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No 2016-261 Pool Chemicals to Mayfield Pool Supply, LP, Third Gen, LLC dba Triple S Janitorial Supplies, and D. Gilmore Dist. Co. dba Sun City Pool Supply for an initial term estimated award of $337,018.89 (3 years,) with an additional (2) year option to extend, $224,679.26. The total estimated award of $561,698.15 (5 years). The initial performance period is December 1, 2015, through November 30, 2018.

Department:                                        Parks and Recreation

Award to:                (Vendor #1)         Mayfield Pool Supply, LP

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                               6-9, 12-14, 22 and 23.

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $63,735.90 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $106,225.15 (5 years)

Award to:                 (Vendor #2)        Third Gen, LLC dba Triple S Janitorial Supplies

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                               1, 2, 10, 17, 18 and 25.

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $263,668.80 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $439,448.00 (5 years)

Award to:                (Vendor #3)         D. Gilmore Dist. Co. dba Sun City Pool Supply

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                               3-5 and 11

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $9,615.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $16,025.00 (5 years)

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $112,339.63   

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $337,018.89 (3 Years)

Total Estimated Amount:                    $561,698.15 (5 years)

Account No.:                                       451-51240-531260-1000-P5108        

Funding Source:                                 General Fund

District(s):                                           All

This is a Low Bid, supplies contract.

The cost under this requirements contract is only an estimated minimum value.  The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated minimum value and will be the sum total at the end of the contract term, so long as increased funds are appropriated in the budget.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Parks and Recreation Department recommend award as indicated to Mayfield Pool Supply, LP, Third Gen, LLC dba Triple S Janitorial Supplies, and D. Gilmore Dist. Co. dba Sun City Pool Supply, the bidders offering the lowest responsive and responsible bids.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

20.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 18, Block 26, Regal Crest Unit Five Replat A, 851 Thorn Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to R-MU (Residential Mixed-Use), approving a Master Zoning Plan and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 851 Thorn Avenue. Property Owner: Grace Baptist Church. PZRZ15-00005

District 1

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

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

20.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5D, Block 3, Ysleta Grant, 9522 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch-Farm) to S-D (Special Development). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 9522 North Loop Drive. Property Owner: North Loop Apartments, LLC. PZRZ15-00025

District 6

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

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

20.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00031, to allow for a 65’ground-mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) in a C-4 (Commercial) zoned parcel with a modified separation between PWSF antenna support structures on the property described as a Portion of Lots 25 and 26, inclusive, Block 11, East El Paso Addition (Supplemental Map No. 1), 3400 Alameda Avenue, 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: 3400 Alameda Avenue. Property Owner: Robert Malooly. PZST15-00031 THIS IS AN APPEAL CASE.

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

20.4.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00033 to allow for infill development with a reduction in lot area and depth, as well as rear, side, and cumulative front and rear yard setback reductions on the property described as a Portion of Tract 29, Country Club Place South Side, 825 Sunset 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: 825 Sunset Road. Property Owner: Walter and Margaret Tippin. PZST15-00033

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

20.5.

An Ordinance vacating the city right-of-way over a 0.42 acre portion of Florence Street, between Blocks 82 and 83, Campbell’s Addition, an Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  (SURW15-00007)

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Joaquin Rodriguez, (915) 212-1608

(Attachment)

20.6.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 17A & 17B, Block 29, Ysleta Grant & Tracts A & B & a portion of Tracts C & D, Henderson Subdivision, 8020 Alameda Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8020 Alameda Avenue. Property Owner: Finn’s Real Estate Venture, LLC. PZRZ11-00055. THIS IS AN APPEAL CASE.  [POSTPONED FROM 10-27-2015,11-03-2015, AND 11-17-2015]

District 7

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

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

(Attachment)

20.7.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of All of Tract 4G, E.L. De Shazo Survey 218, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of N. Mesa Street and South of Castellano Drive. Property Owner: MALBER, LLC. PZRZ14-00050. THIS IS AN APPEAL CASE. [POSTPONED FROM 11-17-2015]

District 1

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

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

21.

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

21.1.

Discussion and action that the Mayor be authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Downtown Management District (“DMD”) for the period December 5, 2015 through September 30, 2020, for the purpose of implementing activities to preserve, maintain, and enhance the economic health and vitality of the downtown El Paso area through public outreach development, downtown marketing services, and supplemental sanitation services, with the governmental purpose of stimulating commercial development and business activity in the downtown area.

City Manager's Office - Quality of Life, Bryan Crowe, (915) 534-0608

(Attachment)

22.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

22.1.

Discussion and action on a request from Hector Bernal 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 8949 Dyer, and legally described as a Tract 17-C-5, Section 9, Block 81, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas pursuant to Title 20 Zoning, Section 20.10.060B of the El Paso City Code.

District 2

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

Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612

(Attachment)

23.

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

23.1.

Discussion and action that the El Paso City Council approves an identified list of projects, totaling approximately $355,238,330, referenced as the “City of El Paso Quality of Life Bond Issue FY2020 Plan” (“the FY2020 Plan”), as the 2012 Quality of Life five year implementation plan for FY 2015 – 2020 , and that the City Manager be authorized, subject to annual budget requirements, to establish the funding sources for the for the FY2020 Plan enumerated in the “Capital Program” for Fiscal Years 2015-2020 and to make all necessary budget transfers prior to the execution of the projects. [POSTPONED FROM 11-10-2015]

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

24.

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

24.1.

Discussion and Action that the El Paso City Council approves an identified  list of projects, totaling approximately $21,500,000.00, referenced as the “City of El Paso Street Infrastructure Capital Plan” (“the Capital Plan”), as the established list of City of El Paso Street Infrastructure Capital Plan for FY 2016 and the use of the identified funding sources, and the City Manager be authorized, subject to annual budget requirements, to establish the funding sources for the Capital Plan enumerated in the “Capital Program” for Fiscal Year 2016 and make all necessary budget transfers prior to the execution of the projects.  Funding  source 2013-2019 Certificates of Obligation.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

24.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign Lease Amendment No. 5 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, 2016.

All Districts

International Bridges, Mathew McElroy, (915) 533-7428

(Attachment)

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

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

EX1.

San Jacinto Plaza Redesign, Solicitation No. 2014-043; Matter No. 12-1004-214 (551.071)

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

EX2.

Barron Park, Contract No. 2014-007; Matter No. 13-1004-392 (551.071)

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

EX3.

Mazie's L.P. and Whitney Properties, L.P. v. City of El Paso, Texas and the State of Texas ; 327th; Cause #2008-2582 OC: David Jeans; Matter No. 08-1004-002 (551.071);

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

EX4.

Real estate acquisitions for the 2012 Quality Of Life signature projects (Multipurpose Cultural and Performing Arts Center, Children’s Museum and Hispanic Cultural Center) (551.071, 551.072)

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

EX5.

Waiver of Attorney Client Privilege regarding report by Norton Rose Fulbright concerning baseball stadium financing. ( 551.071)

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

EX6.

Release regarding documentation pertaining to Solicitation No. 2015-896R. (551.071)

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

EX7.

Economic Incentives for a service facility to be located in the City of El Paso. (551.087)

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

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