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20-1
| 2 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 8, 2020, the Agenda Review Meeting of December 7, 2020, the Work Session of October 12, 2020, and the Work Session of December 7, 2020. | | |
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20-7
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | This Resolution is to authorize the City Manager to sign a Southern Industrial Lease between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and ERNEST MARTINEZ (“Lessee”) for a portion of Lot 2 and 3, Block 2A, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Replat of Unit 4, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas, commonly referred to as 6455 Hiller, Street, El Paso, Texas.
The initial lease term is forty years with one (1) ten-year option. The site is 75,227.264 SF at $0.4402 per SF and the annual rental rate is $33,115.04, an increase of $3029.09 over the expiring lease annual rate. | | |
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20-13
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | The City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement between the Public Library Association (PLA) (the “Association”), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) and the El Paso Public Library (“Awardee”), for the 2020-2021 Digital Skills for Job Seekers Initiative. The Association agrees to distribute $20,000 to the Awardee to promote digital skilling and employment resources and serves the municipal purpose of providing the community members access to internet as a strategy to find or improve employment. | | |
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20-22
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, a lease with the Government of the Country of El Salvador for the lease of 400 W. San Antonio, Suite B, El Paso, Texas 79902, for a two-year term, at a rental amount of five hundred twenty five dollars ($525.00) per month, with one two-year term extension option subject to a five percent (5%) increase in rent. | | |
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20-37
| 2 | 6. | | Board Appointments | Kevin Quinn to the City Plan Commission by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8. | | |
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20-8
| 1 | 7. | | Applications for Tax Refunds | That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment A) | | |
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20-10
| 1 | 8. | | Applications for Tax Refunds | That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments exceeding the three year limit. (See Attachment B) | | |
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20-35
| 1 | 9. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Mayor Margo: $1,000.00 from Bill Appleton, $100.00 from Cynthia Hamilton, $250.00 from Hector Retta, $1,000.00 from Milad Farah, $100.00 from Anthony Duncan, $500.00 from Dan Olivas, $2,500.00 from Ike Monty, $5,000.00 from Woody Hunt, $1,000.00 from Alvaro Bustillos, $300.00 from H. David Herndon, $50.00 from Nicholas Binyon, $500.00 from John Martin, $1,000.00 from Robert Bowling IV, $1,000.00 from Randall Bowling, and $200.00 from Marsha Brand. | | |
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20-40
| 2 | 10. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Representative Morgan: $2500.00 from Woody Hunt, $1000.00 from Douglas Schwartz, $50.00 from Robert Jesky and $50.00 from Craig Boylston. | | |
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20-41
| 2 | 11. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alexsandra Annello: $1,000 from Jose Rodriguez, $21 from Melissa Warak, $50 from Victor Barajas, $50 from Jared Chumsae, $50 from Aurolyn Luykx, $50 from Mark Salazar, $300 from Diane Annello Acciacca, $100 from Ana Reza, $400 from Wesley Lawrence, $3,000 from J.P. Bryan, $25 from Destiny Garcia, $25 from Paulina Tamayo, $10 from Daniel Baca, $10 from Vona Van Cleef, $100 from Debra Nathan, $15 from Diego Carlos, $25 from Jesus Valdez, $20 from Ernesto Chavez, $100 from Cindy Hernandez Landeros, $100 from Marilyn Guida, $100 from Phillip Kingston, $50 from Hannah Alexander,$25 from Jonas Park, $25 from Pamela Young, $50 from Brandon Silverstein, $100 from Rebecca Glaser, $100 from Sushma Smith, $25 from Cynthia Renteria, $100 from Erin Corrigan, $25 from Nicholas Silva, $25 from Judy Lugo. | | |
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20-26
| 1 | 12. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion on Capital Improvement quarterly update for active, deferred and completed capital projects. | | |
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20-26
| 1 | 12. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion on Capital Improvement quarterly update for active, deferred and completed capital projects. | | |
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20-33
| 2 | 13. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion providing a continuous improvement snapshot and a preview of key workforce engagement and development initiatives. | | |
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20-33
| 2 | 13. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and discussion providing a continuous improvement snapshot and a preview of key workforce engagement and development initiatives. | | |
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20-43
| 1 | 14. | | Operational Focus Updates | Report on the City Attorney’s Office’s Year End Report. | | |
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20-43
| 1 | 14. | | Operational Focus Updates | Report on the City Attorney’s Office’s Year End Report. | | |
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20-46
| 2 | 15. | | Operational Focus Updates | Budget Update. | | |
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20-46
| 2 | 15. | | Operational Focus Updates | Budget Update. | | |
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20-25
| 1 | 16. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and update on the rollout plan for the approved 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Capital Plans and Public Safety Bond. | | |
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20-25
| 1 | 16. | | Operational Focus Updates | Presentation and update on the rollout plan for the approved 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Capital Plans and Public Safety Bond. | | |
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20-11
| 1 | 17. | | Operational Focus Updates | Discussion and update from the City’s Quarterly Fatality Analysis Cross-Functional Team. | | |
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20-11
| 1 | 17. | | Operational Focus Updates | Discussion and update from the City’s Quarterly Fatality Analysis Cross-Functional Team. | | |
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20-2
| 1 | 18. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, El Paso West, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: South of Paseo Del Norte Boulevard and West of Northwestern Drive
Applicants: FSW Investments LP PZRZ20-00021 | | |
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20-3
| 1 | 19. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Special Permit NO. PZST20-00008, to allow for a Planned Residential Development Overlay on the property described as Tracts 15-D, 16-G, and 16-H, Block 8, Upper Valley Surveys, 5545 Westside Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.470 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 5545 Westside Drive Applicants: David Fuller and Norma Garza PZST20-00008 | | |
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20-4
| 1 | 20. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST20-00009, to allow for a parking reduction on the property described as Lots 1 to 5, Block 8, Sambrano Addition, 6700 Sambrano Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.14.070 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 6700 Sambrano Avenue Applicants: City of El Paso PZST20-00009 | | |
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20-20
| 1 | 21. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 2-A, Block 52, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch-Farm) and R-F/H (Ranch-Farm/Historic) to R-5 (Residential) and R-5/H (Residential/Historic). The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. THIS IS AN APPEAL
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: South of Americas and West of Socorro Road Applicants: B&B Socorro, LLC
PZRZ20-00019 | | |
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20-21
| 1 | 22. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lots 17,18,19, and the West 15 Feet 7.5 inches of Lot 20, Block 30, Franklin Heights Addition, 1301 & 1305 Texas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Manufacturing) to G-MU (General Mixed Use), approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Subject Property: 1301 & 1305 Texas Avenue. Applicants: Lucban, LLC. PZRZ20-00020 | | |
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20-42
| 1 | 23. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.92 (Ethics) of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: Divide the Chapter into Articles and reorganize provisions under the new Articles; add definitions for “City”, “Confidential Information”, “Conducting Business with the City”, “Days”, “Mailbox Rule”, “Ministerial Act”, “Newly Discovered Evidence” and “Resident”; delete definition for “Negotiating Concerning Prospective Employment” and “Person”; update definition for “Board”; relocate definitions for “Clear and Convincing”, “Designated Employee”, “Frivolous Complaint”, and “Honorarium”; delete Section 2.92.050(G) of the Standards of Conduct; add Standard of Conduct regarding interest affecting official conduct by City Officers and Employees; add Standard of Conduct to restrict a City Officer or Employee from inducing or attempting to induce another City Officer or Employee to violate this Chapter; restrict the jurisdiction of the Ethics Review Commission to only violations by City Officers within two years of an alleged violation; update the process fo | | |
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20-27
| 2 | 24. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 4.2 Create innovative recreational, educational and cultural programs.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2020-680R Civic, Convention Center and Tourism Services to SMG, for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $2,250,000.00. The award also includes two (2), two (2) year options for an estimated amount of $3,600,000.00. The total value of the contract including the initial term plus options is seven (7) years for an estimated $5,850,000.00. The award of this contract will provide management and operation of the civic, tourism services and convention center portfolio.
Contract Variance:
The difference in cost, based on the comparison from previous contract, is as follows: Annual base fee for the services under this contract increased by 15%. Increase is based on the Operation of Water Parks added service to this contract.
Department: Quality of Life Portfolio
Award to: SMG
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20-23
| 1 | 25. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 6.4: Implement leading-edge practices for achieving quality and performance excellence.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Quality Texas Foundation, the sole source provider of trainings based on the Baldrige Excellence Framework for a three (3) year term in the estimated amount of up to $300,000 with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow for trainings/learning events that focus on advancing our organizational maturity in the seven performance excellence criteria, supporting our workforce development and ongoing continuous improvement work.
Contract Variance:
The difference in price, based on the comparison from catalog prices and negotiated prices is as follows: catalog price $750.00 - $800.00 per person; negotiated prices $350.00 - $700.00 per person, which translates to discounts ranging from 6.67% to 56.25%. Example: | | |
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20-28
| 1 | 26. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.3: Enhance animal services to ensure El Paso's pets are provided a safe and healthy environment. This contract will support Animal Services in keeping El Paso's pets safe and healthy.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action of the award of Solicitation No. 2021-0046 Veterinary Medical Supplies to Butler Animal Health Holding Company, LLC dba Covetrus North America, Manuel Talamantes, III dba El Paso Veterinary Supply, Lambert Vet Supply, Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. and Loren Hodges & Sons Inc, dba Longhorn Distributing, for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $773,666.94. The award includes the option to extend amount of $206,387.88 for a total of five (5) year estimated award of $980,054.82.
Contract Variance:
The difference in price based on comparison from previous contract is as follows: An increase of $47,417.25 from the previous contract due to items added to this contract.
Department: Animal Services
Vendor # 1 Butler Animal Health Holding Company, LLC dba
Covetrus North America
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| 2 | 27. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed Without Warranty and any other documents necessary to convey 301.97 acres of land more or less, being described as a portion of Tract 18, Block 24, all of Tracts 3, 4, 5, and 8B, Block 25, and a portion of Tracts 8, 11, 12, 16A, and 17, and all of Tracts 9, 10, 13, 14A, 14B, 14C, 15A, 15B, 15C, and 16B, Block 26, all within Socorro Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas to the El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1. | | |
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20-9
| 1 | 28. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas be authorized to sign Resolutions of Support for all, or some, of the following projects for 2021 9% Regional Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications, including a waiver of permit fees in the amount of $500 each: Mountain View Estates located at the Northwest Quadrant of Montana Ave. and Justice St., El Paso, Texas 79938, submitted by Mountain View Estates Ltd.; and Sun Pointe Apartments located at 4647 Maxwell Ave., El Paso, Texas 79904, submitted by the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso. | | |
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20-14
| 1 | 29. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s 2019-2020 (45th Year) Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) to:
a) Reduce the Project BRAVO - COVID-19 Emergency Housing Payment Assistance Program by $1,000,000 in CDBG-CV funds;
b) Add $1,000,000 in CDBG-CV funds to supplement the El Paso Rent Help Program, operated by Under One Roof;
c) Add $1,100,000 in CDBG-CV to create the Inspira Hotel Emergency Shelter Project, operated by Endeavors; and
d) Add $3,021,341 in CDBG-CV to create a "hold project" for the remaining balance of CDBG-CV funds. | | |
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20-39
| 2 | 30. | | Members of the City Council | Recognize Lieutenant Marvin Ryals for being the first El Paso County Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) to be elected as President of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the largest police officers’ union in Texas, representing law enforcement rights and interests statewide. | | |
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20-39
| 2 | 30. | | Members of the City Council | Recognize Lieutenant Marvin Ryals for being the first El Paso County Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) to be elected as President of Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT), the largest police officers’ union in Texas, representing law enforcement rights and interests statewide. | | |
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