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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/30/2021 3:30 PM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
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21-383 11. MinutesApproval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 16, 2021, the Agenda Review Meeting of March 15, 2020, the Work Session of March 15, 2021 and the Work Session of September 30, 2019.   Not available Not available
21-342 13. ResolutionsThis Resolution is to authorize the City Manager to sign a Southern Industrial Park Site Lease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and El Paso Sun Park, Ltd. ("Lessee") for all of Lot 2, Block 15, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 11, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas commonly referred to as 1749 Hawkins, El Paso, Texas. The lease term is 40 years with one (1) ten-year option. The site is 124,149 square feet at $0.38 per square foot and the annual rental rate is $46,800.00 or $3,900.00 monthly.   Not available Not available
21-359 14. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager to give notice to NewZoom, Inc. dba ZoomSystems to terminate the July 5, 2011, Concession Agreement for the sale of consumer electronics in the terminal building of the El Paso International Airport, in accordance with the timeframe set forth in Chapter 91 of the Texas Property Code.   Not available Not available
21-347 15. ResolutionsBe it resolved by the City Council of El Paso that the Mayor of the City of El Paso be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas in regards to an agreement between the County and the City for City and County beautification and trash collection that has been altered due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Not available Not available
21-368 16. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign and accept on behalf of the City Public Right-of-Way Dedication Deed from the City of El Paso, dedicating to the City of El Paso, Texas for the use as a public right-of-way 0.0077 acres of land legally described as a 0.0077-acre portion of Lot 1, Block 103, Tierra Del Este Unit Twenty Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and being more fully described by metes and bounds and surveys in Exhibits "A" and "B" of the Dedication Deeds attached to the Resolution and made a part hereof for all purposes. Subject property: North of Edgemere Blvd. and West of RC Poe Rd. Owner: City of El Paso SURW20-00003   Not available Not available
21-382 17. Board Re-AppointmentsShane Mercer to the Historic Landmark Commission by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
21-377 18. Board Re-AppointmentsJoshua Blaine Simmons to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Not available
21-379 19. Board AppointmentsJustin Underwood to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
21-384 110. Board AppointmentsJose Ochoa to the Committee on Border Relations by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Not available Not available
21-380 111. Board AppointmentsMargaret L. Livingston to the Building and Standards Commission by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
21-381 112. Board AppointmentsSandra Sanchez Almanzan to the City Plan Commission by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
21-362 113. Applications for Tax RefundsThat 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)   Not available Not available
21-341 114. Other BusinessPresentation and discussion on a report by Moss Adams, LLP on the financial and grants audit for the City of El Paso. The report to the City Council will include the audit opinion regarding the City financial statements and a brief overview of the financial results for the City for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.   Not available Video Video
21-363 115. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation, discussion and update regarding the recommendations of the Eastside Policies Cross-Functional Team (CFT).   Not available Video Video
21-358 116. Operational Focus UpdatesManagement Update - Park Maintenance/Turf Update.   Not available Video Video
21-357 117. Operational Focus UpdatesBudget Update - 2nd Quarter Financial Report.   Not available Video Video
21-365 118. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on Capital Improvement quarterly update for active, rescheduled, and completed capital projects.   Not available Video Video
21-346 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 1, Block 123, Pebble Hills Subdivision Unit 14, 11201 Pebble Hills Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to R-3 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for 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: 11201 Pebble Hills Blvd. Applicant: H2O Terra c/o Jose Hernandez PZRZ20-00024   Not available Video Video
21-350 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit NO. PZST21-00002, to allow for a Planned Residential Development Overlay on the property described as Lot 2, Block 1, Country Club Place South Side Replat “B”, 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: 4808 Vista Del Monte Street Applicants: Lee J. Shamaley, Jr. PZST21-00002   Not available Not available
21-352 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST20-00010 to allow for a professional office on the property described as Lots 29 and 30, Block 91, Basset’s Addition, 2525 Montana Avenue, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.260 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: 2525 Montana Avenue Applicants: Colt GELJ Properties, LLC PZST20-00010   Not available Not available
21-360 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.120 (Special Privilege Licenses and Permits), Subsection (H) exceptions to add Paragraph 12 signs may be located in the Public Right of Way without the requirement of a Sign Permit or a Special Privilege, which meet the following criteria: (K) the sign may not be placed closer than twenty (20) feet to a waste container placed in the Right of Way pursuant to a Franchise Agreement issued by the City; (J) the sign may not be placed in that area of a triangle formed by the intersecting property lines and a diagonal joining property line at points twenty (20) feet from their intersection of any corner lot. The penalty is as provided for in Section 15.08.125 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
21-367 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating city right-of-way over Guadalupe Pass Drive Right-of-Way, Hueco Pass Drive Right-of-Way, and Picacho Pass Drive Right-of-Way within Butterfield Trail Aviation Park Unit Three, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Subject Property: North of Montana Ave. and East of Global Reach Dr. Applicant: Brock & Bustillos, Inc. SURW21-00001   Not available Not available
21-348 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management), section 9.04.010 to address the Need For Safe Access (NFSA) to residential properties by the Environmental Services Department, promoting greater safety and improved customer service by providing the Director of the Department or Appointee of the Director the authority to establish a policy related to the Need For the Safe Access (NFSA) for residential properties abutting a private street or alley and to require such property owner or citizen of the City of El Paso to adhere to that policy or, if adherence is not possible, said property owner shall be required to secure solid waste collection service from a permitted hauler other than the Department in an effort to promote greater safety and improved service to the citizens of El Paso in the collection of solid waste and recyclables at residential properties through the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
21-353 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.12 (Food and Food Handling Establishments), Section 9.12.010 (Definitions) to include “Kiosk” as an “Establishment” as defined by Title 9; and to add a definition of “Kiosk”; and Section 9.12.070 (License-Categories-Term) to add “Kiosk” as a license category; the penalty as provided in Section 9.12.890 of the City Code.   Not available Not available
21-349 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 1.4 - Grow the core business of air transportation. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Mitchell Adding Machine Company Inc. dba Mitchell Time and Parking, the sole source authorized provider for maintenance of Amano McGann Parking system used at the airport parking lot, with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the previous contract, is as follows: An annual increase of $4,291.91 which is a 7.67% increase compared to previous contract. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: Mitchell Adding Machine Company Inc. dba Mitchell Time and Parking Austin, TX Term: Three (3) Years Total Estimated Award: $180,328.15 Account No.: 562-3000-62080-522290 Funding Source: Airport Operations - Office Equipment Maintenance Contracts District(s): All Sole Sour   Not available Video Video
21-356 127. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 1.4 - Grow the core business of air transportation. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2020-512R Multi-User Flight Information Display System and Public Address System to SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc. This award consists of the replacement of the current Flight Information Display System (FIDS) and Public Address (PA) System for an estimated amount of $1,186,703.41 plus a three (3) term for license and maintenance support for an estimated amount of $245,317.13. The award also includes a two (2) year option for continued license and maintenance support for an estimated amount of $205,682.24. The total value of the contract including the initial term plus a two (2)-year option is five (5) years for an estimated amount of $1,637,702.78. The award of this contract will allow the visual and audio systems to be improved and therefore provide real-time updates to our passengers as well as information to help navigate through the airport. Contract Variance: No similar contract to compar   Not available Video Video
21-386 128. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 6.3 - Implement programs to reduce organizational risk. This contract will continue to provide mandatory workers’ compensation benefits to City employees. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2020-768R Workers’ Compensation - 3rd Party Administrator to CAS - Claims Administrative Services, Inc., for an initial term of five (5) years for an estimated award of $4,985,705.00. The award is to include a two (2), one (1) year optional terms for a total estimated award of $7,054,242.00 for a total of seven (7) years. Contract Variance: The contract variance reflects an annual increase of $431,206.00 as a result of additional services included in this contract for Pre-Authorization, Cost Containment Fee, Nurse Case Management, and Peer Reviews. Department: Human Resources Award to: CAS - Claims Administrative Services, Inc. Tyler, TX Item(s):    Not available Video Video
21-309 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale, Special Warranty Deed and any other documents necessary to Convey 0.2796 acres of land more or less, being described as a Portion of Tract 1-B-3-A-2, and Tract 1-U-1, BLOCK 5, Ascarate Grant, El Paso County, Texas, to Snap Partners, L.P.   Not available Video Video
21-310 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale, Special Warranty Deed and any other documents necessary to convey 1.1921 acres of land more or less, being described as a Portion of Tract 13, O.A. Danielson Survey No. 310, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas to Jorge Sanchez at a value of $155,784.00.   Not available Video Video
21-321 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Transportation Commission, for the purchase price of $4,544.00. Such real property legally described as a 284 square feet parcel of land located in the Texas and Pacific Railway Company surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, being out of Tract 1a, Section 29, Abstract No. 2166, Block 81, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company surveys, such property located at the intersection of Dyer St. and State Loop 375.   Not available Video Video
21-315 132. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso a First Amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement between the City of El Paso and FullBeauty Brands, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, providing FullBeauty the flexibility to maintain the optimal number of full-time employees, further serving to promote local economic development and job retention within the City of El Paso. [POSTPONED FROM 03-16-2021]   Not available Video Video