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23-1302
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 26, 2023, the Agenda Review of September 25, 2023, and the Work Session of September 25, 2023. | | |
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23-132
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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23-1327
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | A Resolution to amend Schedule C as set forth in Attachment A, to revise the maximum 24 hours use fee for the Airport’s short term public parking lot and to add a new fee for short term public parking in the west parking lot. | | |
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23-1270
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A). | | |
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23-1314
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | That the City of El Paso approve submission of the application for the Scrap Tire Disposal Reimbursement to the Rio Grande Council of Governments. | | |
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23-1288
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | Resolution that the 2023 Guidelines for the City Employees Charitable Campaign be adopted, designating the United Way of El Paso County as the Local Campaign Manager, and designating the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to act as the liaison to work with the Local Campaign Manager in the administration of the campaign. | | |
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23-1309
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the 2023 tax roll for all entities which the City Tax Assessor Collector collects taxes. | | |
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23-1311
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | Approve a resolution that the Taxpayer, SPOTT BARBARA M B, has met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2022 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $1,092.75, for the property with the following legal description:
11 FIESTA HILLS REPLAT LOT 13 (7234 SQ FT). | | |
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23-1318
| 1 | 9. | | Resolutions | That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso (“TTUHSC”), for the period of September 15, 2023 through September 14, 2025, under which TTUHSC will do the following for the City’s Department of Public Health’s clinical laboratories: (1) provide a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) qualified faculty member to serve as the medical director; (2) review and approve quality control procedures; (3) make final determinations concerning abnormalities in clinical laboratory procedures; and (4) make recommendations on clinical procedure manuals; for which the City will pay TTUHSC $1,791.00 per month, for a maximum compensation not to exceed $42,984.00 over the two-year term. | | |
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23-1326
| 1 | 10. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with El Paso Electric (EPE) to partner on a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Solar for All Grant. | | |
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23-1346
| 1 | 11. | | Board Re-Appointments | Robert D. Garland III to the Building and Standard Commission by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. | | |
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23-1354
| 1 | 12. | | Board Re-Appointments | Phillip Thomas Laign, Jr. to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. | | |
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23-1357
| 1 | 13. | | Board Appointments | Ryan Woodcraft to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4. | | |
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23-1345
| 1 | 14. | | Board Appointments | George Zavala to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. | | |
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23-1355
| 1 | 15. | | Board Appointments | George Zavala as a regular member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. | | |
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23-1353
| 1 | 16. | | Board Appointments | Mathew Marquez as an alternate member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. | | |
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23-1310
| 1 | 17. | | 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 B) | | |
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23-1352
| 1 | 18. | | Notice for Notation | Accept the donation of $5,000 from Amerigroup for District 3 holiday community initiatives and events to include a Halloween event for children with sensory sensitivities, a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway for families in need and a Christmas event for children with disabilities. | | |
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23-1348
| 1 | 19. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Art Fierro in the amount of $5,000 from Woody L. Hunt. | | |
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23-1347
| 1 | 20. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action for the City of El Paso to use $500,000 of its funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) to partner with Up Together, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to provide direct unrestricted financial assistance of $500/month for 12 months to resident households facing financial hardship (defined as earning a household income at or below 80% AMI for the local El Paso County area) exacerbated by the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic so that they can build power, reinforce their autonomy, and drive their own economic and social mobility. | | |
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23-1350
| 1 | 21. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to approve a Resolution for the City to declare October 11th of every year is “El Pasoan’s Coming Out Day”, by listening to the LGBTQIA+ community and working with LGBTQIA+ support organizations, together will foster a model city that is safe to Come Out in. | | |
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23-1351
| 1 | 22. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to approve a Resolution for the City to declare the month of October of each year as Transgender History Month and pledges to continue to show its support and stand in solidarity with the Transgender Community honoring our diverse and intersectional community and that the City declares itself as a safe haven for Transgender and gender non-conforming families. | | |
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23-1319
| 2 | 23. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending various sections of Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), and Appendix B (Table of Density and Dimensional Standards) to adopt the Union Plaza Architectural and Design Guidelines and Update References. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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23-1308
| 2 | 24. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 23, 24, 25, 26, and the East 17 feet of Lot 27, Block 43, Supplemental Map #1 of East El Paso Addition, 3410, 3412, and 3418 Gateway East Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-3 (Apartment) to C-3 (Commercial). 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: 3410, 3412, and 3418 Gateway East Boulevard
Applicant: Alex Shaheen, PZRZ23-00015 | | |
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23-1317
| 1 | 25. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: A 0.367-acre portion of Tract 62E2, W.H. Glenn Survey 241 and Tract 4G2, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial) and, Parcel 2: A 18.228-acre portion of Tract 1B2, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 242, Tract 62E2, W.H. Glenn Survey 241 and Tracts 4G and 4G2, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from C-1 (Commercial), C-3/c (Commercial/conditions), and C-4/c (Commercial/conditions) to R-3A (Residential); and imposing a condition. 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: North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. and East of Resler Dr.
Applicant: CSA Design Group, Inc., PZRZ23-00002 | | |
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23-1315
| 1 | 26. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending a condition placed on Parcel 1 by Ordinance No. 15672 which changed the zoning of a 4.32-acre portion of Tract 1B2, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 242, Tract 62E2, W.H. Glenn Survey 241 and Tract 4G2, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 240, City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas, and which imposed a condition, and releasing all conditions placed on Parcel 2 by ordinance No. 15708 which changed the zoning of a 0.194-acre portion of Tract 4G, Nellie D. Mundy Survey 240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and which imposed a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed condition amendment and release meet 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: North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. and East of Resler Dr.
Applicant: CSA Design Group, Inc., PZCR23-00002 | | |
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23-1320
| 2 | 27. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 39, Block 13, Tres Suenos Unit Four Amending Plat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/c (Commercial/conditions) to P-R II/c (Planned Residential II/conditions), and imposing conditions. 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: South of Eastbrook Drive and East of Rich Beem Boulevard
Applicant: Northtowne Village Joint Venture, PZRZ23-00011 | | |
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23-1324
| 2 | 28. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 16385 which changed the zoning of Lot 39, Block 13, Tres Suenos Unit Four Amending Plat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
The proposed condition release 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 Eastbrook Drive and East of Rich Beem Boulevard
Applicant: Northtowne Village Joint Venture, PZCR23-00001 | | |
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23-1323
| 1 | 29. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 2, Block 6, The Village at Cimarron Unit Three, 7451 Cimarron Park Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3A/c (Residential/conditions) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing a condition. 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: 7451 Cimarron Park Drive
Applicant: Hunt Communities Development Co. II, LLC, PZRZ23-00019 | | |
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23-1325
| 1 | 30. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 15672 which changed the zoning of Lot 2, Block 6, The Village at Cimarron Unit Three, 7451 Cimarron Park 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.
The proposed condition release 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: 7451 Cimarron Park Drive
Applicant: Hunt Communities Development Co. II, LLC, PZCR23-00003 | | |
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23-1301
| 1 | 31. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 6.11 - Provide efficient and effective services to taxpayers.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action on the request that the Managing Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to US Postal Service for a three (3) year term. The US Postal Service is a permanent fixture of the Federal Government in order to comply with the requirements under the Texas Property Tax Code, Sec. 31.01. Tax Bills.
Contract Variance:
Not applicable, new contract.
Department: Tax Office
Award To: US Postal Service
El Paso, TX
Term: 3 Years
Total Estimated Amount: $350,000.00
Account No.: 540030 - 206 - 3700 - 1940
Funding Source: Tax Office Enterprise Fund
District(s): All
Reference No.: 2024-0097
This is a Non-competitive, service contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Tax Office Departments recommend award as indicated to US Postal Service. | | |
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23-1303
| 3 | 32. | | Ordinances | Discussion and action on an Emergency Ordinance extending Emergency Ordinance No. 019333 authorizing the City Manager to assign personnel and resources to assist in addressing the humanitarian and public safety crisis resulting from a mass migration through El Paso. | | |
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23-1307
| 1 | 33. | | Ordinances | Discussion and action on an Emergency Ordinance extending Emergency Ordinance No. 019485 due to a humanitarian, security, and economic crisis resulting from a mass migration through El Paso. | | |
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23-1238
| 1 | 34. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges) to add description of buses, and Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pick Up Trucks) to add “or any other vehicle” to the title and update language of this Section of the City Code. | | |
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23-1246
| 1 | 35. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance terminating the A-1 Outdoor Marketing non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property. | | |
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23-1248
| 1 | 36. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend Paragraph H (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 19. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph (Forty Five Miles Per Hour) Item 30. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road, be DELETED; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 107. Upper Valley Road between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; and to amend Paragraph F (Thirty Five Miles Per Hour) to ADD Item 108. Westside Drive between Country Club Road and Borderland Road; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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23-1321
| 1 | 37. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a presentation and adoption of the Resolution on the Targeted Zoning Code Assessment. | | |
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23-1328
| 1 | 38. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute an Incentive Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Hiller Measurements, Inc. a Texas Corporation, providing $1,232,000 in support of the establishment of a Proteus Design Center at the Innovation Factory located at the El Paso International Airport; which will provide student internship opportunities and support the use of industry-leading tools to grow the industries of aeronautics, defense, telecommunications, and power storage. | | |
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23-1330
| 1 | 39. | | Other Business | Presentation, discussion, and action by the Financing of Election Campaigns Cross-Functional Team providing information on key activities, efforts, and processes. | | |
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23-1356
| 1 | 40. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, calling for a Special Election to fill a City Council vacancy in the office of Representative for District No. 2, to be held on December 9, 2023; making provisions for the conduct of the Special Election; and authorizing a contract with El Paso County to furnish election services and equipment. | | |
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23-1305
| 1 | 41. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an 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 design and construction of the Surface Transportation Program grant improvements to Railroad Dr. from Purple Heart Highway to Shrub Oak Dr. for a total estimated project cost of $23,822,361.00 of which the local government participation amount is estimated at $3,366,523.56. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement. | | |
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23-1331
| 1 | 42. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to authorize the Interim City Manager or his designee on behalf of the City of El Paso to sign all required documents and submit an application to the Office of the Governor Texas Military Preparedness Commission for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) for construction of the McGregor Range Waterline Booster Station Replacement Project. | | |
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23-1340
| 1 | EX1. | | Executive Session | Kenny, Antoinette, Individually, and as Representative of the Estate of KenMaj Dion Graham vs. City of El Paso; Cause No. 2021DCV3399. Matter No. 21-1036-3445.001 (551.071) | | |
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23-1341
| 1 | EX2. | | Executive Session | Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located in Downtown El Paso. HQ#23-1582 (551.071) (551.072) | | |
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23-1342
| 1 | EX3. | | Executive Session | Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located in East El Paso. HQ#23-308 (551.071) (551.072) | | |
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23-1343
| 1 | EX4 | | Executive Session | Discussion on potential economic development opportunities in Northeast El Paso. Matter No. 22-1007-2864 | HQ#23-478 (551.072) (551.087) | | |
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23-1344
| 1 | EX5. | | Executive Session | Economic Incentives for an Infill Development located in West El Paso. Matter No. 22-1007-3008 | HQ#23-1273 (551.087) | | |
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23-1349
| 1 | EX6. | | Executive Session | Workplace Complaint submitted to the City by Chief Internal Auditor. (551.071) | | |
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23-1303
| 3 | 32. | | Ordinances | Discussion and action on an Emergency Ordinance extending Emergency Ordinance No. 019333 authorizing the City Manager to assign personnel and resources to assist in addressing the humanitarian and public safety crisis resulting from a mass migration through El Paso. | | |
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