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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: *** REVISED ***
Meeting date/time: 7/5/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 07-05-2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 07-05-2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
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23-926 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 20, 2023 and the Special Meeting of June 27, 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-123 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
23-927 13. ResolutionsA Resolution amending the Rules of Order for City Council meetings.   Not available Video Video
23-928 14. ResolutionsA Resolution regarding the process for Council Members to attend City Council meetings via videoconference.   Not available Video Video
23-940 15. Board Re-AppointmentsWilliam Kell to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-943 16. Board Re-AppointmentsJustin Underwood to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-945 17. Board Re-AppointmentsLaura Enriquez to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-946 18. Board Re-AppointmentsGeorge E. Salom, Jr. to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-947 19. Board Re-AppointmentsElliot Berg to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-948 110. Board Re-AppointmentsJamie Gallagher to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-944 111. Board Re-AppointmentsMichael Adjemian to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Video Video
23-938 112. Board AppointmentsLilia B. Limon as a Regular Member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-916 113. Applications for Tax RefundsApprove a tax refund for DBB Holdings Inc., in the amount of $5,509.24 for an overpayment made on February 28, 2023 of 2022 taxes, (Geo. # W220-999-0030-1505). 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.   Not available Video Video
23-939 114. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City of El Paso honors and recognizes Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) for her tireless efforts and advocacy to officially have Castner Range be designated as a national monument.   Not available Video Video
23-941 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to appoint Edmundo Calderon as Chief Internal Auditor in accordance with the El Paso City Charter Section 3.20(B)(5), who shall carry out the duties established in accordance with City Charter 3.20 (B) and directing the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to implement this appointment.   Not available Video Video
23-942 116. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to recommend amendments to the City’s Ethics Ordinance complaint review process in City Code 2.92.170 to provide that a respondent’s timeline to address and file a response to a complaint begins after the City Attorney refers a complaint to the Ethics Review Commission.   Not available Video Video
23-942 116. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to recommend amendments to the City’s Ethics Ordinance complaint review process in City Code 2.92.170 to provide that a respondent’s timeline to address and file a response to a complaint begins after the City Attorney refers a complaint to the Ethics Review Commission.   Not available Video Video
23-917 117. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation of a Congressional Record celebrating the City of El Paso’s 150th birthday by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, representative of Texas’ 16th Congressional District.   Not available Video Video
23-911 118. Operational Focus UpdatesA report on the Streetcar service to include an economic impact, modified operating hours, and assessment of cost savings for event-only services as requested by City Council on April 11, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-861 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.52 (Fire Prevention Code) of the El Paso City Code to adopt the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code and to provide for local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code, the penalty being as provided in Section 9.52.030.12 (Violations Penalties) of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
23-897 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Administrative Code), Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), Chapter 18.10 (Residential Code), Chapter 18.12 (Mechanical Code), Chapter 18.16 (Electrical Code), Chapter 18.20 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 18.24 (Gas Code), Chapter 18.28 (Existing Building Code), Chapter 18.30 (Pool and Spa Code), Chapter 18.50 (Property Maintenance Code), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention Code), Chapter 18.70 (Energy Conservation Code), adopting the 2021 International Building Code, and adopting appropriate local amendments, the penalty being as provided in 18.02.115 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM JULY 5, 2023]   Not available Video Video
23-863 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a portion of City Right-Of-Way over Father Rahm Avenue Right-Of-Way, Sixth Avenue Right-Of-Way, and Ochoa Street Right-Of-Way within Block 81, Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 700 S. Ochoa Street Applicant: Centro De Salud Familiar La Fe, SURW22-00016   Not available Video Video
23-801 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the South 200 feet of Lot 33, Map of Sunrise Acres No. 2, 4819 Titanic Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment), 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: 4819 Titanic Avenue Applicant: Gisela R. Herrera, PZRZ22-00027   Not available Video Video
23-923 123. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution adopting the City of El Paso Downtown and Uptown Master Plan.   Not available Video Video
23-721 124. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a presentation of the Public Safety Bond Program.   Not available Video Video
23-924 225. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and Moreno Cardenas Inc., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “PEBBLE HILLS RECONSTRUCTION / RESURFACING” for an amount not to exceed $585,000.00; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional basic services and reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve additional services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $685,000.00; 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 the execution of the agreement.   Not available Video Video
23-925 126. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and DEC - El Paso LLC, a Domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC), for a project known as “VISTA DEL SOL RECONSTRUCTION / RESURFACING” for an amount not to exceed $473,436.82; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $573,436.82; 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 the execution of the Agreement.   Not available Video Video
23-920 1EX1. Executive SessionClaim of Willie Fuller; Matter 22-1026-11999. (551.071)   Not available Video Video
23-918 1EX2. Executive SessionClaim of Aida Rodriguez, Matter 23-1036-3689. (551.071)   Not available Video Video
23-919 1EX3. Executive SessionVillegas, Daniel vs. City of El Paso and Police Officers, et al. Cause No. 3:15-CV-00386; Matter No. 15-1026-6957 (551.071)   Not available Video Video
23-935 1EX4. Executive SessionZTEX Construction Inc. v. City of El Paso; 243rd District Court; Cause 2023DCV1942. (551.071)   Not available Video Video
23-936 1EX5. Executive SessionZTEX Construction Inc. v. City of El Paso; 448th District Court; Cause 2023DCV1939. (551.071)   Not available Video Video
23-922 1EX6. Executive SessionPurchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located in Central El Paso, Texas. HQ # 23-895. (551.072)   Not available Video Video
23-923 123. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution adopting the City of El Paso Downtown and Uptown Master Plan.   Not available Video Video