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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/23/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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23-689 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 9, 2023, the Agenda Review of May 8, 2023, the Work Session of March 27, 2023, the Work Session of April 11, 2022, the Special Meeting of May 11, 2023, the Special Meeting of May 16, 2023, and the Special Meeting of April 14, 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-120 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
23-687 23. ResolutionsResolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso ("City") and 24 Hour Flower, Inc. ("Concessionaire") to allow Concessionaire to operate automated retail machines at the El Paso International Airport, with Concessionaire's payment to the City being the greater of an amount based on the square footage of the concession site or a percentage of the revenues derived from the automated retail machines (ARM), for a one year term, with an option to renew the Agreement for four additional one­year terms. Term for this agreement shall be for one (1) year with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms. Total value of the concession site is $1,542.50 annually at a rate of $61.70 per square foot. Agreement includes a percentage revenue sharing at 12% of gross revenue derived from the ARM.   Not available Video Video
23-723 24. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Texas (the "Lessor"), and 60 Walter Jones Blvd., LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company, ("Lessee") to add 317,360.18 square feet of land to the property leased under the Ground Lease entered by the parties on March 31, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-688 15. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Video Video
23-703 26. ResolutionsA Resolution renaming Vocational Drive to Opportunity Drive. Subject Property: Vocational Drive Applicant: Ysleta Independent School District, SUNC22-00002   Not available Video Video
23-767 17. ResolutionsThat the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the third amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and the Ysleta Independent School District (the “District”), signed August 28, 2012, which set out to enhance the quantity and quality of recreational and athletic facility uses available to the residents of the City, at no cost to the City through the shared use of public indoor and outdoor athletic and recreational facilities, owned by each entity. This third amendment would extend the Agreement three (3) months to allow additional time to enter into a new agreement. In addition, the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute any necessary documents to carryout the agreement.   Not available Video Video
23-706 18. ResolutionsA Resolution regarding the process for up to two City Council Members at a time to attend City Council meetings via videoconference on a first come, first served basis each meeting week beginning June 6, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-730 19. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution ordering the adoption of City Charter Amendments passed at the May 6th, 2023 City Special Election.   Not available Video Video
23-719 110. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign the First Amended Operational Policy Agreement with the Metropolitan Planning Organization by and between the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, called the “Department”, the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Policy Board, designated by the Governor of the State of Texas as the MPO of the El Paso urbanized area, and the City of El Paso, as the Fiscal Agent for the MPO.   Not available Video Video
23-728 111. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the First Amendment to the Operating and Maintenance Agreement with the El Paso Chamber of Commerce, to extend the term by 10 years through April 30, 2034, in consideration of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce investing approximately $250,000 in upgrades to the Star on the Mountain.   Not available Video Video
23-731 212. ResolutionsThat the City of El Paso supports funding the City of El Paso Active Transportation Plan as described in the 2023 Transportation Alternative Set-Aside Program (TA) Detailed Application, including the planning activities; Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) direct state cost for oversight; and the required local match (if any). That the City of El Paso is willing to commit to the Project’s development, financing, management, adoption and implementation of completed planning documents. That the City of El Paso is willing and able to enter into an agreement with TxDOT by resolution or ordinance, should the Project be selected for funding.   Not available Video Video
23-732 213. ResolutionsThat the City of El Paso supports funding the Connected Bike Lanes - Pebble Hills- Montwood- Lomaland project as described in the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Detailed Application, including the preliminary engineering budget (if any); the construction budget; Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) direct cost for oversight; and the required local match (if any). That the City of El Paso is willing to commit to the Project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing. That the City of El Paso is willing and able to enter into an agreement with TxDOT should the Project be selected for funding.   Not available Video Video
23-733 214. ResolutionsThat the City of El Paso supports funding the PDN Trail Shared Use Path from Magoffin / Cotton to Paisano at Gateway Boulevard North as described in the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA) Detailed Application, including the preliminary engineering budget (if any); the construction budget; Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT’s) direct state cost for oversight; and the required local match (if any). That the City of El Paso is willing to commit to the Project’s development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and financing. That the City of El Paso is willing and able to enter into an agreement with TxDOT by resolution or ordinance, should the Project be selected for funding.   Not available Video Video
23-737 315. ResolutionsThat 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 ELP Montana Ave. COEP 1 (2022) project, which has an estimated total project cost of $376,620.69 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $58,555.48. 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.   Not available Video Video
23-757 116. Board Re-AppointmentsMayra Maldonado to the Committee on Border Relations by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Video Video
23-747 117. Board Re-AppointmentsKenneth Gorski to the City Plan Commission by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4.   Not available Video Video
23-750 118. Board Re-AppointmentsMarisela Rios to the City Plan Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Video Video
23-754 119. Board Re-AppointmentsPatrice M. Hills to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Video Video
23-752 120. Board AppointmentsCharles Mais to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1   Not available Video Video
23-760 121. Board AppointmentsMartha Isabel Aguayo as a Regular Member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Video Video
23-761 122. Board AppointmentsMario A. Silva to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7.   Not available Video Video
23-749 123. Board AppointmentsSandie Olivar to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1.   Not available Video Video
23-753 124. Board AppointmentsHolt Grambling to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-694 125. Board AppointmentsLilia B. Limon to the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-746 126. Board AppointmentsGilda Wilson to the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Not available Video Video
23-744 127. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of a campaign contribution by Representative Isabel Salcido in the amount of $1,000 from Maria Teran.   Not available Video Video
23-759 128. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to recognize June 2, 2023, to be National Gun Violence Awareness Day.   Not available Video Video
23-748 129. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing and commending Mr. Anthony Carter, wrestling coach at Hanks High School for his accomplished tenure, for his contributions to Hanks High School, to high school wrestling and to wish him well in his retirement after three decades of coaching.   Not available Video Video
23-755 130. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that declares El Paso the Veterans’ Capital of the USA.   Not available Video Video
23-756 131. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City of El Paso accepts the recognition as a Great American Defense Community; authorizes that the City’s Chief Military Officer facilitate the placement of banners along Airway Boulevard, and that the City Council of El Paso declares that the expenditure of District 3 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 to support the placement of recognition banners along Airway Boulevard leading to the El Paso International Airport serves the public purpose of honoring servicemembers and supporting the Fort Bliss vision and economic development efforts.   Not available Video Video
23-758 132. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution declaring May 23rd “Veterans at Breakfast Day”.   Not available Video Video
23-762 133. Members of the City CouncilPresentation and discussion by the El Paso Harm Reduction Alliance, represented by Dr. Luis Garza, Christopher Bailey, Jamie Bailey, Christine Zimmerly, Jaime Diaz, and Paul Enriquez, on the importance of City-wide Narcan distribution, how the City can further implement harm reduction strategies, and testimony from community stakeholders.   Not available Video Video
23-763 134. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution for the City to enhance harm reduction strategies to help mitigate the Opioid crisis in our community.   Not available Video Video
23-735 135. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager to identify budget adjustments to reduce the property tax rate for the next fiscal year 2024, such as but not limited to; no new revenue or by reducing four cents per $100.00 of property value to further ease the burden on the taxpayers and while still maintaining a high level of all City services and present the recommendations at the first proposed budget meeting.   Not available Video Video
23-716 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions); Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.16 (Screening and Fencing), 20.16.030 (Permitted Walls), Subsection B; Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), Table 4.00 (Office & Research Services); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), Table 5.00 (Manufacturing, Processing & Assembling); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), Table 11.00 (Recreation, Amusement & Entertainment); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards), Table 4.00 (Office & Research Services); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards) of the El Paso City Code to establish definitions for uses; clarify requirements; update the table of permissible uses; update the table of parking requirements and standards.   Not available Video Video
23-738 137. OrdinancesAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 018749 concerning Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of El Paso, Texas, established pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, by reducing the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of El Paso, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-702 338. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a 53 square-foot public utility easement, located within Lot 3, Block 10, Rio Valley Subdivision Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 6524 Ta Suil Pl. Applicant: El Paso Accent Homes, LLC, SUET22-00007   Not available Video Video
23-704 139. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 10E and 11D, Section 36, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Surveys and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Pars Commercial Village, 11248 and 11254 Montana Avenue and 3667 George Dieter Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) and C-1 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial) and from C-4/c (Commercial/conditions) to C-3/c (Commercial/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: 11248 and 11254 Montana Avenue and 3667 George Dieter Drive Applicant: Abdolkarim Saadatkhah - PZRZ22-00044   Not available Video Video
23-705 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of all Lots 8 thru 10, the Northern 20.73 feet of Lot 7, the Eastern 8.15 feet of Lots 11 thru 13, the East 8.15 feet of the Northern 20.73 feet of Lot 14 and Northern 98.73 of the Alley, Block 199, Campbell’s Addition, 222 S. Campbell Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to C-5 (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: 222 S. Campbell Street Applicant: City of El Paso - PZRZ23-00001   Not available Video Video
23-751 141. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency. Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement for physical exams, drug screening, and drug and alcohol testing services for the City’s Police Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest, P.A. dba Concentra Medical Centers, contract 2023-0259R Physical Exams and Drug Testing Screening for a three (3) year initial term estimated award of $278,827.50. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $185,885.00 for a total five (5) year award from the date this Agreement is approved by the City Council, for a total amount of $464,712.50. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $83,886.60 for the initial term, which represents a 43.03% increase due to rising costs for services within the health care industry. This is a request for qualifications, requirements contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing   Not available Video Video
23-707 142. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve Competitiveness through Infrastructure Improvements Impacting the Quality of Life. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2023-0369 Wheel and Axle Alignment, Steering and Suspension Parts and Service (Re-Bid) to Stanley Munro dba Stanley Spring and Suspension for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $360,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $240,000.00. The total amount of the contract, including the initial term plus the option for a total of five (5) years, is for an estimated amount of $600,000.00. This contract will allow for the servicing of wheel and axle alignment, steering and suspension for all City vehicles. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $240,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 40.00% decrease due to reflection of actual expenditures. Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Stanley Munro dba Stanley Spri   Not available Video Video
23-621 143. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Casas Genesis, LLC, approximately 0.1303 acres of land legally described as a Lot 3, Block 5, Mesquite Trails #2, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-622 144. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed, and any other documents necessary to convey to Phillip & Henry, LLC., approximately 0.222 acres of land legally described as Lot 52-A, Block 14, Shearman Unit Four Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-623 145. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Rene Alejandro Saenz and Cynthia Ann Saenz, approximately 0.147 acres of land legally described as Tract 25-C and Tract 25-B-1, Block 17, Upper Valley Surveys in El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-624 146. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Punta de Agua, LLC., approximately 0.1628 acres of land, legally described as Lot 2, Less NE portion of Block 4, Pecan Grove Subdivision, an addition to City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-625 147. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Casas Genesis, LLC., approximately 0.12 acres of land legally described as Lot 1, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Plat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-626 148. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Marco Maldonado, approximately 0.025 acres of land legally described as a Lot 25, Block 3, Colonia Miramonte Addition Unit One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-627 149. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Terry Taylor and Susan K. Taylor, approximately 49.156 acres of land legally described as within Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 5 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico.   Not available Video Video
23-593 250. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a 0.081 acre portion of Oregon Street right-of-way, located within Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: Oregon Street Applicant: University of Texas at El Paso, SURW22-00010   Not available Video Video
23-603 151. OrdinancesAn Ordinance, amend Title 12, Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV - Speed limits), to amend Paragraph E (Thirty miles per hour) by adding item 5 Desert Pass St. from S. Resler Dr. to a point 300 feet past Desert Trail Dr.; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
23-605 152. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend Paragraph G (forty miles per hour); and to amend Paragraph F (thirty-five miles per hour) by adding 107. Socorro Drive (FM 258) between a point 400 feet southeast of Southside Road and the southeast city limits; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
23-736 153. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution approving amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and to the By-Laws of the City of El Paso Health Facilities Development Corporation and containing other provisions relating to the subject.   Not available Video Video