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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: *** REVISED ***
Meeting date/time: 6/20/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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23-841 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 6, 2023, the Agenda Review of June 5, 2023, the Work Session of June 5, 2023, the Work Session of February 27, 2023, and the Work Session of January 18, 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-122 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
23-844 13. ResolutionsThat the City Manager be authorized to sign an Air Cargo Center Lease Agreement between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Science Applications International Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("Lessee"), for office and warehouse space, loading dock, vehicle parking space, ground service equipment parking apron, the vehicle parking area and the roadway and a fenced-in area at 301 George Perry Blvd., Suites C & D, El Paso, Texas. The initial term is one year with one option to extend of one year. The lease is effective upon approval and terminates on June 19, 2024. The annual rental will be $238,411.42.   Not available Video Video
23-845 14. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Easement Agreement between the City of El Paso ("Grantor'') and SFPP, L.P. ("Grantee") for a term of twenty years. Said easement, which will be used by Grantee to transport liquid petroleum products, shall consist of two areas located within the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as set forth below: 1. Area 1: A thirty-five (35) foot wide easement situated within the corporate limits of the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as a portion of Sections 27, 33, 34, and 40, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys and a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park, Unit Two. 2. Area 2: A thirty-five (35) foot wide easement situated within the corporate limits of the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as a portion of Sections 22, 23, 26, and 27, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys and a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park, Unit Two. The initial twenty-year (20) term begins on June 20, 2023 ("Effective Date") and will end on J   Not available Video Video
23-846 15. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to exercise the option to renew the term of the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center (“UMC”) for the City to provide certain personnel and routine ambulance vehicle maintenance services for UMC’s Mobile Stroke Unit in exchange for UMC paying the City an amount not to exceed $130,000.00 annually for the City’s staffing services and separate amount not to exceed $7,200.00 annually for the City’s routine ambulance vehicle maintenance services, for the first one (1) year term of the three one (1) year renewal options.   Not available Video Video
23-882 16. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A)   Not available Video Video
23-903 17. ResolutionsA Resolution scheduling standing Work Sessions in accordance with El Paso Municipal Charter.   Not available Video Video
23-884 18. ResolutionsThat the City Engineer is authorized to terminate Contract 2021-0026 (Central Business District, Phase IV) pursuant to the provisions of Local Government General Requirements and Covenants, Item 8L, Paragraph 8, and termination shall be effective upon approval by City Council. The City will make any final payment due to the Contractor upon termination of the Contract.   Not available Video Video
23-888 19. ResolutionsThat the City Council approves a deductive change order in the amount of $10,522,005.17 to Contract No. 2021-0026 Central Business District Phase IV (“Project”). The new contract amount of $2,399,031.83 includes $583,427.78 to be paid to the Project contractor, Lesna Construction, Inc., for illumination materials and incidentals. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.   Not available Video Video
23-870 110. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all contracts, contract amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas to receive a projected $ 478,775 in 2023-2024 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA); and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD) to sign all contracts, amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and agencies receiving sub-awards of 2023-2024 HHSP funds from the City, as well as all certifications, performance reports, and other related documents.   Not available Video Video
23-865 111. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all contracts, contract amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas to receive $71,149 in 2023-2024 Ending Homelessness Fund (EHF) from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA); and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD) to sign all contracts, amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and agencies receiving sub-awards of 2023-2024 EHF funds from the City, as well as all certifications, performance reports, and other related documents.   Not available Video Video
23-890 112. Special AppointmentsThat Interim City Manager, Cary Westin, be appointed as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace City Manager, Tomas Gonzalez, effective immediately.   Not available Video Video
23-902 113. Board Re-AppointmentsCamille Maldonado-Rivera to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-908 114. Board AppointmentsJuan Carlos Gomez to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Not available Video Video
23-910 115. Board AppointmentsChristina Olivares to the Americorps Seniors Advisory Council by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Video Video
23-883 116. 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 B)   Not available Video Video
23-907 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action regarding proposed amendments to the Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services (Title 9).   Not available Video Video
23-913 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action that the City Council accept the donation of $1,500 from Marathon Petroleum, Inc. for the Summer Festival to be held at Seville Recreation Center in District 2.   Not available Video Video
23-914 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that declares the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000 to be used towards a District 2 summer festival which serves a municipal purpose of enhancing El Paso’s quality of life through recreational, cultural and educational environments as well as by fostering community pride and encouraging civic engagement; and that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose.   Not available Video Video
23-915 120. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution to accept the donation in the amount of $5,000.00 from ZTEX Construction Inc. to pay for the District 3 Movies in the Park series.   Not available Video Video
23-909 121. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on the Mutual Release between the City of El Paso and the City Manager relating to his separation from employment.   Not available Video Video
23-858 122. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing the invaluable service and support the Borderland Rainbow Center provides the LGBTQIA+ Community in the El Paso region and that the City reaffirms its commitment to promoting equality and dignity of all people no matter sexual, gender or questioning identity and that this recognition aligns with the City’s values of prioritizing integrity, respect, excellence, accountability and people.   Not available Video Video
23-901 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to uplift the LGBTQIA+ voices and community by creating a plan to include the following 4 recommendations that are important to ensure a safe community for everyone: 1. To create an office of equality and an equality and inclusion board. 2. To work together in collaboration with the Borderland Rainbow Center to create a One El Paso Safer Together campaign. 3. Deprioritize the enforcement of seeking gender-affirming care. 4. Deprioritize the enforcement of Drag Bans in our city limits.   Not available Video Video
23-861 124. 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
23-897 125. 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
23-856 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of portion of Simeon Hart Survey No. 2 and the south ½ of Lot 2, Old Fort Bliss, 1720 W. Paisano Drive and 1820 W. Paisano Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-2/h (Heavy Manufacturing/historic) and M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) to G-MU/h (General Mixed Use/historic) and G-MU (General Mixed Use), approving a master zoning plan, 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: 1720 and 1820 W. Paisano Dr. Applicant: Sami DiPasquale, Abara, Inc., PZRZ23-00005   Not available Video Video
23-863 127. 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
23-881 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 40, O.A. Danielson Survey No. 310, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-4 (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: North of Rojas Drive and East of George Dieter Drive Applicant: EPX Construction, PZRZ23-00010   Not available Video Video
23-893 129. 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 2023-0469 Reconstruction of Taxiway G to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for an estimated total amount of $12,834,416.00. The El Paso International Airport is reconstructing Taxiway Golf through a full depth taxiway pavement reconstruction project to include taxiway safety and object free areas of the pavement. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 240 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $8,258,748.50 Base Bid II: $4,236,902.50 Additive Alternate I: $338,765.00 Total Estimated Award: $12,834,416.00 Funding Sources: Airport Enterprise Airport Improvement Plan Supplemental Airport Infrastructure Grant Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Accounts: 562-3010-580270-62335-G62A193901 562-3080-580270-62335-G62A234901 District(s): All This is a Low Bid procurement, unit price con   Not available Video Video
23-894 130. 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 2023-0430 Relocation of Taxiway M to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for an estimated award of $14,737,000.00. The El Paso International Airport is constructing improvements to include relocating Taxiway Mike to the runway threshold to allow ease of access to Runway 8R from the cargo apron. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Initial Term: 307 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $14,758,870.00 Total Estimated Award: $14,758,870.00 Funding Sources: Airport Enterprise Airport Improvement Plan Supplemental Airport Infrastructure Grant Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Accounts: 562-3010-580270-62335-G62A193901 562-3080-580270-62335-G62A193901 District(s): All This is a Low Bid procurement, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as    Not available Video Video
23-848 131. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.7 - Maximize Municipal Court efficiency and enhance customer experience. Discussion and action that the Purchasing Director is authorized to notify Vendor that City is terminating awarded Contract No. 2022-0007R Collection Services for Delinquent Fines and Fees for convenience pursuant to the termination provisions of the Contract, and that the termination shall be effective as of June 20, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-849 132. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.7 - Maximize Municipal Court efficiency and enhance customer experience. Award Summary: Discussion and action that after having provided adequate notice as required by Sec. 2254.1036 of the Texas Government Code, the Agreement for Delinquent Court Fines and Fees Services, pursuant to Solicitation 2023-0282R Collection Services for Delinquent Fines and Fees - Municipal Court, is awarded to Delgado Acosta Spencer Linebarger & Perez, LLP and that the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to execute the Agreement and any related documents with Delgado Acosta Spencer Linebarger & Perez, LLP required to effectuate this award.   Not available Video Video
23-851 133. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.7 - Maximize Municipal Court efficiency and enhance customer experience. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2023-0282R Collections Fines and Fees to Delgado Acosta Spencer Linebarger & Perez, LLP., for an initial four (4) year term for an estimated amount of $3,796,035.80. The award also includes three (3), one (1) year options for an estimated amount of $2,847,026.85. The total value of the contract is, including the initial term plus the options, for a total of seven (7) years, for an estimated amount of $6,643,062.65. This contract will allow collection services for the Municipal Court. Contract Variance: The variance is based on the recovery rate percentage compared to the previous contract as follows: Warrants decreased by 26%, Capias Pro Fine decreased by 20% and Civil decreased by 30%. The decrease is due to the changes in the recovery rate categories. Department: Municipal Court Vendor: Delgado Acosta Spencer Linebarger & Perez, LLP El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initi   Not available Video Video
23-850 134. 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 to provide baseline physical exams services for the City’s Fire Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Occupational Health Centers of the Southwest, P.A. dba Concentra Medical Centers; contract 2023-0117R Baseline Physical Examinations for Firefighters for a three (3) year initial term estimated award of $3,523,200.00. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $2,348,800.00 for a total five (5) year award from the date this Agreement is approved by the City Council, for a total amount of $5,872,000.00. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $2,364,160.32 for the initial term, which represents a 203.98% increase due to rising costs for services within the health care industry. This is a request for qualifications, requirements contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Fire Dep   Not available Video Video
23-854 135. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is Subsection 3.1 - Improve the Visual Impression of the Community. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2023-0295R Comprehensive Plan Update 2023 to CallisonRTKL, Inc., for an initial term of two (2) years, the award also includes a one (1) year option. The total amount of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option for a total of three (3) years, for an estimated amount of $1,499,618.00. This contract will allow for the update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Plan El Paso, adopted in 2012. Contract Variance: Not Applicable Department: Capital Improvement Vendor: CallisonRTKL, Inc. Washington, DC Item(s): All Initial Term 2 years Option to Extend: 1 year Total Estimated Award: $1,499,618.00 Account No.: 2020 CIP Funding Source: 190-4746-38290-580280-PCP20PLANDOCS District(s): All This is a Request for Proposal. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to CallisonRTKL, Inc. the highest    Not available Video Video
23-885 136. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 6.6 - Ensure continued financial stability and accountability through sound financial management, budgeting and reporting. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2023-0028R Disparity Study to Keen Independent Research, LLC for a one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $329,940.00. This contract will conduct Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) disparity studies. Contract Variance: No variance, new contract. Department: Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Vendor: Keen Independent Research, LLC Denver, CO Item(s): All Term: 1 Year Total Estimated Award: $329,940.00 Account No.: 215-522150-4930-16010-P22ROPSDISPSTU Funding Source: Capital Projects - Internal District(s): All This is a Request for Proposal, service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommend award as indicated to Keen Independent Research,    Not available Video Video
23-852 137. 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 2023-0258 Collector and above Street Resurfacing 2023 to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for an estimated amount of $18,285,400.00 for a total term of seven hundred thirty (730) consecutive calendar days. This program will provide a new asphaltic riding surface to the project locations, including Street Rights of Way as needed, as well as repair of damaged concrete parkway structures and ancillary items such as roadway striping and markings as needed. Department Streets and Maintenance Award To: International Eagle Enterprises Inc. El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Total Estimated Award: $18,285,400.00 Funding Sources: Street Maintenance Funds 2022 Community Progress Bond Top 50 Arterials 2022 Community Progress Bond Residentials General Funds Accounts: 532-2560-32120-522270-PCP23STY4RES 190-4825-29   Not available Video Video
23-853 138. 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 2023-0267 Residential Street Resurfacing to ALLIED PAVING CO. OF EL PASO, INC. dba Allied Paving Company for a total estimated award of $15,766,286.60. The contract will provide a new asphaltic riding surface to the project Residential Streets, as well as repair of damaged concrete structures and other ancillary items such as roadway striping and markings as needed. Department Streets and Maintenance Award To: ALLIED PAVING CO. OF EL PASO, INC. dba Allied Paving Company El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid: $15,766,286.60 Total Estimated Award: $15,766,286.60 Funding Source: Street Maintenance Funds 2022 Community Progress Bond Top 50 Arterials 2022 Community Progress Bond Residentials General Funds Account: 522270-532-2560-32120-PCP23STY4RES 580270-190-4825-29110-PCP23STMSTRART 522270-190-4825-   Not available Not available
23-889 139. 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 request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to H.D. Industries, Inc., the sole and authorized distributor for the 2023-0539 Pro Patch Proprietary Parts, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $120,000.00, with a stipulation that H.D. Industries, Inc. provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow for the purchase of all parts for the Pro Patch Asphalt Pothole Patcher used by the Streets and Maintenance Department. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $20,000.00 per year, which represents a 33.33% increase due to increased parts prices. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award To: H.D. Industries, Inc. Jacksonville, TX Initial Term: 3 Years Annual Estimated Amou   Not available Not available
23-891 140. 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 2023-0410 Preformed Street Markings to Geveko Markings, Inc. for a total term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,205,104.80. Preformed Street Markings materials are essential in order to provide the public with safe roadways, bike lanes, and crosswalks. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $580,768.20 for the initial term, which represents a 93.02% increase due to an additional item added to the contract. Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Geveko Markings, Inc. Gainesville, GA Item(s): All Total Term: 3 Years Annual Estimated Amount: $401,701.60 Total Estimated Award: $1,205,104.80 (3 Years) Account No.: 532 - 1000 - 531220 - 32020 - P3254 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All This is a Low Bid, Unit Price Contract. The   Not available Not available
23-887 141. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.1 Deliver prevention, intervention, and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive, and safe community. Discussion and action to request that the Managing Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Hologic Sales and Services, LLC, the sole distributor for the Hologic Testing Supplies for Public Health Department for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $225,000.00, with the stipulation that the vendor provides an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow the Public Health Department to purchase associated kits, assays, and reagents for their Panther instrument system. Contract Variance: There is no variance, the estimated amount remains the same. Department: Public Health Vendor: Hologic Sales and Services, LLC Marlborough, MA Initial Term: 3 years Annual Estimated Award: $75,000.00 (1 year) Total Estimated Award: $225,000.00 (3 years) Account No.: 531120-341-1000-41130 Fundin   Not available Not available
23-899 142. OrdinancesDiscussion 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.   Not available Not available
23-900 143. OrdinancesDiscussion 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.   Not available Not available
23-716 144. 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 Not available
23-683 145. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a franchise for Elite Medical Air Transport, LLC d/b/a Emergent Air, to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-704 146. 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 Not available
23-705 147. 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 Not available
23-843 148. Other BusinessDiscussion and action requesting City Council support for the submission of the staff recommended grant application to the FY23 US Department of Transportation (USDOT) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program for the Network-Wide Safety Improvements along the El Paso’s High-Injury Network Project. The federal grant request is $10 million. If awarded, the City would contribute $2.5 million as part of the non-federal cost share.   Not available Not available
23-862 149. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to approve an amendment to the City’s 2021-2022 (47th Year) Annual Action Plan and 2022-2023 (48th Year) Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Entitlement (CDBG-EN) to: a. Increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project/activity budget for Wheelchair Ramps at Lakehurst Rd. and Saratoga Dr. to $95,237.24 utilizing unprogrammed CDBG funds from prior years; and b. Increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project/activity budget for Wheelchair Ramps along Wadsworth Ave. to $388,649.27 utilizing unprogrammed CDBG funds from prior years; and c. Increase the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project/activity budget for Sidewalks along Byron St. to $341,295.35 utilizing unprogrammed CDBG funds from prior years.   Not available Not available
23-912 1EX1. Executive SessionMaria Ramirez, et al v. Ruben Escajeda Jr. and City of El Paso; Matter No. 17-1026-8594 (551.071)   Not available Not available
23-868 1EX2. Executive SessionMaria H. Torres v. City of El Paso; Matter 19-1045-089; (551.071)   Not available Not available
23-871 1EX3. Executive SessionTGS Rate Case Expense Severed from OS-22-9896 Settlement Proposal; HighQ#UTILITY-3; (551.071)   Not available Not available
23-872 1EX4. Executive Session2023 TGS Rate Annual Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program Application for Annual Interim Rate Adjustment; HQ#UTILITY-4; (551.071)   Not available Not available
23-874 1EX5. Executive SessionEPE Request to Amend Rate Schedule No. 33; HQ#UTILITY-12; (551.071)   Not available Not available
23-880 1EX6. Executive SessionCity Attorney and City Manager annual performance evaluations. Matter No. 21-1043-688/HQ#23-816 (551.071 and 551.074)   Not available Not available
23-913 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action that the City Council accept the donation of $1,500 from Marathon Petroleum, Inc. for the Summer Festival to be held at Seville Recreation Center in District 2.   Not available Video Video
23-901 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to uplift the LGBTQIA+ voices and community by creating a plan to include the following 4 recommendations that are important to ensure a safe community for everyone: 1. To create an office of equality and an equality and inclusion board. 2. To work together in collaboration with the Borderland Rainbow Center to create a One El Paso Safer Together campaign. 3. Deprioritize the enforcement of seeking gender-affirming care. 4. Deprioritize the enforcement of Drag Bans in our city limits.   Not available Video Video
23-901 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to uplift the LGBTQIA+ voices and community by creating a plan to include the following 4 recommendations that are important to ensure a safe community for everyone: 1. To create an office of equality and an equality and inclusion board. 2. To work together in collaboration with the Borderland Rainbow Center to create a One El Paso Safer Together campaign. 3. Deprioritize the enforcement of seeking gender-affirming care. 4. Deprioritize the enforcement of Drag Bans in our city limits.   Not available Video Video
23-901 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to uplift the LGBTQIA+ voices and community by creating a plan to include the following 4 recommendations that are important to ensure a safe community for everyone: 1. To create an office of equality and an equality and inclusion board. 2. To work together in collaboration with the Borderland Rainbow Center to create a One El Paso Safer Together campaign. 3. Deprioritize the enforcement of seeking gender-affirming care. 4. Deprioritize the enforcement of Drag Bans in our city limits.   Not available Video Video