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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/23/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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24-547 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Agenda Review Meeting and the Work Session of April 8, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-54 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
24-541 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary budget transfers and sign an Event Support Contract between the Valley AIDS Council (“Valley AIDS”) and the City of El Paso (“City”) in order for the City to host the 2024 National LatinX Conference on HIV HCV SUD on May 2, 2024 through May 4, 2024 including a $35,000.00 Site Fee and Miscellaneous Expenses not to exceed $10,000.00.   Not available Video Video
24-506 14. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and SWYFT (“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, for a one year term, with an option to renew the Agreement for four (4) additional one-year terms.   Not available Video Video
24-546 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an El Paso International Airport Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso and E&F Enterprises, LLC dba Melek Multicenter, to provide automated banking, currency exchange and travel services in the concession site, located at the El Paso International Airport, 6701 Convair Rd., El Paso, Texas 79925, for a one-year term with automatic renewal for four (4) additional terms of one (1) year each.   Not available Video Video
24-537 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Air Cargo Building Lease Agreement between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and SPS ARS, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (“Lessee”), for warehouse and office space, vehicle parking, loading dock at 6411 Convair Road, El Paso, Texas, in Air Cargo Center Building #2, for a one-year term with automatic renewal for four (4) additional terms of one (1) year each.   Not available Video Video
24-544 17. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a First Amendment of Ground Lease between the City of El Paso, Texas (“Lessor”), and Exeter 50 Walter Jones, L.P. (“Lessee”), in conjunction with Lessee’s first lien financing for the airport ground Lease dated May 12, 2020 for 50 Walter Jones Blvd., which amendment (1) provides that a receivership by the lender does not constitute a Lessee default under the Lease, (2) provides that if the Lease is rejected in bankruptcy while the mortgage is still outstanding, such lender has the option to lease the premises for the remainder of the term; (3) incorporates the new Federal Aviation Administration required lease provisions.   Not available Video Video
24-565 18. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Director of Aviation, or designee, be authorized to sign on behalf of the City of El Paso, the Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease, and Non-Signatory Airline Operating Agreement, which shall be in the formats attached to the Resolution. All such agreements shall be approved “As to Form” by the City Attorney prior to execution.   Not available Video Video
24-531 19. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to property located in the vicinity of El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as: A portion of Tracts 1C and 1C5, Section 40, Block 80, Township 2 and a portion of Section 33, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, El Paso County, Texas, as further described in the real property records of Clerk of El Paso County in the State of Texas in Book 123, Page 398 and Document No. 20220086561 and more particularly described on Exhibit "A" of the agreement, more commonly referred to as 8915 Montana Avenue, El Paso Texas.   Not available Video Video
24-545 110. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement to accommodate an electrical transmission line to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as: All of Lot 2, Block, 15, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 11, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, more commonly referred to as 1749 Hawkins, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Video Video
24-550 111. ResolutionsThat the City Manager be authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, an Air Medical Services and Support Agreement between Air Methods, LLC, a Missouri limited liability company and the City of El Paso for operating the Flight Program from the Base Site located in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, offering medically necessary air medical transport services for an initial term of five (5) years with three (3) successive options to extend for 1 (one) year terms beyond the initial term.   Not available Video Video
24-533 112. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted on this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Video Video
24-530 113. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that in conformity with Section 3.5 of the City Charter, the Work Session and Regular City Council meetings scheduled for June 17, 2024, and June 18, 2024, are hereby rescheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024, and Tuesday, June 11, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-536 114. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, 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 Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Program grant improvements generally described as Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements along Playa Drain, from Yarbrough Drive to Midway Drive, for a total estimated project cost of $5,893,398.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $458,049.58 plus any cost overruns. 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
24-599 115. Board AppointmentsElizabeth Thurmond-Bengtson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as a Regular Member by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
24-607 116. Board Re-AppointmentsAlfredo Borrego to the City Plan Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Video Video
24-590 117. Board Re-AppointmentsDeborah G. Hamlyn to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
24-567 118. Board Re-AppointmentsMichael Bray to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4.   Not available Video Video
24-591 119. Board Re-AppointmentsSilvia Torezani to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Video Video
24-597 120. Board AppointmentsMaria Zampini to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1.   Not available Video Video
24-595 121. Board AppointmentsGilberto Lopez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Video Video
24-543 122. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to Tax Star Escrow, in the amount of $3,919.93 for an overpayment made on January 24, 2024 of 2023 taxes, Geo. # H413-999-0040-1900. 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
24-551 223. Notice for NotationFor notation only, the P-Card Transactions for the period of February 21, 2024 - March 20, 2024 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.   Not available Video Video
24-523 124. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Joe Molinar in the amount of $2,500.00 from the El Paso Fire Fighters Association, Local 51.   Not available Video Video
24-553 125. Request for ProposalsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: That the City Manager is authorized to execute the Design-Build documents considered to be the agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and Jordan Foster Construction, LLC (“Design-Builder”), for the project known as the El Paso Public Safety Training Academy and Fire Department Headquarters and Vehicle Maintenance and Logistics Center 2022-0759R in an initial amount of two hundred seventy six thousand five hundred seventy four and 73/100 dollars ($276,574.73) for work prior to the execution of the Design-Build Amendment; and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services in the amount of $50,000.00 if the services are necessary for the proper execution of the project. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Pre-Construction Services Total Estimated Award: $276,574.73 Account(s): 190-4820-29090-580270 PCP20PDTRAINING/PCP20FDTRAINING Funding Source   Not available Video Video
24-602 226. ResolutionsDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that declares the fourth Saturday of April as “Celebrate Trails Day” and urges all residents to participate in this observance by exploring and supporting our local trails.   Not available Video Video
24-592 127. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amendment to the Sound Amplification Permit to include the Downtown District.   Not available Video Video
24-592 127. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amendment to the Sound Amplification Permit to include the Downtown District.   Not available Video Video
24-603 128. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that declares that the expenditure of District 7 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00, to purchase two (2) radar-based traffic data collectors to be utilized by El Paso Police Department, this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of increasing public safety operation efficiency.   Not available Video Video
24-605 129. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, to supplement the cost of Playground Equipment, Option #1, for the sole installation and use at Arlington Park located at 10360 Pasadena Circle located on District 4, serves the municipal purpose of fostering community pride, improving the visual impression of the community, creating innovative recreational programs, and aligning and implementing key investment strategies sustaining and enhancing park system operations and outdoor offerings.   Not available Video Video
24-572 130. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and the City Attorney to eliminate City Council regularly scheduled Executive Sessions and make all items part of the public City Council meeting, so that El Pasoans receive the same access to information that special interest groups are receiving from members attending Executive Session.   Not available Video Video
24-573 131. Operational Focus UpdatesManagement update on Enhanced Library Card.   Not available Video Video
24-573 131. Operational Focus UpdatesManagement update on Enhanced Library Card.   Not available Video Video
24-467 232. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion by the El Paso Central Appraisal District’s Executive Director and Chief Appraiser Dinah Kilgore on the City of El Paso’s 2024 Pre-Preliminary Values and Protest Period.   Not available Not available
24-467 232. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion by the El Paso Central Appraisal District’s Executive Director and Chief Appraiser Dinah Kilgore on the City of El Paso’s 2024 Pre-Preliminary Values and Protest Period.   Not available Video Video
24-556 133. Other BusinessA Public Hearing to discuss and review a proposed ordinance amending Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees.   Not available Video Video
24-561 134. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending the following provisions of the El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.22 (Water and Wastewater Impact Fees): Section 15.22.060 (Land Use Assumptions and Service Area) and Section 15.22.070 (Capital Improvement Plan) to update dates; Section 15.22.100 (Maximum Fee and Actual Fee to be Assessed) to update water and wastewater impact fee per service unit; and Appendix B (Impact Fee Assessment Schedules) to update the water and wastewater schedule.   Not available Video Video
24-542 135. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST23-00012, to allow for infill development with reductions to minimum lot area and minimum average lot width on the property described as Lot 42, Block 20, Sun Valley Addition Section Three, 5204 Sun Valley Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for 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: 5204 Sun Valley Dr. Applicant: Goal Development Group, PZST23-00012   Not available Video Video
24-566 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 16143 relating to Fines, Fees and Penalties in effect in the El Paso City Code to add authorization for a fee for Library Cards and Enhanced Library Cards.   Not available Video Video
24-594 237. OrdinancesAn Ordinance approving the adoption of an ad valorem property tax exemption for qualified commercial child-care facilities and amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the El Paso Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04 (Property Taxes) by adding section 3.04.042 (Exemption- Child-care facilities) for entities that qualify under the current code. This Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2024 upon adoption by the City Council of the City of El Paso.   Not available Video Video
24-540 138. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Task Order #1 for solicitation 2022-0678, Fire Station 15 (FS 15) Renovation to Keystone Contractors & Engineers for a total estimated award of $1,451,588.63.   Not available Video Video
24-555 139. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2023-0278R Prisoner Transport Security to Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $5,644,812.33. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $4,009,896.22. The total value of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option, for a total of five (5) years, for an estimated amount of $9,654,708.55. This contract will provide prisoner booking, transportation, and watch services for the El Paso Police Department. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $312,123.31 annually, which represents a 19.89%, increase due to the current market conditions. Department: Police Award to: Universal Protection Service, LP dba Allied Universal Security Services City & State: Pasadena, CA Item(s): All Initial    Not available Video Video
24-489 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.120 (Special Privilege Licenses and Permits) to add new uses for the Sidewalk Cafe and Parking Parklet Programs and adopt the Right-Of-Way Cafe Design Guidelines. The penalty is as provided in Section 15.08.125.   Not available Video Video
24-499 141. OrdinancesAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, approving amendment number twenty-three to the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas, amending the plan to update the projected tax increment reinvestment zone revenue and establishing project cost categories.   Not available Video Video
24-500 142. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016528 to modify requirements for membership on the Board of Directors of the Tax Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas.   Not available Video Video
24-471 143. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Amending Title 9 (Health and Safety) Chapter 9.85 (Emergency and Transfer Ambulance Services), Section 9.85.060 (Franchise - Application - Contents) to add a process for Denial of Franchise application; Section 9.85.070 (Franchise - Application; Review; Hearing) To add factors considered for Public convenience and necessity; Section 9.85.130 (Violation - Penalty) to move to Section 9.85.140 and be replaced with (Suspension; Revocation: Appeal) Giving Due Process after suspension or revocation, of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-393 144. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as a portion of Lots 20 and 21, Block 92, Bassett Addition, 2607 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to S-D (Special Development), pursuant to section 20.04.360, and approving a detailed site development plan pursuant to section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for a business office as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) Zone District. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning and detailed site development plan 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: 2607 Montana Ave. Applicant: Carlos Estrello Jr., PZRZ23-00040   Not available Video Video
24-397 145. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a parcel of land being a portion of Tract 1, now known as Track 1B1 and Portion of Track 1B, now known as Tract 1B, Block 8, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-1 (Commercial), 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: 319 and 323 N. Zaragoza Rd. Applicant: Albert Nabhan, PZRZ23-00014   Not available Video Video
24-482 146. OrdinancesAn Ordinance restating a Special Privilege License granted to the County of El Paso by Ordinance 019432 that authorized the construction, installation, future maintenance, use and repair of 540 linear feet of all necessary, desirable, subsurface wires, cables, underground conduit, manholes or other related infrastructure. Additionally, this ordinance will allow for the expansion of the infrastructure to include an additional 635 linear feet of 3” conduit for fiber optic cable and the addition of one more manhole for a term of five (5) years with two (2) renewable five (5) year terms. Location: generally, along a portion of Ochoa Street, First Avenue and South Florence Street Applicant: County of El Paso, PSPN23-00008   Not available Video Video
24-507 147. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.92 (Ethics), to amend Section 2.92.020 Definition of Candidate and 2.92.080(E) to include a requirement for candidates to provide notice of contributions of $500 or more for notation on the City Council Agenda in the same manner as Members of City Council.   Not available Video Video
24-558 148. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Peer-To-Peer Car Sharing Company Operating Agreement between the City of El Paso and Turo, Inc., to which Owners provide Vehicles to Airport Customers through the Operator’s proprietary website, mobile application, and/or other platform, located at the El Paso International Airport, 6701 Convair Rd. El Paso, Texas 79925, for a one-year term with automatic renewal for four (4) additional terms of one (1) year each.   Not available Video Video
24-534 149. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $8,800,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Fire Station 12 Reconstruction Project; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary for the proper submission of said application; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary to accept a grant resulting from said application, after consultation with the City Attorney’s Office; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents related to a grant resulting from the application, including, but not limited to, revisions to the project scope, and revisions that increase, decrease or de-obligate program funds; and to explore funding sources and partnerships that leverage the strength of said application and any grant resulting from said application.   Not available Video Video
24-535 350. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of applications to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program, in the amounts so specified, for the following Projects: Ysleta Port of Entry Developmental Study Project. Requesting funding in the amount of $4,000,000.00, with no matching funds from the City; Innovation Factory-Phase II Project: Requesting funding in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with no matching funds from the City; Aerospace and Defense Technology Training Center Design Project: Requesting funding in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no matching funds from the City; Advanced Manufacturing District Project: Requesting funding in the amount of $5,000,000.00, with no matching funds from the City; Union Plaza Renovation Project: Requesting funding in the amount of $1,000,000.00, with no matching funds from the City; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary for the proper submission of said applications; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, t   Not available Video Video
24-539 251. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $1,744,000.00, with a 20% match of $436,000.00 from the City, for the Sun Metro Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Network Project; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to make any budget transfer necessary in regards to the City’s matching project funds in the amount of $436,000.00 from Sun Metro’s Fund Balance in order to effectuate the Sun Metro Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Network Project; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary for the proper submission of said application; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents necessary to accept a grant resulting from said application, after consultation with the City Attorney’s Office; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign any documents related to a grant resulting from the application, including, but not limited to, revisions to the pro   Not available Video Video
24-552 252. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfers, attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A, for El Paso Zoo and Botanical Garden as necessary to execute the approved Capital Improvement Plan in FY 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-557 153. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the Frontera Road Traffic Study and recommended treatments.   Not available Video Video
24-609 1EX1. Executive SessionDiscussion on potential economic development opportunities in Northeast El Paso, Texas. HQ#23-1857 (551.072) (551.087)   Not available Video Video
24-556 133. Other BusinessA Public Hearing to discuss and review a proposed ordinance amending Land Use Assumptions, Capital Improvements Plan, and Impact Fees.   Not available Video Video