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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/19/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 11-19-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 11-19-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
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24-1573 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 12, 2024 and the Special City Council Meeting of November 13, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-69 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
24-1557 13. ResolutionsA Resolution nominating Tenet Hospitals Limited - Providence Memorial Campus as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project. If designated, Tenet Hospitals Limited - Providence Memorial Campus will invest $13.3M to upgrade the facility and update medical equipment, at the Hospitals of Providence Memorial Campus located at 2001 North Oregon Street, El Paso, Texas 79902; and retain 696 full-time positions and create an additional 15 full-time positions at that location over the term of the project’s designation.   Not available Not available
24-1569 14. 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 in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park Unit One, City of El Paso El Paso County Texas.   Not available Not available
24-1570 15. ResolutionsThe closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the One Size Fits All (OSFA) Anniversary Party from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2024, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street(s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa St. between E. San Antonio St. and Overland Ave. upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. EVENT NAME: OSFA Anniversary Party PERMIT CASE NUMBER: CSEV24-00150 EVENT DATE/HOURS: Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. TRAF   Not available Not available
24-1565 16. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the final 2024 tax roll for all entities, including the ratified tax rate for Anthony Independent School District, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.   Not available Not available
24-1545 27. ResolutionsResolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and Town of Horizon City, Texas ("Horizon"), for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, for the City's Department of Animal Services to provide various animal services to the Town of Horizon City.   Not available Not available
24-1546 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of Anthony, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025 for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to City of Anthony.   Not available Not available
24-1572 19. ResolutionsThat the Citizen Participation Plan for the City of El Paso be revised, as reflected in Attachment A of the Resolution, to: (a) provide revisions recommended by the staff of the Department of Community and Human Development; and update current practices and procedures; (b) revise Criteria for Substantial Amendments; (c) revise Community Needs Assessment Process; (d) remove the Community Needs Advisory Committee for Citizen Participation and all mentions thereof; and (e) revise Assessment of Performance.   Not available Not available
24-1567 110. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to Gerardo M. Vasquez in the amount of $2,702.54 for an overpayment made on October 8, 2024 of 2024 taxes, Geo. # V893-999-0140-5300. 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 Not available
24-1549 111. Notice for NotationAccept the recommended revisions to the agenda summary form used for council and agenda review items as directed by City Council on October 22, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-1596 112. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of September 21, 2024 - October 20, 2024 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.   Not available Not available
24-1603 113. 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 Dr. Richard Teschner.   Not available Not available
24-1604 114. 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 $1,000.00 from the El Paso Fire Fighters Association, Local 51.   Not available Not available
24-1608 115. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of contributions by Representative Josh Acevedo in the amounts of $100 from Claudia Guzman, $1,000 from Deborah Kastrin, $200 from Garrett Yancey, $250 from Jesus Duarte, $100 from Javier Paz, $140 from Jorge Lopez, $500 from Daniel Anchondo, $500 from Sara E. Priddy, $500 from Carlos Aguilar, $2,500 from Woody L. & Gayle G. Hunt, $100 from David & Cynthia Flores, $450 from Jose Padilla, $500 from Mary Gonzalez, and $100 from Maria Elena Montes.   Not available Not available
24-1597 116. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Monica Reyes, Candidate for District 1 in the amounts of $500.00 from Joseph C. Pickett Campaign and $1,000.00 from Richard Zamora.   Not available Not available
24-1599 117. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Tamara Davis, candidate for District 5, in the amounts of $250.00 from Davida Manor, $100.00 from Victoria Thompson, $100.00 from Vanessa Cyler, $50.00 from Josh Swizzle, $25.00 from Wade, and $100.00 from Alex Coman.   Not available Not available
24-1606 118. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Renard Johnson, candidate for Mayor, in the amounts of $500.00 from Erin Villaronga, $500.00 from Ogechika Alozie, $500.00 from Sylvia Miner, $500.00 from Alejandra Nuno, $500.00 from Jennifer Rae Arreola, $500.00 from Barbara Armendariz, $2,500.00 from Kevin Johnson, $2,500.00 from Woody & Gayle Hunt, $500.00 from Betty Wakefield, $5,000.00 Emma Wollschlager, $10,000.00 from Larry Wollschlager, $1,000.00 from Thomas Carter, $500.00 from Suzanne and Bruce Hubbard, $5,000.00 from Woody & Gayle Hunt, $5,500.00 from Aaron Chiu, $2,500.00 from Ryan McCrory, $500.00 from Jeanette Allen, $1,500.00 from Plumbers and Steamfitters UA 412, $1,000.00 from Kenia Arriola, $2,500.00 from Johnny Escalante, $500.00 from Patricia Gomez, $15,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $500.00 from Angelica Rodriguez, $500.00 from Brooks Vandivort, $1,000.00 from Ryan Rodriguez, $500.00 from Francisco Reyes, $500.00 from Mark Soyster, $7,500.00 from Ed and Margarita Escudero, $500.00 from Drew Hawley, $1,000.00 from Steve   Not available Not available
24-1607 119. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Alejandra Chavez, candidate for District 1, in the amounts of $1,000 from The El Paso Association of Fire Fighters Local 51, Inc. PAC, $650 from Bridget J Smith, and $2,500 from Woody & Gayle Hunt.   Not available Not available
24-1485 120. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action regarding the September 12, 2024, and October 11, 2024, El Paso Firemen and Policemen Fund Second-Tier Plan Cost-of-Living Adjustment correspondence submitted to the City Manager. [POSTPONED FROM 10-22-2024 AND 11-12-2024]   Not available Not available
24-1558 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 3, Section 10, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2/c (Apartment/condition) and C-2 (Commercial) to C-4 (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: Stan Roberts Sr. and US-54 Patriot Freeway Applicant: Ranchos Real IV, LTD, PZRZ24-00014   Not available Not available
24-1560 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance releasing a condition placed on property by Ordinance No. 016754 which changed the zoning of a portion of Tract 3, Section 10, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, 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: Stan Roberts Sr. and US-54 Patriot Freeway Applicant: Ranchos Real IV, LTD, PZCR24-00004   Not available Not available
24-1562 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 11, Block 5, North Loop Gardens No. 1, 7705 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to C-4 (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: 7705 North Loop Drive Applicant: Ruben and Martha Perez, PZRZ23-00042   Not available Not available
24-1563 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Lots 17C169, 17C170, 17C171, 17C172, 17C173 and remainder of Lot 17-C-174, out of Section 8, Block 79, T-3, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Survey (T. & P. RR. CO.), 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: Vista del Sol Dr. and Joe Battle Blvd. Applicant: Lubbock Christian University, PZRZ24-00022   Not available Not available
24-1564 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 1, Picnic Grove Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-2/sc (Heavy Manufacturing/special contract) to C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) 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: Inglewood Dr. and Alameda Ave. Applicant: Viva Property Land LLC, PZRZ24-00027   Not available Not available
24-1551 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.5 Set one standard for infrastructure across the city. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2022-0618 Vehicle Offsite Fueling (Re-Bid) to Alon Brands, Inc. This change order will increase referenced contract by $648,750.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $3,243,750.00. This change order will add capacity to the current contract to increased fuel cost through the duration of the contract and while a replacement contract is awarded. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Alon Brands, Inc. City & State: Dallas, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $2,595,000.00 Change Order Award: $648,750.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $3,243,750.00 Account(s): 532-3600-37020-531240-P3701 Funding Source(s): Internal Service District(s): All This was a Low Bid Award - Requirements Contract.   Not available Not available
24-1498 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to sell to the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, approximately 0.0208 acres of land located in the Nellie D. Mundy Survey Number 241, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
24-1501 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to sell to the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, approximately 0.5069 acres of land located in the Nellie D. Mundy Survey Number 241, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
24-1506 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.64 (City Employees’ Pension Fund), to amend the following: Section 2.64.030 (Board of Trustees-Membership) to create Subsection (D) regarding advocating for candidates in trustee elections; Section 2.64.190A (Contributions) to delete obsolete language; Subsection 2.64.200(B) to add language clarifying and defining “Preceding Retirement” under Section 2.64.200(B)(2) and create Subsection 2.64.200(B)(5) to define “Pensionable Gross Contributions”; Section 2.64.205(A)(3)(B) (Proportionate Retirement Benefits), to clarify years that apply for pension credit; Section 2.64.210, Subsection 2.64.210A, Subsection 2.64.210B, Subsection 2.64.210C(1), and Subsection 2.64.210E (Disability Pensions), Subsection 2.64.210C(3) and Subsection 2.64.210C(5) to define and clarify pension for employees who become disabled; and Section 2.64.230 (Death Benefits of Widows and Children) to add new Section (M) regarding proof of incapacitation.   Not available Not available
24-1535 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.180 (No Stopping or Standing Tow-Away Zone), Subsection A, TO ADD ITEM 119: N El Paso Street from Franklin Avenue to W Main Drive, west side.   Not available Not available
24-1571 231. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and POPULAR BUILDING EL PASO LLC (“Applicant”) in support of a downtown multi-family housing redevelopment project located at 301 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $35,000,000. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $2,720,000 in the form of a Real Property Tax Rebate via TIRZ 5 Funds, a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and a Building Construction Fee Rebate; in addition to a 10-Year Development Note of $4,000,000 via Impact Funds.   Not available Not available
24-1568 132. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer, attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A, for the Capital Improvement Department in support of allocating investment interest proceeds to set up budget for Art Museum expenditures associated for the HVAC system and the closure of project PCP20PRK01I - McKelligon Canyon Party Hall.   Not available Not available