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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/14/2021 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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21-1429 11. MinutesApproval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 7, 2021, the Work Session of December 6, 2021 and the Agenda Review Meeting of December 6, 2021.   Not available Video Video
21-1421 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and 309 MILLS LLC (“Applicant”) in support of an infill renovation project located at 309 Mills Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $1,200,000.00. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $58,636.00 in the form of a Property Tax Rebate, a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and a Building Construction Fee Rebate.   Not available Video Video
21-1426 14. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City of El Paso to apply to U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Economic Adjustment Assistance program for the purpose of securing a grant to conduct a feasibility study that will assess and consider the modernization of the Stanton Street Bridge and Stanton Street Corridor; the Mayor be authorized to assign a letter of support (Exhibit “A” of the Resolution) for the submission of the application; and the City Manager be authorized to take all necessary actions to pursue this grant opportunity.   Not available Video Video
21-1403 15. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A)   Not available Video Video
21-1420 16. ResolutionsResolution to approve the submission of a letter of support from the Office of the Mayor for El Paso to host the 2023 Texas Police Athletic Federation Games.   Not available Video Video
21-1446 17. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso for Law Enforcement Information Sharing for the On-Call Records (WebRMS) Management System. The City will fund the Interlocal Governmental Agreement Law Enforcement Information Sharing for the On-Call Records (WebRMS) Management System at 50% and the County of El Paso will fund in the amount of 50%. This agreement further serves to create and provide the framework for the operation of WebRMS, which serves as a regional law enforcement information sharing resource between the Sheriff's Office, the El Paso Police Department and other area law enforcement agencies that may choose to participate.   Not available Video Video
21-1407 18. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign multiple Memorandum of Agreements between the City of El Paso and the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, (USIBWC) an independent agency of the United States federal government for the installation and operation of a floodgate systems for the Upper Rio Grande Flood Control Project west and east levees at Country Club Bridge crossing the Rio Grande at Country Club Road and the west and east levees at the Borderland Bridge crossing the Rio Grande at the Borderland Road. Further, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to exercise all rights and perform all obligations under the agreement. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign any amendments to the agreements.   Not available Video Video
21-1418 19. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (the “CRRMA”) to provide for project expenses incurred by the CRRMA for the Zaragoza POE, Pan American Drive & Winn Road Build/Improvements Project in the amount of $93,676.36.   Not available Video Video
21-1409 210. ResolutionsThat the City Council approves the appointment of Hector I. Ocaranza, M.D., as the local health authority for a two-year term, pursuant to Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and delegates the authority to the Director of the Public Health Department to sign the Certificate of Authority for a Health Authority and to the City Manager or designee to execute all related agreements and forms required by the Department of State Health Services of the State of Texas. The health authority shall be compensated $4,166.67 per month during the term, except that in the event the World Health Organization declares a pandemic, and the El Paso City/County Emergency Management Plan, Pandemic Incident Annex (“EP-PIA”) and Basic Plan (“Plan”) are activated, compensation shall be set at a rate of $10,000.00 every two weeks until such time as the EP-PIA and Plan are deactivated.   Not available Video Video
21-1425 111. ResolutionsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.6 - Provide long-term, cost effective, sustainable regional solid waste solution. That the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director is authorized to notify Green Planet, Inc., that the City is terminating Contract 2021-1231 Household Hazardous Waste Disposal for convenience, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions, and that the termination shall be effective as of December 14, 2021.   Not available Video Video
21-1428 112. Board AppointmentsFernando Delgado to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Claudia Rodriguez, District 6.   Not available Video Video
21-1445 113. Board AppointmentsJuan Uribe to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Video Video
21-1413 114. Board AppointmentsJoel Robert Calderon Jr. to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Not available Video Video
21-1443 115. Notice for NotationAccept the donation of $2,500 from Marathon Petroleum to go towards the purchase of hams to help veteran, senior citizen and low-income families in the District this holiday season.   Not available Video Video
21-1448 116. Notice for NotationAccept the donations of toys and 3 bikes from El Paso Disposal and toys and a $250 gift card from the El Paso Veterans & Riders Association all to be raffled at a holiday and community engagement event in District 3.   Not available Video Video
21-1449 117. Notice for NotationAccept the donation of $500 from El Paso Electric to go towards the purchase of hams to help veteran, senior citizen and low-income families in the District this holiday season.   Not available Video Video
21-1430 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution formally commending and congratulating the Eastwood, Riverside and Canutillo High School football teams for being the only three El Paso area high school football teams to advance to the ‘Sweet 16’ of the Texas High School state playoffs.   Not available Video Video
21-1430 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution formally commending and congratulating the Eastwood, Riverside and Canutillo High School football teams for being the only three El Paso area high school football teams to advance to the ‘Sweet 16’ of the Texas High School state playoffs.   Not available Video Video
21-1431 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,301.84 to purchase a laptop to be used by City Representative District 6 staff serves a municipal purpose of providing better and more mobile communication with the District 6 Office and District 6 constituents; promoting transparent ad consistent communication amongst all members of the community.   Not available Video Video
21-1431 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,301.84 to purchase a laptop to be used by City Representative District 6 staff serves a municipal purpose of providing better and more mobile communication with the District 6 Office and District 6 constituents; promoting transparent ad consistent communication amongst all members of the community.   Not available Video Video
21-1447 120. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and staff to develop a plan with El Paso County and affected property owners and return to the City Council with recommendations in order to facilitate the development and extension of Montwood Dr. between Shreya St. and Rich Beem Blvd. as depicted on the City’s Major Thoroughfare Plan (MTP).   Not available Video Video
21-1411 121. Operational Focus UpdatesManagement Update: City of El Paso Waterparks.   Not available Video Video
21-1411 121. Operational Focus UpdatesManagement Update: City of El Paso Waterparks.   Not available Video Video
21-1423 122. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and Update on Accomplishments and Community Impacts of Capital Projects.   Not available Video Video
21-1423 122. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and Update on Accomplishments and Community Impacts of Capital Projects.   Not available Video Video
21-1444 123. Operational Focus UpdatesBudget Update.   Not available Video Video
21-1424 124. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on a Street Infrastructure Comprehensive Update.   Not available Video Video
21-1427 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance approving amendment number twenty-one to the project plan and reinvestment zone financing plan for tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) number five, City of El Paso, Texas, to provide funding to the 309 MILLS, LLC improvement project of the property located at 309 Mills Avenue, 79901; subject to the execution of a separate agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the project developer(s); adopting said amendments as required by section 311.011(E) Texas Tax Code.   Not available Video Video
21-1414 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: a portion of Tracts 4B, 4B1, 5A, 5A1, and 6, Laura E. Mundy Survey 237; Tracts 9B and 9B1, Laura E. Mundy Survey No. 238; and portion of Enchanted Hills Unit Five, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-MU (Residential Mixed Use) to R-5 (Residential) and, Parcel 2: a portion of Tracts 9B, 9B1, and 9B2, Laura E. Mundy Survey No. 238; and portion of Lots 2 thru 5, 9 thru 12, and 21 thru 24, Block 23, Enchanted Hills 5, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential), R-5/sp (Residential/special permit), and R-MU (Residential Mixed Use) to C-2 (Commercial); and, Parcel 3: a portion of Tract 9B2, Laura E. Mundy Survey No. 238, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (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 Pro   Not available Video Video
21-1410 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (Definitions and Administration), Section 7.04.010 (Definitions); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.08 (Animals Generally), Section 7.08.050 (Standards for Animal Care); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), Section 7.12.020 (Registration, Vaccination, and Microchips Required); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.030 (Groomer License Application); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.070 (Denial); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.080 (Groomer License Suspension or Revocation); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.090 (Shop Registration Required); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.100 (Shop Registration Application); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.140 (Denial); Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.28 (Animal Shelter Advisory Committee), Section 7.28.050 (Quorum and Procedures); The Penalty as Provided in Section 7.04.080 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
21-1105 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: Tract 1, Section 4, Block 80, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing); and Parcel 2: Tract 3, Section 3, Block 80, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing), 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: 7000 Stan Roberts Applicant: City of El Paso, PZRZ21-00020 [POSTPONED FROM 10-26-2021 AND 11-23-2021]   Not available Video Video
21-1334 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning for the property described as Parcel 1: a portion of Tracts 5 and 6, N/K/A Tracts 5A5 and 6, Section 15, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, 12100 Dyer Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch-Farm) to R-5 (Residential) and Parcel 2: a portion of Section 15, N/K/A Tract 7A, Section 15, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, 12100 Dyer Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) 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: 12100 Dyer St. Applicant: Joseph J. and George J. Ayoub, PZRZ21-00016   Not available Video Video
21-1382 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services) of the El Paso City Code to add a new Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition of City property) to authorize the establishment of policies and fees for the use, purchase, and disposition of City property.   Not available Video Video
21-1406 131. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution amending Schedule C, attached to the FY 2022 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2021, shall be amended, effective upon signature of this Resolution by the Mayor, as set forth in Attachment “A” attached to this Resolution, to establish the amounts of fees related to real estate transactions under Chapter 15.24 of the El Paso City Code. Except as herein amended, the FY2022 Budget Resolution and Schedule C remain in full force and effect. The changes provided for in this Resolution take effect starting on January 1, 2022.   Not available Video Video
21-1422 132. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager is authorized to sign the amendment associated with the award of Solicitation No. 2021-0375R Eastside Regional Police Command Center to SUNDT CONSTRUCTION, INC. for an amount of $33,452,506.00 for construction services.   Not available Video Video
21-1408 133. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a three year Agreement for Professional Services to perform Traffic Signal Synchronization services City-wide. Services on a task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following consultants: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc. Kimley Horn, Inc. Each Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed One Million One Hundred Fifty Thousand No/00 Dollars ($1,150,000), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessar   Not available Video Video
21-1440 1EX1. Executive SessionQuarterly Litigation Report. Matter No. 19-1021-1210 (551.071)   Not available Video Video
21-1435 1EX2. Executive SessionNational Opioid Lawsuit. Matter No. 19-1043-554 (551.071)   Not available Video Video
21-1436 2EX3. Executive SessionApplication of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates, Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 52195. Matter No. 21-1008-174 (551.071)   Not available Video Video
21-1437 1EX4. Executive SessionApplication of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of Advanced Metering System (AMS); Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 52040. Matter No. 21-1008-168 (551.071)   Not available Video Video
21-1439 1EX5. Executive SessionEconomic Incentives for an Infill Development located in the City of El Paso. Matter No. 21-1007-2832 (551.072) (551.087)   Not available Video Video