City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez, District 3

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

October 30, 2018

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

AND

AGENDA REVIEW MEETING

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

October 29, 2018

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY PASTOR LUIS DIAZ AND CO-PASTOR ADRIANA MARTINEZ,

 EL PASO PALABRA VIVA

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students from Del Norte Heights Elementary, at the invitation of District 3 Representative Cassandra Hernandez.

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Polish Heritage Month

2.

Veterans Non Profit Month

3.

Halloween Carnivals Happiness Week

4.

El Paso Lawyers for Patriots Week

5.

State of Texas Arbor Day

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by  City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote   has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

1.1.

Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of October 16, 2018, Agenda Review of October 15, 2018, Special Meeting of October 23, 2018, Special Meeting of July 9, 2018, Special Meeting of July 10, 2018, and the Corrected Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of July 24, 2018.

All Districts

City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

3.1.

A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign an Air Cargo Building Lease Agreement between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and Swissport SAUSA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (“Lessee”) for office and warehouse space, loading dock and vehicle parking space, and the ground service equipment parking apron at the Air Cargo Center located at 6415 Convair Road, El Paso, Texas.  The annual rental fees are $120,156.78 and the lease effective date will be November 1, 2018; lease terms and conditions remain the same as previous agreement.

District 3

Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

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4.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

4.1.

That the City Manager or Designee be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice under the  2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), in the amount of $220,208.00. The funds  received under the JAG program will be allocated 50% to the County of El Paso, Texas, $110,104.00 and 50% to  the City of El Paso, Texas, $110,104.00.

All Districts

Police, Assistant Chief Zina Silva, (915) 212-4306

Police, Adriana Romero, (915) 212-4296

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4.2.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of El Paso, Texas (“City of El Paso”) and the City of Sunland Park, New Mexico (“City of Sunland Park”) to provide for the City of El Paso and City of Sunland Park to provide mutual aid in emergency situations and conditions resulting from fire events and other catastrophic events to include but not be limited to flood, earthquake, tornado and windstorm requiring immediate fire and medical response, incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (including biological and chemical weapons), hazardous materials, medical emergencies, and special rescue, that overwhelm the resources of the City of El Paso or City of Sunland Park, New Mexico, subject to the discretion of the Fire Chief and in consultation with the City Manager, with an initial term of December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2023, and the possibility of three one-year renewals.

All Districts

Fire, Chief Mario M. D'Agostino,  (915) 212-5600

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5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See attachment C)

All Districts

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6060

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6.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

6.1.

A Resolution to approve City Manager to sign an agreement with the El Paso Archaeological Society (EPAS) to provide funding and programmatic support to the El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

All Districts

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Tracey Jerome (915) 212-1783

Museums and Cultural Affairs, Ben Fyffe (915) 212-1766

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7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

7.1.

That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Horizon City, Texas, ("Town of Horizon City") for the period of September 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019, for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the Town of Horizon City, for which the Town of Horizon City shall pay the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED NINETY ONE DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($156,691.00)

All Districts

Public Health, Robert Resendes, (915) 212-6500

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

8.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

8.1.

Elvira Galván Galindo to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

9.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

9.1.

Ivan Lopez to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212.0007

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10.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

10.1.

Victor P. Vidal to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

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10.2.

Prince Chijioke to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Sam Morgan, District 4

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

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10.3.

Eduardo Valencia to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5

Representative Michiel Noe, (915) 212-0005

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10.4.

Teresa H. Munoz  to the Building and Standards Commission as an Alternate member by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

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11.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

11.1.

Christine Gallegos to the Fair Housing Task Force as an Alternate member by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

12.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

12.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Peter Svarzbein in the amount of  $250.00 from Ike J Monty III; $150.00 from George Salom, Jr; $250.00 from  Rogelio Lopez; $250.00 from Victor Apodaca III ; $250.00 from Sunny E Hull; $1,000.00 from  Chris Harrell; $30.00 from Luz O. Mletzko; $250.00 from Jim Darnell; $ 2,500.00 from J. Kirk Robison; $150.00 from Kara Efoila; $50.00 from Warren Pulner; $75.00 from Luis Talavera; $500.00 from James Scherr; $200.00 from Caroline North; $75.00 from  Marcia L. Heller; $50.00 from  Louis Rosenbaum; $50.00 from Karen L. Wright; $100.00 from  Ricardo Soto; $100.00 from Demetrio M. Jimenez;  $100.00 from  Robert Lavern Sumrall; $100.00 from Ernest & Cheryl Eisenberg; $2,500.00 from El Paso Municipal Police Association; $250.00 from   V.A. Fave;  $48.25 from  Ron Zeligzon; $1,000.18 from Micheal Neustein; $193.80 from Bita Mobbs; $500.00 from  Alan Russell; $2,427.20 from Richard Aguilar; $96.80 from Lisa Wocjik; $174.48 from Ben Siscovick; $19.12 from Diego Davila;  $23.97 from  Adam Bell; $970.70 from David Rhodes;  $34.66 from  Robert French; $213.32 from  Benjamin Siscovick; $114.45 from Simon Brief;   $48.25 from  Joseph Ruiloba; $485.20 from Robert Burton;  $48.25 from Kerry Doyle.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

12.2.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code: Receipt of  campaign contributions by Representative Ordaz Perez from: Richard Castro: $2,500; Maria Teran: $2,000; Oscar Venegas: $1,000; Raymond and Kathy Palacios: $1,000; Edward and Margarita Escudero: $500; Sergio and Maritza Garcia: $1,000; David and Loreen Granado: $1,000; Eduardo Rodriguez: $500; Rafael and Mary Adame: $500; Frank Spencer: $500; Carmen Perez: $250; Priscilla Terrazas $500; Dorcas Mora: $250; Ruben Chavez: $500; Jorge Ojeda:$250 Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP: $500; Jose Xavier Banales: $250; Aliana Apodaca: $500; Dan Olivas: $500; Jose and Elizabeth Marrero: $500; Paul Foster: $2,500; Kirk Robison: $1,000; Scott Schwartz: $1,000; Rogelio Lopez: $500; Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP Texas Committee: $500; Texas Association of Realtors PAC: $500; Joe Rosales: $250; Jorge Mora: $250; Jose Cardenas: $250; Andy Dominguez: $500; and James Garcia: $500.

Representative Claudia Ordaz Perez, (915) 212-0006

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing. Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 9:00 a.m. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

13.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development:

13.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a land exchange agreement, deed and any other documents necessary to convey to FSW Investments, LP, approximately 2,313 acres situated in multiple portions of the Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys in the Northeast section of the City of El Paso in exchange for land owned by FSW Investments, LP and located in the Northwest section of the City of El Paso.

Districts 1 and 4

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 13, 2018

14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

14.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 42, S.A & M.G Railway Company Survey No. 267, 235 Hillview Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment) and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 235 Hillview Ave. Property Owner: Norma Yague PZRZ18-00023

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Philip Etiwe, (915) 212-1550

Planning and Inspections, Anne Guayante, (915) 212-1814

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PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

14.2.

An Ordinance granting a Special Permit No. PZST18-00010, to allow for a ballroom on the property described as A portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Yarbrough Village, 550 Yarbrough Rd., an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.240 of the El Paso City Code. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject property: 550 Yarbrough Rd. Owner: River Oaks Properties LTD. PZST18-00010 (District 7) This case is related to rezoning (PZRZ18-00032) & special condition release (PZCR18-00004).

District 7

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

14.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of A portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Yarbrough Village, 550 Yarbrough Rd., an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) to C2 (Commercial). The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject property: 550 Yarbrough Rd. Owner: River Oaks Properties LTD. PZRZ18-00032 (District 7) This case is related to special permit (PZST18-00010) & special condition release (PZCR18-00004).

District 7

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

14.4.

An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 7422, Dated March 2, 1982 which changed the zoning of A portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Yarbrough Village, 550 Yarbrough Rd., an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 550 Yarbrough Rd. Owner: River Oaks Properties LTD. PZCR18-00004 (District 7) This case is related to special permit (PZST18-00010) & rezoning (PZRZ18-00032).

District 7

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553)

Planning and Inspections, Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

14.5.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 14, Dorbandt Subdivision, 171 Polo Inn Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-4 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 171 Polo Inn Road. Property Owner: Catholic Diocese of El Paso. PZRZ18-00036

District 3

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603

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PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

14.6.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00036, to allow for a 50 ft. Ground-mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a portion of Lot 3, Block 12, East Glen, 11109 Sam Snead Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 11109 Sam Snead Drive. Property Owner: Pik Y. Chiu. PZST17-00036

District 3

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603

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PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27, 2018

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

15.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

15.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2018-1586 Animal Food – Animal Care Centers to Legend & White Animal Health Corp. for an initial term estimated award of $534,207.69.  The contract is for food for the animals at the Animal Services shelter and for those animals within all of the Animal Services programs.  

CONTRACT VARIANCE:

This is a new formal low bid contract and establishes the baseline for food for animal services.

Department:                                   Animal Services

Award to:                                        Legend & White Animal Health Corp.    

Vendor Location:                            Lincolnshire, IL

Item(s):                                           All

Initial Term:                                    3 Years

Option to Extend:                           None

Annual Estimated Award:              $178,069.23

Initial Term Estimated Award:        $534,207.69 (3 Years)

Total Estimated Award:                  $534,207.69

Account No.:                                  225 – 25110 – 531100 - 2580

Funding Source:                             Animal Services

District(s):                                       All

This is a Low bid, unit price type contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Department of Animal Services recommend award as indicated to Legend & White Animal Health Corp. the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and that Bradley’s Hardware, Inc. be deemed non-responsive for changing the annual estimated quantities to the bid form.

All Districts

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Bruce D. Collins, (915) 212-1181

Animal Services, Paula Powell, (915) 212-8703

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16.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

16.1.

Presentation on Winterfest 2018-2019

All Districts

Airport, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

Destination El Paso, Bryan Crowe, (915) 534-0608

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16.2.

Streetcar Transition Update

Districts 1 and 8

Sun Metro, Jay Banasiak, (915) 212-3301

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16.3.

Budget Update

All Districts

Robert Cortinas, Chief Financial Officer, (915) 212-1067

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16.4.

Presentation and discussion on the Multipurpose Performing Art and Entertainment Center project and economic impact.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

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(Attachment)

16.5.

Preview of Upcoming Presentations

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

(Attachment)

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16.6.

Presentation of ongoing Eastside initiatives and associated integration and alignment with other initiatives around the City.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

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17.

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

17.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the El Paso City Council adopt the design concepts for the Citywide Wayfinding Program.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

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CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m.  Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting.  Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

A sign-up form is available on line at http:/www2.elpasotexas.gov/municipal-clerk/signup_form.asp for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the meeting.

INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARING

18.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

18.1.

An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2018,” in an amount not to exceed $30,000,000 to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including a delegation of authority.

All Districts

El Paso Water, Marcela Navarrete, (915) 594-5614

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

19.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

19.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00013, to allow for a parking reduction on the property described as Lots 1 to 15 & closed alley and adjacent street, Block 91, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 1800 Oregon; Lots 1 to 20 & Closed Alley, Block 90 Alexander Addition, 1801 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 16 to 20, Block 91, Alexander Addition, 101 Rim Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 11 to 20, Block 77, Alexander Addition, 1700 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 4 to 8 and the north 18 feet of Lot 3 and the south 2 feet of Lot 9, Block 77, Alexander Addition, 1707 Mesa Street & 120 Rim Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.14.070 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1800 Oregon Street, 1801 Oregon Street, 101 Rim Road, 1700 Oregon Street. Property Owner: HCA Health Systems of Texas, Independent Mortgage Company, El Paso Electric Company. PZST17-00013 [POSTPONED FROM 08-21-18]

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Alex P. Hoffman, (915) 212-1566

Planning and Inspections, Anne Guayante, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00013, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 1 to 15 & closed alley and adjacent street, Block 91, Alexander Addition, 1800 Oregon St., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.240 of the El Paso City Code. The Penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1800 Oregon Street. Property Owner: HCA Health Systems of Texas, Independent Mortgage Company, and El Paso Electric Company. PZST17-00013 [POSTPONED FROM 08-21-18]

District 1

Planning and Inspections, Alex P. Hoffman, (915) 212-1566

Planning and Inspections, Anne Guayante, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.3.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00013, to allow for off-street parking serving another property in accordance with Section 20.10.410 on the property described as Lots 1 to 10, Block 78, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 1711 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 11 to 20, Block 46, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 1500 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 9 to 12, Block 79, and Lots 9 to 12, Block 80, and the Adjoining Alley and a Portion of Vacated Los Angeles Street, Alexander Addition, SW corner of El Paso & Rim Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 9 to 12, Block 81, Alexander Addition, SE corner of Alexander and Rim Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Lots 1 to 8 and a Portion of the adjoining alley, Block 79, Alexander Addition, 1717 El Paso & 201 Schuster Ave., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.410 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1800 Oregon, 1801 Oregon, 101 Rim, 1700 Oregon, 1711 Oregon, 1500 Oregon, SW Corner of El Paso & Rim, SE Corner of Randolph & Rim, 1717 El Paso & 201 Schuster. Property Owner: HCA Health Systems of Texas, Independent Mortgage Company, and El Paso Electric Company. PZST17-00013 [POSTPONED FROM 08-21-18]

Districts 1 and 8

Planning and Inspections, Alex P. Hoffman, (915) 212-1566

Planning and Inspections, Anne Guayante, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of A portion of Tracts 17B & 17C, Section 8, Block 79, Township 3 of the Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Vista del Sol Drive & West of Joe Battle Blvd., City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial). The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Vista del Sol Drive & West of Joe Battle Blvd. Owner: Yolanda S. Nevarez & Hector Nevarez PZRZ18-00015

District 6

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.5.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 1C and 17, Section 34, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from S-D (Special Development) to R-5 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: South of Montana Avenue and West of Rich Beem Boulevard. Property Owner: City of El Paso. PZRZ18-00038

District 5

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Brenda Cantu, (915) 212-1642

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

20.1.

An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 (City Parks and Recreation Areas), Section 13.24 (Parks and Recreation Facility Use and Fee Authorization) of the El Paso City Code.  In particular, Chapter and Section 13.24.200 - adding a new subsection F, to establish a cost recovery rate for Sports Complexes.

All Districts

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak,  (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

20.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution changing Schedule C to reflect a $35 player fee for league play at Eastside Sports Complex.

All Districts

Parks and Recreation, Tracy Novak,  (915) 212-1708

(Attachment)

21.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

21.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII - Restriction on parking in residential districts), Subsection Zone K (No parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., school days only), to add Darway Drive; Cartway Lane; and Eastridge Drive.  The penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 and 12.44.280 (S) of the El Paso City Code.

District 7

Streets and Maintenance, Rudy Pino, (915) 212-7054

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) to create a new Chapter 12.90 (Parking Restrictions along Streetcar Route) to regulate parking along The El Paso Streetcar Route. The penalty is as provided in the new Chapter 12.90.

Districts 1 and 8

Streets and Maintenance, Rudy Pino, (915) 212-7054

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.3.

An Ordinance Amending Title 12 (Vehicles And Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.030 (Schedule III – Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets) to delete parking restrictions on Stanton Street between Blacker Avenue and Cliff Drive, West; Stanton Street between Nevada Avenue And Blacker Avenue, East Side and Stanton Street between Rio Grande Avenue and Arizona Avenue, West Side only.  The penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.

Districts 1 and 8

Streets and Maintenance, Rudy Pino, (915) 212-7054

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.4.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.060 (Schedule VI – Parking Time Limited on certain streets), Subsection A. To remove parking restrictions on Stanton Street, both sides, from Montana Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue.  The penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.

Districts 1 and 8

Streets and Maintenance, Rudy Pino, (915) 212-7054

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

21.5.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.180 (No Stopping or Standing-Tow Away Zone), Subsection A. and Subsection E. to delete parking restrictions on Kansas Street between Mills Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, West Side; Oregon Street Between Yandell Drive and Wyoming Avenue, both sides; Franklin Avenue from Kansas Street to a point 160 feet west thereof, south side; Franklin Avenue between Mesa Street and Stanton Street, South Side; East Side of Kansas Street between Overland Avenue and Paisano Drive; and on Stanton Street, both sides, from Eighth Avenue to Wyoming Avenue.  The penalty being Provided In Chapter 12.84 Of The El Paso City Code.

Districts 1 and 8

Streets and Maintenance, Rudy Pino, (915) 212-7054

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS / PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

22.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

22.1.

An Ordinance approving a Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of El Paso, Texas; making various findings related to such plan; identifying the tax increment to be contributed to the Zone’s Tax Increment Financing Fund; providing for severability; and providing an effective date.

District 4

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

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22.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in a form substantially similar to the attached document, between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the El Paso Water Utilities–Public Service Board (“EPWU-PSB”) by which EPWU-PSB will advance an amount not to exceed Five Million Dollars from the Annual Remittance due to the City for the City to use as economic incentive for eligible land development projects.

All Districts

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

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22.3.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in a form substantially similar to the attached document, between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the El Paso Water Utilities–Public Service Board (“EPWU-PSB”) by which EPWU-PSB will sell and transfer approximately 2,313 acres of land to the City for $18,600,000.00 payment of which will be accomplished through the City’s “Impact Fund” (created by Ordinance No. 017460, as amended by Ordinance No. 018772) to allow the City to pursue certain economic development projects.  Further, the City and EPWU-PSB agree to collaborate in the establishment of a customer affordability assistance program for the benefit of EPWU customers and residents of the City of El Paso who meet certain federal low-income guidelines.

District 4

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera,  (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Elizabeth Triggs (915) 212-1619

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22.4.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Economic Development Incentive Agreement in a form substantially similar to the attached documents by and between CITY OF EL PASO, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and GWR EL PASO PROPERTY OWNER LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (together with its successors and assigns) in support of the development, construction, and operation of a new Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel to be located at 7850 Paseo Del Norte Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79912, El Paso County.

District 1

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Eddie Garcia, (915) 212-1570

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22.5.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Ground Lease in a form substantially similar to the attached document by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and GWR EL PASO PROPERTY OWNER LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, (together with its successors and assigns) in support of the development, construction, and operation of a new Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel located at 7850 Paseo Del Norte Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79912, El Paso County.

District 1

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1624

Economic and International Development, Eddie Garcia, (915) 212-1570

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23.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

23.1.

Discussion and action on the resolution that the City reviewed and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2018 Bonds Utility by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 8 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.

All Districts

Robert Cortinas, Chief Financial Officer, (915) 212-1067

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24.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

24.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to join, on behalf of the City of El Paso, the El Paso Mobility Coalition and to make expenditures related to membership.  The City of El Paso finds that becoming a member of the El Paso Mobility Coalition helps enhance and sustain El Paso’s infrastructure Network in accordance to the City of El Paso’s strategic goals.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

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25.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

25.1.

Discussion and action to direct City staff to draft an area plan aimed at preserving the existing character of the Playa neighborhood approximately located North of the Border Highway and South of Knights Dr., the proposed plan area is more particularly shown in Attachment A; and discussion and action on a City initiated rezoning of the properties within the boundaries of the area marked in Attachment B to carry out the purpose of the area plan. [POSTPONED FROM 10-16-18]

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

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25.2.

Discussion and action on approving a resolution in support of the JPMorgan Chase AdvancingCities Challenge application from Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) and Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation, a collaboration with other nonprofits, businesses, and supporting organizations to submit a proposal to JPMorgan Chase for a three-year project.

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

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25.3.

Discussion and action to establish the “Ride Sun Metro to Vote” day to provide complimentary public transportation throughout the Sun Metro service area on November 6, 2018 and designate general election day as a ride free day moving forward.

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

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25.4.

Discussion and action directing the City Manager to initiate a vehicle and pedestrian traffic study for the portion of Eucalyptus St from Paisano Drive to Mills Ave to assess the impact of the use of residential streets by commercial vehicles and to come back with recommendations to City Council within 30 days; and to examine commercial truck activity in the area bounded by Cotton Street to the west, Paisano Drive to the south, Piedras Street to the east, and Mills Ave to the north and come back with recommendations to City Council within 30 days about ways to curb or deter illegal overnight parking by commercial vehicles.

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

Discussion and action on the following:

EX1.

Economic Incentives for a Financial Technology Company located in the City of El Paso (18-1007-2310) (551.071) (551.087)

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-0094

EX2.

Economic Incentives for an Electronics Production and Sales Company located in the City of El Paso (18-1007-2311) (551.071) (551.087)

Economic and International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-0094

EX3.

Superlodge Motel (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

EX4.

Daniel Lopez, Jr. v. City of El Paso, Texas; Matter No. 15-1004-652 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Maria Guadalupe Martinez, (915) 212-0033

EX5.

Max Grossman v. City Clerk Laura D. Prine and Mayor Dee Margo, City Representative Peter Svarzbein, City Representative Michiel R. Noe, City Representative Sam Morgan, City Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, City Representative Henry Rivera, City Representative Claudia Ordaz Perez, and City Representative Cissy Lizarraga; 171st District Court No. 2018DCV2172; Matter No. 18-1019-204 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

EX6.

In Re Max Grossman, Relator; Supreme Court of Texas; Cause No. 18-0774; Matter No. 18-1065-101 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

EX7.

Ex Parte: City of El Paso; Third Court of Appeals; Travis County, TX #03-17-00566-CV; Matter No. 17-1001-171.002 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

EX8.

Max Grossman v. City of El Paso; 384th District Court; #2017DCV2528; Matter No. 17-1001-171.001 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

EX9.

Max Grossman v. Mark Wolfe, Executive Director, Texas Historical Commission  and City of El Paso (Defendant and Intervenor); 261st District Court; Travis County; Cause No. D-1-GN-18-006433; Matter No. 18-1001-224 (551.071)

City Attorney's Office, Karla M. Nieman, (915) 212-0033

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