City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez, District 3

Sam Morgan, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Isabel Salcido, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz Perez, District 6

Henry Rivera, District 7

Cissy  Lizarraga, District 8

November 12, 2019

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY RABBI SCOTT ROSENBERG, CONGREGATION B’NAI ZION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

City of El Paso Military Veterans at the invitation of Mayor Dee Margo

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

2.

Minority Enterprise Day: Creating Wealth in the U.S. Economy

3.

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

4.

2019-2020 Winterfest

5.

National Adoption Month

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 of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 29, 2019 and the Agenda Review Meeting of October 28, 2019.

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 a lease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and United Parcel Service, Inc., an Ohio corporation ("Lessee") for a portion of Lot 2B, Block 1, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit One, Replat "A" City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas municipally known and numbered as 9 Zane Grey, El Paso, Texas.

The initial lease term is November 12, 2019 through January 31, 2020 with an option to extend the term on a month-to-month basis for two (2) additional one-month terms. The site is 87,835 square feet at $0.13 per square feet.

The lease will generate $950.00 per month.

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

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3.2.

A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Lessor's Approval of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor"), GIP El Paso, LLC ("Assignor") and RCR Palmas, LLC ("Assignee") for property described as a portion of Lots 1 and 11, Block 9, El Paso International Airport Tracts, commonly known as 8001 Lockheed, El Paso, Texas.

The remaining lease term is 38 years and 6 months with one (1) ten-year options. The site is 65,588.32 square feet at $0.48 per square feet and the annual rent is $31,482.39. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

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3.3.

A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a First Amendment to Air Cargo Center Agreement (“First Amendment”) with an effective date of February 15, 2016, by and between the City of El Paso (“Landlord”) and Science Applications International Corporation (“Tenant”) to add the following described property:

Office and warehouse space containing approximately 6,100 square feet, more or less, in total, as shown on Exhibit “A-1” and Exhibit “B-1” to said First Amendment, known as the Air Cargo Center, 301 George Perry Blvd., Suite D, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, together with portions of the loading dock and vehicle parking space, ground service equipment parking and the non-exclusive use of the roadway in front of and adjacent to the Air Cargo Center, all as set forth therein.

The First Amendment also identifies additional improvements to be constructed for the tenant.

The rental for the space will be as follows:

Additional Space - Suite D                             

Warehouse                    6,100               $   6.913        $ 42,171.13

Ground service

equipment parking        3,900               $   0.726        $    2,831.40

Vehicle parking             2,550               $   0.726       $    1,851.30

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Suite D Rent Total      12,550                                     $ 46,853.83

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

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3.4.

A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Hotel Site Lease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and El Paso Hotel, LLC ("Lessee") for a portion of Allegheny Drive and Airway Boulevard, a portion of Tract 4A26, Block 2, Ascarate Grant and a portion of Block 1D, El Paso International Airport tracts, Replat of Unit 5, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 58,228 square feet of land, municipally known and numbered as 2001 Airway Boulevard, El Paso, Texas.

The lease term is 40 years with one (1) ten-year option. The minimum annual payment guarantee is $69,885.25 (58,228 square feet at $1.2002 per square feet) or the percentage of revenues for room rental (5%), alcoholic beverage sales (4%), food sales (2%) and miscellaneous sales and services (6%), whichever is greater.

The minimum annual guarantee for the lease with EP Hotel Partner, L.P. is $5,244.73 greater than the previous hotel agreements minimum annual guarantee.

District 3

Aviation, 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 Council authorizes the City Manager to sign an Interlocal Agreement for Enhanced Public Safety Radio Connectivity between the City of El Paso and The University of Texas at El Paso (“UTEP”) for UTEP to connect to the City’s P25 Public Safety Radio System with their own public safety equipment for a term of ten (10) years from the Effective Date. The term shall automatically renew for successive one year periods unless terminated by either party; and that UTEP will compensate the City for the system maintenance and equipment cost on a prorated basis based on the number of radios used by UTEP.

All Districts

Information Technology Services, Araceli Guerra, (915) 212-1401

(Attachment)

5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

5.1.

A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for Lots 1-12, Block 8, Eastwood Section 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed detailed site development plan 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: Boxwood Circle and Bois D‘ Arc Drive. Property Owner: El Paso Healthcare System Limited. PZDS19-00025

District 7

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

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

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5.2.

A Resolution that pursuant to Section 3.04-035-Exemption—Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner (Hasieran LLC) of property described as 4 Mills 61.333 ft. on N. Stanton x 120 ft. beg. 86.667 ft. N of SEC in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 209 N. Stanton Street is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of fifteen (15) years beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2034, provided that all City Code requirements are met.

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Providencia Velazquez, (915) 212-1567

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5.3.

A Resolution that pursuant to Section 3.04-035-Exemption—Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner (Joseph Nebhan) of property described as 23 Mills 60 ft. on Stanton X 120 ft. on Franklin SWC in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 311 Franklin Street (a.k.a. 500 N. Stanton) is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2029, provided that all City Code requirements are met.

District 8

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

Planning and Inspections, Providencia Velazquez, (915) 212-1567

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5.4.

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

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.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services with AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, INC., for the project known as “TOM LEA UPPER PARK SLOPE STABILIZATION”, for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Four Hundred Forty Five and No/100 Dollars ($175,445.00).

District 1

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

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6.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Third Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as "REGIONAL AQUATIC FACILITIES", to amend the scope of work to remove the design work for District 1 Water Park resulting in a deduction of $394,394.00 and to add professional services for additional park amenities and unforeseen site conditions for an amount of $439,852.00, for a net contract change of $45,458.00, thereby amending the total contract amount to $1,934,353.00.

Districts 1, 2, 4 and 7

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

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

7.

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

7.1.

Martin A. Morgades to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1002

(Attachment)

8.

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

8.1.

Linda C. Troncoso to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as a Regular member, by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

8.2.

Wesley Lawrence to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as an Alternate member,  by Representative Sam Morgan, District 4.

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

(Attachment)

8.3.

Stephen Mercer to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative  Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

(Attachment)

8.4.

Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7.

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

9.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

9.1.

Reginald Daniel to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Sam Morgan, District 4.

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

(Attachment)

9.2.

Barbara Martinez to the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Advisory Council  by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8.

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

10.

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

10.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Mayor Margo: $1,000.00 from Maria de Lourdes Segura-Haycraft & Shannon John Haycraft, $2,500.00 from Nicholas Lamantia.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

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.

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.

11.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

11.1.

An Ordinance Granting Special Permit No. PZST18-00008, to allow for a 74’ Ground-Mounted Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a Portion of Lot 1, Block 58, Vista Hills Unit 17, 12000 Montwood, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of the El Paso City Code and imposing a condition. 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: 12000 Montwood. Owner: Board of Trustees of the Socorro Independent School District of El Paso PZST18-00008

District 6

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2019

11.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a Portion of Section 28, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F (Ranch-Farm) to R-MU (Residential Mixed Use). The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. PZRZ19-00014

District 5

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

Planning and Inspections, Karina Brasgalla, (915) 212-1604

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2019

11.3.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege license to Crosspointe Joint Venture for the continued use and maintenance of a sign which serves as advertisement for the shopping center within a portion of city right-of-way along Hondo Pass adjacent to the property located at 4717 Hondo Pass, El Paso, Texas; setting the license term for a term of twenty years (20) with one (1) renewable twenty (20) year term. Subject Property: 4717 Hondo Pass Property Owner: Crosspointe Joint Venture NESV2019-00011

District 4

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

Planning and Inspections, Armida R. Martinez (915) 212-1605

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 26, 2019

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

12.

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

12.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-1274 River Bend Pedestrian Improvements Phase III (Re-Bid) to MARTINEZ BROS. CONTRACTORS, LLC for an estimated award of $2,287,731.00. The improvements will occur along the easterly parkway of River Bend from Frontera Road to the White Spur Channel, it will include an asphalt paved pedestrian path with a length of approximately 1.24 miles with new slotted curb, storm sewer, landscaping, irrigation system and the installation of bollard lighting along the west side of the path. Improvements will also be made to the water main line and the White Spur Channel headwalls.

Contract Variance:

No prior contract to compare.

Department:                     Capital Improvement

Award to:                          MARTINEZ BROS. CONTRACTORS, LLC

                                          El Paso, TX

Items:                                All

Term:                                330 consecutive calendar days

Base Bid I:                        $     1,765,455.50

Base Bid II:                       $     155,563.50

Base Bid III:                      $     366,712.00

Total Estimated Award:    $     2,287,731.00

Account No.:                    190 – 4740 - 28900 – 580270 – PCP17ST015

Funding Source:               2013 Street Infrastructure

District:                             8

This is a Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), unit-price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to MARTINEZ BROS. CONTRACTORS, LLC, the highest ranked proposer.

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

District 8

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

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1808

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13.

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

13.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-1149 Street Construction Materials (Re-Bid) to GCC Sun City Materials, LLC for an initial estimated award of $1,892,722.50 for three (3) years.  The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $1,261,815.00 for a total five (5) year award of $3,154,537.50.  This contract will allow to maintain City owned Rights of Way.  

Contract Variance:

The difference in cost, based on the comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $47,347.50 per year and $142,042.50 over the three (3) year initial term, 8.11% increase compared to previous contract due to price increases.

Department:                                      Streets and Maintenance

Award to:                                           GCC Sun City Materials, LLC

                                                          El Paso, TX

Items:                                                Groups I, II, III and IV

Initial Term:                                       3 years

Option to Extend:                              2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                 $630,907.50

Initial Term Estimated Award:          $1,892,722.50 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                    $3,154,537.50 (5 years)

Account No.:                                     532–32120–532030–1000–P3210

Funding Source:                               General Fund – Public Access Maintenance &                                                           Repair

Districts:                                            All

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets and Maintenance Department recommend award as indicated to GCC Sun City Materials. LLC the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and that J.A.R. Concrete Inc. DBA J.A.R. Construction Inc., and Jobe Materials, L.P. be deemed non-responsive due to failure to meet the City’s requirements in which materials must be available at more than one plant within the Greater El Paso area, as specified for Group II and that Mullen-Telles Inc. DBA MTI Ready Mix be deemed non-responsible based on the analysis of their financial statements.  In accordance with this award the City Manager or Designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

All Districts

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

Streets and Maintenance, Richard J. Bristol, (915) 212-7000

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

14.1.

An Ordinance granting to Robert Mowad d/b/a Sign Design a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.

All Districts

Environmental Services, Ellen Smyth, (915) 212-6000

(Attachment)

14.2.

An Ordinance amending the Regulating Plan placed on the property under Ordinance No. 018024 which changed the zoning of a 7.645 acre parcel of land legally described as being all of Lot 2 and a portion of Lots 1 and 3, University Center as filed in Volume 23, Page 35, El Paso County Deed Records, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) and C-3 (Commercial) to SCZ (Smartcode Zone). The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: West of Mesa Street and East of Sun Bowl Drive; Owner: University of Texas. PLRP19-00007

District 8

Planning and Inspections, Philip F. Etiwe, (915) 212-1533

Planning and Inspections, Harrison Plourde, (915) 212-1584

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

15.

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

15.1.

Discussion and action on the City of El Paso proposing a shared use agreement of Memorial Park Softball Field (“Softball Field”), located at 3418 Aurora Ave, El Paso, Texas 79930, with El Paso School District (“EPISD”) to allow EPISD exclusive use of the Softball Field during the school year for the Austin High School Softball Team for practices, games and tournaments, for a primary term of thirty (30) years and shall extend automatically for two additional ten (10) year periods.  In exchange for exclusive use, EPISD will design and build 1.3 million dollars in Improvements to the Softball Field.  The City of El Paso will have exclusive use of the Softball Field during days and times when EPISD is not in exclusive use. Related to this proposed use of parkland and in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, the City Council will be asked to find that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the shared use of this identified area of the public park, in order to derive the benefits the City of El Paso anticipates under the agreement, and the proposed use under the agreement includes all reasonable planning to minimize harm to the land as a park.

District 2

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

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

16.

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

16.1.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and Summit 11 Investments, L.L.C., (the “Applicant”) for a Transit Oriented Development project located at 300 E. Main Street, El Paso, Texas, 79901.  The project includes the construction of a mixed-use development on the property and requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $12,000,000.00.  Over the term of the Agreement, the City will provide economic incentives not to exceed $3,197,035.00 in the form of a Property Tax Rebate; a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate and a City Master Incentive.

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.2.

Discussion and action 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 LEFT INVESTMENTS II, LLC (“Applicant”) in support of an Infill Development project located at 404 Arizona Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 79902.  The project requires Applicant to build a food court/restaurant building on a vacant lot, which will accommodate several small restaurants with a shared seating area and an outdoor patio.  The Applicant will make a minimum investment of $1,000,000.00.  Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $50,530.00 in the form of an Incremental Property Tax Rebate, a Building Construction Fee Rebate, and a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate.

District 8

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

Economic and International Development, Monica Fuentes, (915) 212-1618

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.3.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and Pioneers 21 (the “Applicant”).  The City will provide Applicant with grant payments for costs incurred in operating a technology business incubator in downtown El Paso that will support local entrepreneurship and innovation development and accelerate economic development efforts in the City.  The total amount of grant payments paid to the Applicant shall not exceed $500,000.00 over the term of the Agreement.  The Applicant’s eligibility for the grant payments shall be limited to two years. The City shall review the Applicant’s eligibility for Grant Payments on a quarterly and annual basis.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.4.

Discussion and action 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 710 NOBLE STREET, LLC (“Applicant”) in support of an Infill Development project located at 710 Noble Street, El Paso, Texas, 79902.  The project includes the rehabilitation of an existing facility to provide for mixed-use commercial and residential space and requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $260,000.00.  Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $20,538.00 in the form of an Incremental Property Tax Rebate, a Building Construction Fee Rebate, and a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate.

District 8

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

Economic and International Development, Monica Fuentes, (915) 212-1618

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

17.

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

17.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Parks and Recreation Department to apply for an Urban Outdoor Grant through Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $1,500,000 for the purpose of providing additional funding to support Modesto Gomez Park Improvement Project that is funded through the 2012 Quality of Life Bond and authorizing the City Manager to sign grant agreements, and to expend funds should this grant application be successful.

District 8

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

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(Attachment)

18.

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

18.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution approving and authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in an amount not to exceed $100 million.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

18.2.

Discussion and action on the Resolution that the City reviewed and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2019 by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 9 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso. [POSTPONED FROM 10-29-19]

All Districts

City Manager's Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067

(Attachment)

19.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

19.1.

Update on formation of the El Paso Joint Housing Task Force.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Nicole Ferrini, (915) 212-1659

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

19.2.

Discussion and action on a Resolution adopting Priority Housing Areas to target planning efforts and implementation of the El Paso Regional Housing Plan in high opportunity, centrally located El Paso neighborhoods to include the Downtown area, Uptown, the Medial Center of the Americas area, and the South El Paso Community Corridor.

All Districts

Community and Human Development, Nicole Ferrini, (915) 212-1659

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

20.1.

Discussion and action on a Resolution to appoint a member to the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board of Trustees in the area of expertise of Communications, Public Administration or Education as recommended by the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Selection Committee:

1.         Kristina D. Mena

2.         Stefanie Block Uribarri

All Districts

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

20.2.

Final Presentation and Update on Cielo Vista Walmart Memorial Clean-Up by City Representative Henry Rivera, District 7 and the Zaragoza Rotary Club of El Paso.

All Districts

Representative Henry Rivera, (915) 212-0007

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

20.3.

Discussion and action regarding a Resolution that the City of El Paso re-appoint Samuel M. Trimble to the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a new term that commences on January 1, 2020.

All Districts

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

(Attachment)

20.4.

Discussion and action regarding a Resolution that the City of El Paso re-appoint Ronald Wallace Lowenfield to the Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a new term that commences on January 1, 2020.

All Districts

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

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20.5.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution implementing Cite and Release program for Class A and B possession of marijuana.

All Districts

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

Representative Sam Morgan, (915) 212-0004

(Attachment)

21.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

21.1.

Review of Animal Services FY19 Year in Report.

All Districts

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

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21.2.

Discussion and action on a presentation of potential Infrastructure Fund projects to be included in the FY 2020 Capital Improvement Plan.

All Districts

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

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21.3.

Streetcar Update.

All Districts

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

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

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21.4.

Budget Update.

All Districts

City Manager's Office, K. Nicole Cote, (915) 212-1092

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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.

Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 49849, Joint Report and Application of El Paso Electric Company, Sun Jupiter Holdings LLC, and IIF US Holding 2 LP for Regulatory Approvals under PURA §§ 14.101, 39.262, and 39.915; Matter: 19-1008-126 (551.071) (551.087);

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

EX2.

Public Utility Commission of Texas, Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for One Additional Generating Unit at the Newman Generating Station. Matter: 19-1008-134 (551.071)

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

EX3.

El Paso Electric Company Franchise; Matter: 19-1008-132 & 19-1008-126.001 (551.071) (551.087);

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

EX4.

Economic Incentives for a Warehouse Distribution Company to be located in the City of El Paso (19-1007-2515) (551.071) (551.087)

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

EX5.

Claim of Denise Gallegos; Matter No. 19-1026-10690 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Evan D. Reed, (915) 212-0033

EX6.

Brandon Lee Moon v. City of El Paso, Texas, et al;  U.S. District Court; Cause No. 5:06-CV-925-OLG; Matter No. 17-1026-8596 (551.071)

City Attorney’s Office, Evan D. Reed, (915) 212-0033

EX7.

Fernando Morales, et al v. The City of El Paso, Texas, et al;  U.S. District Court; Cause No. 3:19-CV-00217-PRM; Matter No. 19-1026-10584.001 (551.071)

[City Attorney’s Office, Evan D. Reed, (915) 212-0033

EX8.

Shane Barker request for information pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, Request No. 062539 (19-1037-865). (551.071), (551.076), (551.089)

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

EX9.

Ex Parte: City of El Paso; Supreme Court of Texas; Case #19-0022; Matter No. 17-1001-171.002 (551.071)

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

EX10.

Max Grossman v. City of El Paso; 8th Court of Appeals; Case #08-19-00272-CV;Matter No. 17-1001-171.001.001 (551.071)

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

EX11.

City of El Paso v. Max Grossman; 8th Court of Appeals; Case #08-19-00277-CV;  Matter No. 19-1001-259 (551.071)

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

ADJOURN

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