City Council

Dee Margo

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Alexsandra Annello, District 2

Cassandra Hernandez-Brown, 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

December 12, 2017

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

AND

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW MEETING OF THE WHOLE

300 N. CAMPBELL

MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM, 2^ND FLOOR

December 11, 2017

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY FR. RON GONZALES, S.J., PASTOR SACRED HEART CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students from Travis Elementary School, at the invitation of District 2 Representative Alexsandra Annello

Victoria Burton

Jayleen Castillo

Carlos Vasquez

Matthew Barrette

Joel Gayton

Carter Buhler

Yamilit Insurriaga

Mia Alvarez

Adyson de la Cruz

Damien Ramirez

Samaria Hill

Alexa Soto

Millie Gonzalez

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Greater El Paso All Star Football Showcase Day

2.

EPAA CARES 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 Joint City Council Work Session of October 30, 2017, the Regular City Council Meeting of November 28, 2017, and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of November 27, 2017.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

3.

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

3.1.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Termination Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Johnson Controls, Inc., terminating Amendment #5 to the Professional Services Contract relating to measurement and verification services for facility improvement measures completed at various El Paso International Airport facilities.

Districts 2 & 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-73001

(Attachment)

3.2.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor Approval of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso ("Lessor"); 1901 Bragaw LLC and Quintus Properties LLC, ("Assignor), and STAG IND El Paso 6, LP ("Assignee"), for the following described property:

1,586,532 square feet of land, more or less, being a portion of Lot 1, all of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, Block 14, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Three, municipally known and numbered as 48 Walter Jones Blvd./32 Celerity Wagon St., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

Terms remain the same:

40-year lease, with one (1) ten year options to extend, rent will be adjusted on each fifth (5th) anniversary based on percentage increases in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with a 20% cap

Lease area- 1,586,523 square feet

Rate- $0.2300/ sq. ft.  $364,900.29 annually

Remaining term- 39 years

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.3.

That the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Lease by and between the City of El Paso and ST AG IND El Paso 6, LP for the following described property to include language required by the Federal Aviation Administration:

1,586,532 square feet of land, more or less, being a portion of Lot 1, all of Lot 2 and all of Lot 3, Block 14, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Three, municipally known and numbered as 48 Walter Jones Blvd./32 Celerity Wagon St., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

Terms remain the same:

40-year lease, with one (1) ten year options to extend, rent will be adjusted on each fifth (5th) anniversary based on percentage increases in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U), with a 20% cap

Lease area- 1,586,523 square feet

Rate- $0.2300/ sq. ft.  $364,900.29 annually

Remaining term- 39 years

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

4.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

4.1.

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

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 & 8

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

(Attachment)

5.

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

5.1.

That the City finds that Mark Alvarez LLC DBA Extreme Concepts showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $187.00 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on May 15, 2014.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.2.

That the City finds that BAC Tax Services Corporation showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $100.04 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on November 19, 2012.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.3.

That the City finds that BAC Tax Services Corporation showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $1,007.93 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on April 8, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.4.

That the City finds that Bank of America through Corelogic showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $20.85 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on November 29, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.5.

That the City finds that Bank of America through Corelogic showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $88.82 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on November 29, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.6.

That the City finds that Bestway Autos through Viva Auto Group showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2013 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $3,590.36 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on March 3, 2014.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.7.

That the City finds that JP Morgan Chase Bank NA showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $133.57 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on March 31, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.8.

That the City finds that Chase showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $212.41 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on June 10, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.9.

That the City finds that Jose Camacho showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $42.38 is approved.

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on April 17, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.10.

That the City finds that Francisco Salas showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $19.46 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on April 18, 2013.

The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

5.11.

That the City finds that Stewart Title Company showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2012 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $88.78 is approved.  

A citizen has applied for a tax refund due to overpayment on March 20, 2013.  The Property Tax Code Section 31.11 states that the Tax collector may issue a refund “within 3 years of the date of the payment” but that “the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed 2 years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer.

All Districts

Tax Office, Mario O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

6.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

6.1.

That the City Council approves of the appointment of Hector I. Ocaranza, M.D., MPH as the local Health Authority for a two-year term and sets the total compensation of the health authority at $61,000.00 for services rendered for that two-year term, pursuant to Section 121.033 of the Texas Health and Safety Code, and delegates the authority to City Manager to sign the Certificate of Authority for a Health Authority and all related forms required by the Department of State Health Services of the State of Texas.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

7.

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

7.1.

Raymond Adauto to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as a regular member, by Mayor Dee Margo.

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-0021

(Attachment)

7.2.

Tom Torres to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as a regular member, by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

8.

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

8.1.

Ana Laura Ruiz to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002

(Attachment)

9.

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

9.1.

Sergio Ramos to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

(Attachment)

9.2.

Mark Winton to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as an alternate member, by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-0001

(Attachment)

10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

10.1.

Nelson Bank to the Foster Grandparent Program Advisory Council by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8.

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

11.

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

11.1.

That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment B).

This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body, of refunds of tax overpayments, greater than $2,500.00.

All Districts

Tax Office, Maria O. Pasillas, (915) 212-1737

(Attachment)

CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

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 8:00 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 Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

12.

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

12.1.

An Ordinance of the City Council of El Paso, Texas, designating a noncontiguous geographic area within the city as a reinvestment zone pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, to be known as Reinvestment Zone Number Ten.

District 1

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

Economic & International Development, Rafael Arellano, (915) 212-1616

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

12.2.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at El Paso for the lease of the AB Fall Mansion at 1725 Arizona Ave. El Paso, El Paso County, Texas for a one year term at a rental rate of $1 per year and with three one-year options to extend the term.

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

12.3.

An Ordinance that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of Sale between the City of El Paso and Weststar Bank, a Texas banking corporation, for the purchase described as a portion of lots 14 and 15, block 12, Womble Addition El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and any other documents necessary to complete the sale to Weststar Bank.

On August 30, 2011 the City of El Paso entered into a five year lease agreement with Weststar Bank for the use of property located on 5604 Paisano Dr.  Pursuant to the lease agreement Weststar Bank has exercised its option to purchase the property.  The sale price is $15,300.

District 3

Economic & International Development, Jose Carlos Villalva, (915) 212-1631

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 19, 2017

13.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

13.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 17 to 28, Block 14, Franklin Heights Addition, 1101 Texas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and Lots 29 to 32, Block 14, Franklin Heights Addition, 1125 Texas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1101 Texas Avenue and 1125 Texas Avenue. Property Owner: Great River Commercial, LLC. PZRZ17-00018.

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2018

13.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00029, to allow for Infill Development with 100% Parking Reduction and Reductions in Rear Yard Setback from 10 feet to 0 feet and Side Street Yard Setbacks from 10 feet to 0 feet on the property described as Lots 17 to 28, Block 14, Franklin Heights Addition, 1101 Texas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas, and Lots 29 to 32, Block 14, Franklin Heights Addition, 1125 Texas Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1101 Texas Ave and 1125 Texas Ave. Property Owner: Great River Commercial LLC. PZST17-00029.

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 9, 2018

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS / PUBLIC HEARING

14.

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

14.1.

This is a Public Hearing for the proposal accepted by City Council on November 14, 2017 for Solicitation 2016-371R for the Development Opportunity for a Public Private Partnership for a Mixed-use Urban Development, Including Structured Parking at Mills Avenue and Campbell in Downtown El Paso from Meyers Group Development LLCs / II Sabes L.P. The Proposal is available for public inspection at the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department located at 300 N. Campbell, El Paso, Texas 79901. Public comment will be heard on the item.

District 8

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

Economic & International Development, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1614

(Attachment)

15.

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

15.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2017-1163R (Property & Parking Garage Management Services) to SMG Corporation, for an initial three (3) year term in the estimated amount of $1,644,509.00.  The award is to include two (2) one (1) year options for the amount of $1,286,072.00 for a total five (5) year award of $2,930,581.00.  This is parking management services of the Union Plaza and Glory Road Transit Terminals and San Francisco/Anthony Street parking lots and include daily and evening parking functions, weekend activities, special events at UTEP, downtown El Paso and Chihuahua baseball games and any other requested events.

Department:                                      Mass Transit - Sun Metro

Award To:                                         SMG

                                                          West Conshohocken, PA

Item(s):                                             All

Initial Term:                                       3 years

Option:                                              Two (2) One (1) year options

Year 1:                                              $ 513,526.00

Year 2:                                              $ 547,387.00    

Year 3:                                              $ 583,596.00

Total Estimated Initial Term:            $1,644,509.00 (3 years)

Option year 4:                                   $ 622,323.00

Option year 5:                                   $ 663,749.00

Total Estimated 2-Year Option:       $1,286,072.00

Total Estimated Award:                   $ 2,930,581.00 (5 years)

Account No.:                                     560-60000-3200-570020

Funding Source:                               Miscellaneous Operating Funds

District(s):                                         1 and 8

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Mass Transit - Sun Metro Departments recommend award to SMG, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement.  In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

[POSTPONED FROM 11-14-2017]

Districts 1 & 8

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

Sun Metro Mass Transit, Jay Banasiak, (915) 212-3300

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

16.1.

An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Lot 18, Block 16, The Willows Unit 5, 4664 Globe Willow Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, to allow for a reduction of the rear yard setback, pursuant to Section 20.10.360. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 4664 Globe Willow Drive. Property Owners: Dennis and Katherine Robbins. PZDS17-00034

District 8

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1553

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

(Attachment)

16.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property of the following Parcels: Parcel 1: A portion of Lot 1, Wells Park Addition First Replat; and a portion of Tracts 20-A, Section 32, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3/c (Commercial/condition); and, Parcel 2: all of Lots 2 thru 7, 59 thru 61, 108 thru 119, a 20 feet alley, portions of Sharon Drive & Michael Drive, Wells Park Addition first Replat; and a portion of Tracts 20-H, 20-J, & 20-T, Section 32, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to C-3/c (Commercial/condition). 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 Joe Battle Boulevard. Property Owners: Linda Mohr & Robert Melton, John G. Switzer, John & Cathy B. Warner, Floyd N. Bartlett, BM Tierra L.P., Jose L. & Elvira Etchart, William A Loewenstein, Allan Mills, Lois G. Fox, Lorenzo T. & Tomas W. Arenas, John H. Trien, Amador Valdez, TCA Investments Corporation, Omar D. Alvarez, Mary W. Sachs, The Brothers Four Investments, LLC, Paul Janis L. Robertson, and Richard & Lobelia G. Yetter.  PZRZ17-00019.

District 5

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1553

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

(Attachment)

16.3.

An Ordinance granting a Special Permit PZST17-00009, to allow for Infill Development with a reduction in lot width on the property described as All of Tract 6C, Block 15, 620 Lomaland Dr.,Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The Penalty being provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 620 Lomaland Dr. Owner: Christopher Kangur PZST17-00009.

District 7

Planning & Inspections; Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1553

Planning & Inspections; Adriana Martinez, (915) 212-1611

(Attachment)

16.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property legally described as Lots 25 & 26, Block 2, Bassett Commercial Complex Unit One, 6416 Gateway Boulevard East, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-O (Apartment/Office) District to S-D (Special Development) District pursuant to Section 20.04.360, and approving a Detailed Site Development Plan pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for retail use as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) Zone District. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6416 Gateway Boulevard East. Property Owner: Kart Hadasht Holdings, LLC. PZRZ17-00005

District 3

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

16.5.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST17-00028, to allow for a Planned Residential Development Overlay for the property described as All of Blocks 496, 497, 498, 499, 500, and 507, Tierra del Este Unit 78, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas (Parcel 1) and a portion of Section 48, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Co. Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas (Parcel 2) the penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: Generally South of Montwood, East and West of Tim Foster (Parcel 1) and generally Southeast of John Hayes and Pebble Hills, North of Montwood (Parcel 2). Owners: Lalolands, Inc.; Zia Homes, Inc.; Direct Home Sales, Inc.; Cuartes Investments, LLC; Pacifica Homes, Inc.; Montiel Brothers, Inc. Dba Palo Verde Homes.; Tri-State Ventures, LLC dba Carefree Homes, Ranchos Real Xv, LLC. PZST17-00028.

District 5

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

16.6.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST16-00038, to allow for infill development with reductions in rear yard setback, side yard setback, street side yard setback, and for a one hundred percent reduction in the number of required parking spaces for a proposed commercial addition in the C-1/SP/NCO (Commercial/Special Permit/ Neighborhood Conservancy Overlay) District and acceptance of the Detailed Site Development Plan on the property described as Lot 10 and North 20 Feet of Lot 9, Alexander Addition, City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development and Section 20.14.070 Parking Reductions of the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2419 Stanton St. Property Owner: Gabriel Gonzalez/Quality Company Investments PZST16-00038

District 1

Planning & Inspections, Victor Morrison-Vega, (915) 212-1550

Planning & Inspections, Anne Antonini, (915) 212-1814

(Attachment)

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

17.

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

17.1.

Discussion and action on Resolution by City Council approving the action taken by the Firemen and Policemen Pension Fund Board of Trustees on March 22, 2017, September 20, 2017, and November 29, 2017 in passing the Amendment to the Plan to increase contributions to 18% for all members (Fire and Police) to match the City contribution, changing the benefit guidelines for Tier 2 to lower the age and service required for a minimum retirement to age 45 and service of 20 years, and giving a 50% increase to all pre-January 1, 1980 retirees; with said Amendment effective December 31, 2017.

All Districts

City Manager, Tommy Gonzalez, (915) 212-1061

(Attachment)

18.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

18.1.

Discussion and action resolving to reaffirm the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez Sister Cities agreement as proposed during the Joint City Council meeting held October 30, 2017.

All Districts

Representative Peter Svarzbein, (915) 212-1001

(Attachment)

18.2.

Discussion and action on accepting applications for a street name change for N. Concepcion St. (North of Alameda) and Alberta Avenue (East of Raynolds).

District 3

Representative Cassandra Hernandez-Brown

(Attachment)

19.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

19.1.

The Medical Center of the Americas Annual Report

Districts 3 and 8

Economic Development Department, Jessica Herrera, (915) 212-1614

Medical Center of the Americas, Emma Schwartz, (915) 613-2478

(Attachment)

19.2.

Presentation on International Bridges Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) Program.

Districts 6 and 8

International Bridges, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-7316

(Attachment)

19.3.

Presentation and review of the Lean Six Sigma Project titled the Kaizen Event

All Districts

Performance Office, Roman Sanchez, (915) 212-1090

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

(Attachment)

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.

Transit Oriented Development Incentives for a business located in the City of El Paso (17-1007-2103) (551.087).

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

EX2.

Economic Incentives for a Convention Center Hotel located in the City of El Paso. (17-1007-1895) (551.087).

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

ADJOURN

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