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

December 17, 2019

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

9:00 AM

AND

AGENDA REVIEW MEETING

300 N. CAMPBELL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

December 16, 2019

9:00 AM

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION BY DR. MARK ROTRAMEL, FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Students of the El Paso Homeschool Coalition

at the invitation of Mayor Dee Margo

Ezequiel Arellano

Ruth Arellano

Zeus Attaguile

Olivia Attaguile

Jeremiah Attaguile

Kahlil Avalos

Carissa Conder

Russell Conder

Joshua Ferman

Elizabeth Rendon

Jacob Tibbets

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl Week

2.

Greater El Paso All Star Football Showcase Day

3.

Silva's Super Market Day of Honor

4.

Michelle Sandoval - Texas Secondary Teacher of the Year Day

RECOGNITIONS BY MAYOR

RECOGNITIONS

Employee Recognitions

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 the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of December 10, 2019 and the Agenda Review Meeting of December 9, 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.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Fixed Base Operations Lease and Operating Agreement between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and Trajen Flight Support, L.P., d/b/a Atlantic Aviation for property located at the following locations:

1771 Shuttle Columbia Drive; 1751 Shuttle Columbia Drive; 7631 Boeing Drive; 253 George Perry; 251 George Perry, and the following property not municipally numbered: a portion of Tract 2A, Block 2, Ascarate Grant, El Paso County, Texas, containing 6,400.0 square feet of land.

The lease term is 30 years with four (4) five-year options.  The annual payment is $100,294.62 (417,894.20 at $0.24 per square feet) plus 15% of gross receipts for landing fees, parking fees and fuel fees at $0.08 cents per gallon. The rate per square foot is based on the Fair Market Value.

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.2.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Lessor's Approval of Sublease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Trajen Flight Support, L.P., d/b/a Atlantic Aviation ("Lessee") and the United States of America ("Sublessee") for the lease of an airport ramp, office areas and hanger space located at Trajen Flight Support, 1751 Shuttle Columbia Drive, El Paso, Texas.

The lease term is 6 months with an optional 6-month extension.

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.3.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign an Industrial Site Lease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union ("Lessee") for the north one-half of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15, Block 3, El Paso International Airport Tracts, El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas municipally known and numbered as 6610 Continental Drive, El Paso, Texas

The lease term is 40 years with one (1) ten-year option. The site is 46,277.12 square feet at $0.40 per square feet and the annual rental rate is $18,510.85, an increase of $12,666.05 annually.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.4.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Southern Industrial Park Site Lease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Raytheon Company ("Lessee") for a portion of Lot 1-4 and 9-12, Block 7, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas municipally known and numbered as 7201 Montana, El Paso, Texas

The lease term is 40 years with one (1) ten-year option. The site is 259,580.32 square feet at $0.50 per square feet and the annual rental rate is $129,790.16, an increase of $83,065.70 over previous annual rate.

District 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.5.

Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute First Amendments to the Consolidated Rental Agency Complex Facilities Leases between the City of El Paso and various Concessionaires of the Consolidated Rental Car Agency Complex to include in the leases the use of a 62,775 square-feet temporary parking lot and 79,997.9400 square-feet permanent parking lot. The temporary parking lot is to be located at 6510 Convair Road, El Paso, Texas 79925 and the permanent parking lot is to be located at De Havilland Drive, El Paso, Texas at a street address to be assigned during construction. Further, that the Director of Aviation be authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out obligations and rights under the First Amendments, including the possible relocation of the temporary parking lots if required.

The remaining term of the leases is twenty-one (21) years and six-and-a-half (6.5) months. The total ConRAC leasehold of 781,309.84 square feet includes 701,311.9 square feet of existing facility space and 79,997.94 square feet of parking lot space. At $0.6274 per square foot per year, the new annual rental for the facility will be $490,193.86, which includes an increase of $50,190.71 in annual rent for the parking lot.

Districts 2 and 3

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.6.

Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and ARINC Incorporated dba ARINC Services Corp. (“Licensee”) to install, operate, maintain, store and remove the equipment in the areas designated by the City in the El Paso International Airport terminal building located at 6701 Convair (“Terminal”).  The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of five (5) years, commencing on the date approved.

The term for this License Agreement is five (5) years with no options to extend. The Licensee will be granted the right to use approximately 200 square feet of space inside two telecommunications closets in the Terminal Building. The annual fee for the license (including space) will be $6,000.00.

District 2

Aviation, Monica Lombraña, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

3.7.

That the City Manager is authorized to sign the Consent to Assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of El Paso and JJ Scott Investments, LLC, therein consenting to the assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement from JJ Scott Investments, LLC to JVN Development Leasing, LLC.

District 7

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

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

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3.8.

That the City Manager is authorized to sign the Consent to Assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement between the City of El Paso and Adriana and Felix Vazquez, therein consenting to the assignment of the Tax Abatement Agreement from Adriana and Felix Vazquez to FLRA Properties, LLC.

District 6

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

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

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4.

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

4.1.

Approve budget transfer to increase the FY2020 Confiscated Funds and appropriations as follows: State Confiscated Funds Budget by $715,997; Federal Confiscated Funds Budget by $356,958.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

Funds are received thru awards made by the Asset Forfeiture Program and must be used to further law enforcement activities. The proposed FY 2020 Confiscated Funds Budget will allow the Police Department to purchase public safety equipment, provide training to employees, and fund substance abuse and prevention programs. The major planned purchases are detailed in the attached document.

All Districts

Police, Chief Gregory Allen, (915) 212-4305

(Attachment)

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 A)

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

6.

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

6.1.

This Resolution establishes the period of January 5, 2020 through January 18, 2020 as Food for Fines period at El Paso’s Public Libraries.  During this time, the Library will waive $1.00 of fines owed to the Library for every canned or non-perishable food item donated to the MLK Canned Food Drive at Library locations, provided their materials have been returned in good condition.

Council has previously approved Food for Fines periods each year from January of 2012 - 2018.  During this time, the library has collected an estimated 26 tons of food, which have been donated, to organizations such as the Salvation Army and the Opportunity Center for the Homeless through the MLK Canned Food Drive.  This program has allowed EPPL to recoup thousands of dollars in outstanding materials and has allowed library cardholders to resume their borrowing privileges by paying down their fines with canned goods.

All Districts

Libraries, Norma P. Martinez, (915) 212-3200

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

7.1.

Kimberly Shaw to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8.

Representative Cissy Lizarraga, (915) 212-0008

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

8.

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

8.1.

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

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

9.

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

9.1.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Mayor Margo: $250.00 from David & Judith Pierce

Mayor Dee Margo, (915) 212-1051

9.2.

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amounts of $100 from D.E. Saucedo II; $1,000 from E.C. Houghton Jr.; $1,000 from The El Paso Association of Fire Fighters Local 51 Inc PAC; $5,000 from El Paso Municipal Officers Association PAC Fund $1,000 from L. Frederick Francis; $500 from Stanley Jobe; $100 from Luis De La Cruz; $500 from Cesar Blanco; $50 from Beatrice A. Sada; $500 from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson; $200 from Eddie & Iliana Holguin; $2,000 from Michael Dixson; $50 from Samuel Trimble; $300 from Veronica Escobar; $500 from Deborah Kastrin.

Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

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.

10.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

10.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 20, Chapter 20.02, Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Medical Waste Facility and amend the definition for Heavy Processing Facility, Section 20.08.030.C Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) to add Medical Waste Facility, Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) to add supplemental use regulations for Medical Waste Facility, Section 20.14.020.C Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards) to add parking requirements for Medical Waste Facility.

All Districts

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915)212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Raul Garcia, (915)212-1643

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2020

10.2.

An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), Article VII (Public Hearings), Section 20.04.520 (Notice); Title 20 (Zoning), Appendix A (Table Of Permissible Uses); Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection A; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection D; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection E; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection F; Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.455 (Personal Wireless Service Facilities) Subsection G; And Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.22 (Nonconforming Situations), Section 20.22.100 (Nonconforming PWSF) of the El Paso City Code to modify existing standards, update notification requirements, update the Table Of Permissible Uses; Require compliance with a Policy Guide; to establish location preferences, clarify organization of the Title; and provide for Non Conforming Situations. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

This item includes the recommended revisions to the proposed code amendments previously presented to City Council on October 29, 2019.

All Districts

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

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

(Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 7, 2020

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

11.

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

11.1.

Presentation on Strategic Regional Marketing Plan.

All Districts

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

City Manager's Office, Cary Westin, (915) 212-0023

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

12.

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

12.1.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-452 Paso del Norte (PDN) Port of Entry Roundabout to J. A. R. CONCRETE, INC. DBA J.A.R. Construction, Inc. for a total estimated award of $2,394,924.50.  The project consists on the construction of a single lane roundabout on the above mentioned location to include but not limited to concrete and asphalt roadway intersection, signage, markings and striping, street illumination, welcome sign with art component and pedestrian fencing.

Department:                                  Capital Improvement

Award to:                                      J. A. R. CONCRETE, INC. DBA J.A.R.                                                       Construction, Inc.

                                                      El Paso, TX

Items:                                            All

Term:                                            218 Standard Workweek Days

Base Bid I:                                    $    1,718,227.50

Base Bid II:                                   $    443,362.00

Base Bid III:                                  $    113,875.00

Base Bid IV:                                  $    119,460.00

Total Award:                                $    2,394,924.50

Account No.:                                 190–4950–38170–580270–PCP14IB001

                                                      190–4950–38290–580270–PCP14IB001

Funding Source:                           Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and                                                       Certificates of Obligation

District(s):                                     8

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to J. A. R. CONCRETE, INC. DBA J.A.R. Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The award is contingent upon Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) concurrence of award.

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, contingent upon concurrence of award from TXDOT. 

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 part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract change orders necessary for proper contract administration in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) requirements which do not revise the estimated award and change orders that are in accordance with applicable law.

District 8

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

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

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(Attachment)

12.2.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2020-131 Chamizal Neighborhood Pedestrian Enhancements (Phase II) to ALLIED PAVING CO. OF EL PASO, INC. DBA Allied Paving Company for a total estimated award of $602,310.12. This Project consists of pedestrian enhancements and ADA accessibility improvements along various streets in the Chamizal neighborhood

Department:                    Capital Improvement

Award to:                         ALLIED PAVING CO. OF EL PASO, INC. DBA Allied                                         Paving Company

                                        El Paso, TX

Items:                              All

Term:                               218 Standard Workweek Days

Total Award:                    $602,310.12

Account No.:                   190–4743–38290–580270–PCP18TRAN02

                                        190–4950–38170–580270–PCP18TRAN02

Funding Source:              Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and                                         Certificates of Obligation

District:                            8

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to ALLIED PAVING CO. OF EL PASO, INC. DBA Allied Paving Company, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The award is contingent upon Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) concurrence of award.

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, contingent upon concurrence of award from TXDOT.

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 part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract change orders necessary for proper contract administration in accordance with TXDOT requirements which do not revise the estimated award and change orders that are in accordance with applicable law.

District 8

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

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

(Attachment)

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12.3.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2019-909 Bicycle Connectivity Infrastructure, Phase I to Horizone Construction I, Ltd for a total estimated award of $1,898,160.80. The project consists of the re-striping of Alabama Street, Viscount Boulevard, Resler Drive, Robinson Avenue, Fort Boulevard, and Los Angeles Drive. The project also includes roadway improvements at the intersection of Alabama and Fred Wilson.

Department:                             Capital Improvement

Award to:                                  Horizone Construction I, Ltd

                                                 El Paso, TX

Term:                                        100 Standard Workweek Days

Item(s):                                     All

Base Bid I:                                $1,811,425.94

Base Bid II:                               $     86,734.86

Total Estimated Award:            $1,898,160.80

Account No.:                            190-4743-38290-580270-PCP17TRAN5

                                                 190-4950-38170-580270-PCP17TRAN5

Funding Source:                       Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and                                                  2018 Certificates of Obligation

Districts:                                   1, 2, 3, 4, and 8

This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Horizone Construction I, Ltd, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The award is contingent upon Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) concurrence.

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. Contingent upon concurrence of award by TXDOT

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 part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract change orders necessary for proper contract administration in accordance with TXDOT requirements which do not revise the estimated award and change orders that are in accordance with applicable law.

Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8

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

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

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

13.

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

13.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 14 (Aircraft and Airports) of the El Paso City Code in its entirety to delete certain sections, delete weight limitations, make corrections to references to chapters, add procedures for issuance and denials of permits for the distribution of literature and solicitation of donations under section 14.16.110, add new provisions for third party service agencies, clarify procedures for the issuance and denials of off-airport rental car business permits under Chapter 14.16, clarify appeal procedures for the denial, suspension, or revocation of an off-airport rental car business permit under Chapter 14.16, provide for the charging of fees throughout Title 14, make modifications to the penalty section, and minor corrections and minor references throughout Title 14. The penalty is as provided in Sections 14.04.040, 14.08.120, 14.16.021, 14.16.110, 14.16.163, 14.16.314, and 14.16.405 of the El Paso City Code.

All Districts

Aviation, Monica Lombrana, (915) 212-7301

(Attachment)

14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

14.1.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 5, Block 6, Castner Range Subdivision No. 1, 4800 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to C-3 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 4800 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive. Property Owner: MIMCO. PZRZ19-00030

District 4

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

14.2.

An Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) contained in "Plan El Paso"  for the properties legally described as Section 22, 23, 26, and 27, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Survey; and a Portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park #2; and Lot 2, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Parks #2 Replat; and Lots 3 to 15, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park #3, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from O7, Urban Expansion to G7, Industrial. The proposed comprehensive plan amendment is in accordance with the policies of Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 100 Global Reach Drive. Property Owner: City of El Paso. PLCP19-00002

District 2

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

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

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(Attachment)

14.3.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of Section 22, 23, 26, and 27, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Survey; and a Portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park #2; and Lot 2, Block 2, Butterfield Trail Aviation Parks #2 Replat; and Lots 3 to 15, Block 2, and Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Butterfield Trail Aviation Park #3, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from SCZ (SmartCode Zone) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 100 Global Reach Drive. Property Owner: City of El Paso. PZRZ19-00022

District 2

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

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

15.

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

15.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) of the El Paso City Code by adding Section 15.12.015 (Utility Franchise Fee) in order for the grant of a franchise to the Water and Sewer Utility managed by the Public Service Board for the operation and maintenance of the Water and Sewer Utility System and the assessment of a franchise fee of 2.75 percent of total operating revenues of the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board.

All Districts

Capital Improvement, Sam Rodriguez, (915) 212-1845

(Attachment)

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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 an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Focused Advocacy, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for professional consulting services related to increasing investment opportunities within the City of El Paso, for a term of six (6) months beginning on January 1, 2020, for a fee of $12,000.00 per month, and reimbursement of travel expenses.

All Districts

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

(Attachment)

(Attachment)

16.2.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Professional Services Agreement (“PSA”) between the City of El Paso and Cross-National Advisory Partners, LLC (“Contractor”), for Contractor to provide consulting services related to the City of El Paso’s participation in Sister Cities International and other international programs.  The PSA shall be for a term of six months.  Contractor shall provide services in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00 per month.  In exchange, the City agrees to reimburse the Contractor’s reasonable travel expenses.

All Districts

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

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(Attachment)

17.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

17.1.

Discussion and action on an update of the Shared Use Mobility Devices pilot program under El Paso City Code 15.08.150.

All Districts

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Kevin Smith, (915) 212-1566

(Attachment)

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18.

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

18.1.

Discussion and action that the FY 2020 Budget Resolution, effective September 1, 2019, shall be amended effective December 17, 2019 by the following Resolution, that paragraph 70 is amended as follows:

70. That the franchise fee paid by the El Paso Water Utilities (“PSB Infrastructure Franchise Fee”), in the amount not to exceed $6,550,000.00 (“PSB Infrastructure Franchise Fee”), which compensates the City of El Paso for the use of city streets, and rights of way for the utility lines and wear and tear on the City streets, will be allocated as follows: up to $3,000,000.00 will be allocated to street maintenance and the remaining PSB Infrastructure Franchise Fee funds to the General Fund.

All Districts

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

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19.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

19.1.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution establishing a Youth Advisory Board for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters related to young people.  Presentation to be made by Nicole Ferrini, Community Development.

All Districts

Representative Alexsandra Annello, (915) 212-0002 Representative Cassandra Hernandez, (915) 212-0003

Representative Claudia Ordaz Perez, (915) 212-0006

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20.

MANAGEMENT UPDATES

20.1.

Presentation on recent efforts for the Pico Norte area which resulted in the flood plain designation being removed from over 1,100 properties.

District 3

Planning and Inspections, Phillip Etiwe, (915) 212-1553

Planning and Inspections, Kareem Dallo, (915) 212-1560,

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20.2.

Budget Update.

All Districts

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

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20.3.

Presentation and update on the El Paso Children's Museum.

Districts 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7

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

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20.4.

Presentation and discussion on the Street Resurfacing program.

All Districts

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

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20.5.

Quarterly presentation on active capital projects, Quality of Life, and Street project updates.

All Districts

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

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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.

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

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

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BUSINESS

1.

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

1.1.

Discussion and Action to direct the City Manager to obtain cost estimates on a feasibility study for the municipalization of an electric utility.

All Districts

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

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ADJOURN

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