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September 3, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 153-781-51#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 3, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
  3. 3 At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: Phone conference ID: 153-781-51# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb
  4. 4 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 1:42
  5. 5 Canutillo High School and Northwest Early College High School at the Invitation of City Representative Alejandra Chávez Mason Gossett Elias Ocon Mia Valle Moises Aguirre Leen Azzam Bianca Macias
  6. 6 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 3:31
  7. 7 100th Anniversary of Cathedral High School Josie Karam Day El Paso International City of Peace Day Childhood Cancer Awareness Month El Paso Startup Week
  8. 8 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 72:54
  9. 9 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  10. 10 INVOCATION
  11. 11 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 76:33
  12. 12 Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.
  13. 13 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
  14. 14 Call to the Public will begin at 10:00 a.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.
  15. 15 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ▶ jump to 123:59
  16. 16 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 125:03
  17. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 18, 2025, and the Special Meeting of August 18, 2025. 25-1091
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  19. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-95
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  21. 3. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign the First Amendment to the Air Cargo Center Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Texas (the "Landlord"), and Science Applications International Corporation, a Delaware Corporation authorized to do business in Texas, as ("Tenant"), at the Air Cargo Center located at 301 George Perry Blvd., Suite C & D, El Paso, Texas 79925, to extend the current option period until December 31, 2025, add an option to extend for five (5) years. 25-1026
  22. 4. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Concession and License Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Texas (the "City"), and SWYFT, Inc. ("Concessionaire"), located at 6701 Convair Road, El Paso, Texas, 79925, to increase the number of Automated Retail Machines, increase the square footage of the Concession site, adjust the rate per square foot, and change the annual rate. 25-1037
  23. 5. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Eighth Amendment to Lease Agreement by and between the City of El Paso ("Lessor") and Azar - Coleman Properties, ("Lessee") to the Lease Agreement dated June 8, 1982, as amended, for the purposes of removing the property upon which the Cattle Baron Restaurant is located, the remaining Leasehold interest is described as: Portion of Lot 1, Block 19, El Paso International Airport Tract, Unit 10, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Such leased premises are sometimes referred to as Parcel 1, Tract C (41,152.06 SF), Tract D (39,844.00 SF); and A Portion of Lot 4A25, Block 2, Ascarate Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Such Leased premises are sometimes referred to as Parcel 3, Tract A (288,727.35 SF), Tract B (54,958.78SF). 25-1089
  24. 6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to ratify the outstanding invoices owed to LexisNexis Coplogic Solutions totaling $67,500.00 relating to the annual maintenance for the El Paso Police Department’s online reporting program and to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoices and authorize any budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoices. 25-1088
  25. 7. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal agreement between the 911 District, City of El Paso, and the County of El Paso for Law Enforcement Information Sharing for the On-Call Records Management System. The City will fund the On-Call Records Management System (RMS) at 50% and the County of El Paso will fund in the amount of 50%. The 911 District will serve as the provider of the infrastructure, software application, and technical support for the RMS. 25-1061
  26. 8. A Resolution re-establishing the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters regarding the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and the Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) also known as Senior Corps. 25-1070
  27. 9. A Resolution establishing the Greater El Paso, Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on Matters related to Promotion of Tourism and Convention Activity in the City. 25-1084
  28. 10. A Resolution amending the enabling resolution of the Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC) in accordance with the direction provided by the El Paso City Council on May 12, 2025 to standardize the Boards and Commissions of the City of El Paso. 25-1085
  29. 11. A Resolution that the Taxpayer, DOUGLAS M. & SILVIA A WATTS, have met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2024 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $2,761.91, for the property with the following legal description: 2 STONEHEDGE ESTATES LOT 11. 25-1063
  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:
  31. 12. Ratify the reappointment of Gary M. Borsch to the Fire and Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees by City Manager Dionne Mack. 25-1090
  32. 32 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  33. 13. Elizabeth Thurmond-Bengtson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 25-1138
  34. 34 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  35. 14. Gabriel Gonzalez to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 25-1142
  36. 36 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  37. 15. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,500 from Donald & Adair Margo, $1,500 from Ryan & Meghan McCrory and $1,000 from Steve Ortega. 25-1109
  38. 38 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  39. 39 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.
  40. 16. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00018, to allow for infill development with reduction to rear and side street setbacks on the property described as Lots 28, 29, 30, and 31, Block 23, Second Revised Map of Sunset Heights, 506 Randolph Drive, 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. 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: 506 Randolph Drive Applicant: Hugo Castillo, PZST24-00018 25-1067 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 134:25
  41. 17. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 9, Block 9, Upper Valley Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: South of Artcraft Rd. and West of Westside Dr. Applicant: Artwest Ventures LLC PZRZ24-00005 25-1068
  42. 18. An Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) contained in "Plan El Paso" for the properties legally described as a portion of Tract 9, Block 9, Upper Valley Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from O-3, Agriculture to G-4, Suburban (Walkable). Subject Property: South of Artcraft Rd. and West of Westside Dr. Applicant: Artwest Ventures LLC PLCP24-00003 25-1071
  43. 19. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00007, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as Tract 1B, A.F. Miller Survey 214, 6500 N. Mesa Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. 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: 6500 N. Mesa Street Applicant: City of El Paso, PZST24-00007 25-1072
  44. 20. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 1B (n/k/a Tract 1B1), Nellie D. Mundy Survey No. 243, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3A (Residential) to P-R II (Planned Residential II). 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: Dewberry Dr. (North of Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr. and East of Resler Dr.) Applicant: DVEP Land LLC, PZRZ25-00010 25-1074
  45. 21. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00003, to allow for a professional office, front, rear and side setback reduction, and 70% parking reduction on the property described as Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 60, Franklin Heights Addition, 1514 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided 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: 1514 Montana Avenue Applicant: John Falvey, PZST25-00003 25-1075
  46. 22. An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as the West 10 feet of Lot 22, all of Lot 23, and the East 5 feet of Lot 24, Block 17, Cotton Addition, 2320 Montana Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to S-D (Special Development), 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 a boutique 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. 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: 2320 Montana Avenue Applicant: Ana Lujan, PZRZ25-00002 25-1076
  47. 23. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00002, to allow for a 100% parking reduction and a rear setback reduction on the property described as the northerly 58.90 feet of Lot 16 and the northerly 58.90 feet of the easterly-half of Lot 15, Block 13, Cotton Addition, 809 N. Eucalyptus Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.14.070 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is 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: 809 N. Eucalyptus Street Applicant: John M. Holland LLC, PZST25-00002 25-1077
  48. 24. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 54, Cinecue Park Subdivision, 8172 Lowd Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-2 (Residential). 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: 8172 Lowd Avenue Applicant: Armando and Leticia Urenda, PZRZ25-00017 25-1078
  49. 25. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Shadow Mountain, 201 Shadow Mountain Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from G-MU/c (General Mixed Use/conditions) to C-1/c (Commercial/conditions) and Lot 1, Block 1, Shadow Mountain Unit Two, 135 Shadow Mountain Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from G-MU (General Mixed Use) to C-1 (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: 201 and 135 Shadow Mountain Drive Applicant: Saadatkhah Abdolkarim, PZRZ25-00016 25-1079
  50. 26. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 3, Block B, Arnold Foothills, 7750 Alabama Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to A-O (Apartment/Office). 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: 7750 Alabama Street Applicant: Karam Development, PZRZ25-00014 25-1081
  51. 27. An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.24 (City Parks and Recreation Areas), Section 13.24.090 (Motor Vehicles) and Section 13.24.010 (Creation and Purpose of Parks and Recreation Department; Definitions; and Sale of Goods and Services) to allow motor vehicles to drive and park at Lincoln Park for permitted Cultural Events with a penalty as provided by Section 13.24.220. 25-1107
  52. 52 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  53. 28. An Ordinance changing the zoning of being a portion of Tract 8, Nellie D. Mundy Survey No. 239, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to G-MU (General Mixed Use), approving a master zoning plan, and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: Generally North of Talbot Ave. and West of S. Desert Blvd. Applicant: Sangiovese, LLC PZRZ24-00021 25-916 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 138:59
  54. 29. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Unit 4 Replat A, 3101 N. Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) to C-2/sc (Commercial/special contract). 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: 3101 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: Martha Summerford, PZRZ24-00033 25-980 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 144:23
  55. 30. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00015, to allow for a ballroom on the property described as all of Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Subdivision Unit 4 Replat A, 3101 N. Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being a provided 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: 3101 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: Martha Summerford, PZST24-00015 25-981
  56. 31. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Unit 4 Replat A, 3113 North Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial/special contract) to C-3/sc (Commercial/special contract) and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3113 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: The Savage Oil Company, PZRZ24-00028 25-982 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 170:07
  57. 32. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00005, to allow for a planned residential development on the property described as Lot 34, and 35, Block 6, Stiles Gardens, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.470 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided 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: 7233-7235 Dale Road Applicant: EVIS Properties LLC, PZST24-00005 25-983 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 177:46
  58. 33. An Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: A Portion of Tract 3A, S.A. & M.G. Railway Company Survey No. 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to PR-II (Planned Residential II); and, Parcel 2: A Portion of Tract 3A, S.A. & M.G. Railway Company Survey No. 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial); and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: North of Montoya Ln., and West of Desert Blvd. Applicant: Charles Patrick Mitchell, PZRZ25-00005 25-1005 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 179:04
  59. 34. An Ordinance Repealing Ordinances 011469 and 019329 that created the Americorps Seniors Advisory Council of the City of El Paso. 25-1019 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 180:09
  60. 35. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 015105 (an Ordinance Creating the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board) as amended by Ordinance No. 017990, to repeal references and language regarding the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board. 25-1021
  61. 61 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  62. 36. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to explore and develop a comprehensive set of anti-displacement strategies, tools, and policies grounded in best practices and tailored to El Paso’s context, with a particular focus on vulnerable neighborhoods experiencing emergent economic pressures, redevelopment activity, and/or rising housing costs. This framework may include, but is not limited to: tenant protections to the extent allowed by state law; preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing; income-targeted zoning and overlay tools; community ownership models such as community land trusts (CLTs), limited-equity housing cooperatives, tenant opportunity to purchase/right of first refusal programs, and community development corporations (CDCs); and other relevant strategies. Preliminary recommendations and potential implementation pathways shall be presented for Council consideration on a timeline consistent with the implementation of other forthcoming Goal 8 housing strategies. 25-1135 ▶ jump to 251:56
  63. 37. Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to fund Representative Fierro’s attendance at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Training serves a municipal purpose of setting the standard for sound governance and fiscal management as well as for a safe and secure city. 25-1136 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 348:37
  64. 36. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to explore and develop a comprehensive set of anti-displacement strategies, tools, and policies grounded in best practices and tailored to El Paso’s context, with a particular focus on vulnerable neighborhoods experiencing emergent economic pressures, redevelopment activity, and/or rising housing costs. This framework may include, but is not limited to: tenant protections to the extent allowed by state law; preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing; income-targeted zoning and overlay tools; community ownership models such as community land trusts (CLTs), limited-equity housing cooperatives, tenant opportunity to purchase/right of first refusal programs, and community development corporations (CDCs); and other relevant strategies. Preliminary recommendations and potential implementation pathways shall be presented for Council consideration on a timeline consistent with the implementation of other forthcoming Goal 8 housing strategies. 25-1135 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 295:01
  65. 38. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to have staff work in coordination with the El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance and return to City Council within 60 days with a written report outlining: Identified safety issues and concerns related to short-term rentals in the City of El Paso, and An update on the current state of short-term rentals within the city. 25-1140 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 271:04
  66. 39. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to organize and host an open meeting within 60 days with local contractors to receive feedback regarding the City of El Paso's current contracting and procurement processes. The purpose of the meeting is to: Solicit input on how to improve contract language and bid documents, Understand factors that influence contractors' decisions to submit or not submit bids for City projects, Increase competition and participation in future City solicitations. The meeting will serve as a forum for open dialogue between City staff and the contracting community to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the City's procurement practices. 25-1141 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 353:42
  67. 66 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  68. 40. Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for solicitation 2025-0363 Flight View and Flight Status Software and Maintenance to OAG Aviation Worldwide, LLC the sole and authorized distributor of FlightView Web Components and FlightView XML Flight Status Data for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $145,646.62. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow the continuation of services are for arrival and departure schedules and other flight information to be displayed in the terminal and on the airport’s website, as well as a flight tracker map.     Contract Variance:  The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $7,884.45 for the initial term, which represents a 5.72% increase due to a price increase for software and maintenance.    Department:  Aviation  Award to:  OAG Aviation Worldwide LLC  City & State:  Chicago, IL  Item(s):  All  Initial Term:  3 Years  Option Term:  N/A  Total Contract Time:   3 Years  Annual Estimated Award:  $48,548.87  Term Estimated Award:  $145,646.62  Option Term Estimated Award:  N/A  Total Estimated Award:  $145,646.62  Account(s):  562-3000-62030-522150-P6203  Funding Source(s):  Airport Operations Fund District(s):  All    Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source – (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies;    The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and El Paso International Airport Departments recommend award as indicated to OAG Aviation Worldwide LLC under the exemption listed above.     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. 25-1087 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 359:48
  69. 68 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  70. 41. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and FERVERET, INC., (“Applicant”), to further the municipal purpose of promoting economic development in the City, in support of the business operations at the Innovation Factory located at 501 George Perry Suite F, El Paso, Texas 79925 and as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A of the Agreement. The business operations include the development of the Applicant’s immersion cooling solution technology, which aims to address the increasing demand for power-intensive microchips and reduce data center emissions. The Agreement requires the Applicant to create 30 full-time employees, or an equivalent number of hours at or above the median county wage for El Paso County, Texas within the first 3 years of the Agreement. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $875,634.84 in the form of Rental Assistance, Operating Expenses, Tenant Improvements, and Business Expense assistance. 25-1080 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 346:22
  71. 42. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor of El Paso to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Sunland Park, New Mexico, in order to coordinate and share development information along the shared boundaries of the two jurisdictions. 25-1082 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 204:43
  72. 43. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing budget transfers, as part of the fiscal year 2025 year-end closing process, in the estimated amount of $15.4 million comprised from investment earnings, unspent bond proceeds and prior appropriations to be allocated to cover specified expenditures. 25-1093 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 246:46
  73. 72 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  74. 73 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.
  75. 74 Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING
  76. 75 ADJOURN
  77. 76 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  78. 77 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  79. 79 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  80. 80 Note ▶ jump to 0:10
  81. 81 Note ▶ jump to 0:11
  82. 82 Note
  83. 43. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing budget transfers, as part of the fiscal year 2025 year-end closing process, in the estimated amount of $15.4 million comprised from investment earnings, unspent bond proceeds and prior appropriations to be allocated to cover specified expenditures. 25-1093 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 250:58
  84. 39. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to organize and host an open meeting within 60 days with local contractors to receive feedback regarding the City of El Paso's current contracting and procurement processes. The purpose of the meeting is to: Solicit input on how to improve contract language and bid documents, Understand factors that influence contractors' decisions to submit or not submit bids for City projects, Increase competition and participation in future City solicitations. The meeting will serve as a forum for open dialogue between City staff and the contracting community to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the City's procurement practices. 25-1141 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 358:23
  85. 36. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to explore and develop a comprehensive set of anti-displacement strategies, tools, and policies grounded in best practices and tailored to El Paso’s context, with a particular focus on vulnerable neighborhoods experiencing emergent economic pressures, redevelopment activity, and/or rising housing costs. This framework may include, but is not limited to: tenant protections to the extent allowed by state law; preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing; income-targeted zoning and overlay tools; community ownership models such as community land trusts (CLTs), limited-equity housing cooperatives, tenant opportunity to purchase/right of first refusal programs, and community development corporations (CDCs); and other relevant strategies. Preliminary recommendations and potential implementation pathways shall be presented for Council consideration on a timeline consistent with the implementation of other forthcoming Goal 8 housing strategies. 25-1135 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 336:44