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April 15, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY

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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 303-657-342# AND AGENDA REVIEW MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY April 14, 2025 9:00 AM Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 425-907-580#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that an Agenda Review Meeting will be conducted on April 14, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. and a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on April 15, 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 the corresponding Conference ID: Agenda Review, April 14, 2025 Conference ID: 425-907-580# Regular Council Meeting, April 15, 2025 Conference ID: 303-657-342# The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on 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 A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.
  4. 4 ROLL CALL
  5. 5 INVOCATION BY THE MOST REVEREND ANTHONY C. CELINO, D. D., J.C.L., FIRST AUXILIARY BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF EL PASO
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 At the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Madonado-Rocha, Community Youth Advocate David Serrano
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 7:43
  9. 9 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros WE HIKE: Hiking Safety Week Riot Ten Education & Sharing Day
  10. 10 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  11. 11 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ▶ jump to 53:58
  12. 12 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  13. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025. 25-455 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 55:58
  14. 14 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  15. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-85
  16. 16 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  17. 17 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  18. 3. That the City Manager is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and The Texas A&M Engineering Service on behalf of its Texas A&M Task Force 1, to increase the effectiveness of the TX-TF1 Water Rescue Program to begin on the date of the last signature and shall be in force until March 31, 2030. 25-470
  19. 19 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  20. 4. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A). 25-380
  21. 5. That the El Paso City Council hereby renames the street currently known as Boggiano Drive to Sanfeliz Hill Court, in its entirety, beginning at Turnberry Road and ending at Franklin Mountain State Park, illustrated on Exhibit “A” attached to the Resolution and in compliance with the El Paso City Code 19.15.140, and authorizes the City Manager to take the necessary steps to change the name herein described. Location: East of Bandolero Dr. and North of Thunderbird Dr. Applicant: Bret C. Preston and Maria A. Sanfeliz, SUNC24-00001 25-437
  22. 22 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  23. 6. A Resolution that the Taxpayer, SABRÉ PAGE, has 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 $298.13 for the property with the following legal description: 76 CHAPARRAL PARK LOT 3 (10643.63 SQ FT) 25-451
  24. 7. A Resolution that the Taxpayer, Arlette Y. Camacho, has 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(k) of the Tax Code, in the amount of $246.82 for the property with the following legal description: 34 HIGHLAND PARK N 1/2 OF 17 TO 20 (6000 SQ FT) 25-452
  25. 8. That City Council hereby requires that all budget transfers requiring Council approval that are over $1,500,000 and all contracts, bids, request for proposals or request for qualifications awards that are over $1,500,000, be placed on the regular agenda of the City Council Meeting Agenda. 25-471 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 75:26
  26. 26 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  27. 9. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify TE of El Paso, LLC that the City is terminating Contract No. 2023-0168 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service for convenience, pursuant to the Contract Clauses - Section 7A of this contract, due to contract expenditures being met and that the termination shall be effective as of April 15, 2025. 25-442
  28. 28 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  29. 29 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  30. 10. Scott Winton to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 25-486
  31. 31 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
  32. 32 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  33. 11. That the tax refunds 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) 25-449
  34. 34 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  35. 35 Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Amongst All Members of the Community
  36. 12. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Renard Johnson in the amounts of $1,000 Kirk Robison, $2,500 from Lisa Peisen, $5,000 from Ted Houghton, $2,500 from Paige Fox, $1,000 from Rick Lange, and $500 from Jack Champman. 25-484
  37. 37 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  38. 38 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  39. 13. Discussion and action to authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to the Texas District 3 Manager of the United States Postal Service in support of building additional facilities in Far East El Paso to support the amount of population increase in District 5. 25-481 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 363:36
  40. 40 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  41. 14. Discussion and action to support House Bill No.4591 “related to contributions to and benefits under certain fire and police pensions funds” as filed by Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez. 25-483 Approve Fail ▶ jump to 134:03
  42. 42 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  43. 15. Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of the discretionary funds from City Council District 4 in an amount not to exceed $350, to be used towards funding the registration costs to the Jacksonville Neighborhoods USA 50th anniversary conference for presidents or designees of the North Hills Neighborhood Pride Association, a recognized neighborhood association in District 4, serves a municipal purpose of cultivating an environment conducive to strong economic development, promoting the visual image of El Paso, enhancing El Paso’s quality of life and nurturing and promoting a healthy, sustainable community. 25-465 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 355:34
  44. 44 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  45. 16. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft and present a City ordinance within 120 days that would require retail grocery stores to offer fair access to discount pricing to all consumers, regardless of their access to or familiarity with digital technology. The ordinance would further require any grocery store that sells goods in the City of El Paso and offers digital coupons and/or discounts via the Internet, text message, or a mobile/smartphone application, to make traditional, physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers. 25-485 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 322:55
  46. 46 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  47. 47 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  48. 17. Update on the February 3, 2025 City Council motion directing the City Manager to conduct an analysis of local, state, and federal funding sources that could help fund the design and construction of the Deck Plaza; and to request a formally adopted position statement from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #5 Board about potential boundary expansion and the use of TIRZ #5 funds for Deck Plaza design and/or construction activities; and to include said position statement from the TIRZ #5 in any work product or recommendation resulting from this item. 25-409 ▶ jump to 363:50
  49. 49 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE:
  50. 50 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  51. 18. Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, dated July 2, 2024, by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality and NOTES LIVE INC., and its subsidiaries/affiliates a Colorado Corporation, incorporating a local preference for project-related hiring and procurement; updating project-related timelines; increasing the minimum investment to $100,000,000; and increasing the real property acreage associated with the proposed development located at Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and Gateway Boulevard North, El Paso, Texas, 79924. 25-454 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 203:27
  52. 19. An Ordinance approving an amendment to the Contract of Sale between the City of El Paso and VENU (dba Notes Live Inc.), a Colorado Corporation, amending the acreage of the property located at the Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and U.S. Highway 54, El Paso, TX 79924, legally described as a Portion of Block 7, Castner Range Subdivision No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and clarifying provisions pertaining to the parking agreement, title, and closing. 25-416
  53. 53 CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT: ▶ jump to 326:32
  54. 54 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. Members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling 1-915-213-4096 or toll free number 1-833-664-9267 at the prompt please enter the following Conference ID: 303-657-342# A sign-up form is available on line for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397
  55. 55 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  56. 56 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.
  57. 57 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  58. 20. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 6-9, Block 1, Golden Hill Addition, 1814 & 1818 Arizona Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) 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: 1814 and 1818 Arizona Avenue Applicant: Fernando and Frances S. Guijarro, PZRZ24-00001 25-438 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 417:24
  59. 21. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00010, to allow for infill development with 50% parking reduction on the property described as Lots 6-9, Block 1, Golden Hill Addition, 1814 & 1818 Arizona 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 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: 1814 and 1818 Arizona Avenue Applicant: Fernando and Frances S. Guijarro, PZST24-00010 25-439
  60. 22. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00016, to allow for infill development with reductions to average lot width, front, rear, and side yard setbacks and 100% parking reduction on the property described as Lot 9, Block 38, Magoffin Subdivision, 903 Park Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development 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: 903 Park Street Applicant: Eleuteria Sandra Hering, PZST24-00016 25-440
  61. 23. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 11B and Tract 12E, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-4 (Residential) and imposing a condition. 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: 8700 Pell Way Applicant: Hector Saucedo and Rene Saucedo, PZRZ24-00013 25-445
  62. 24. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 3-A-3 and Tract 5-A-1, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas: Parcel 1 from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-1 (Commercial) and Parcel 2 from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-2 (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: Northwest of Zaragoza Rd. and West of North Loop Dr. Applicant: North Goza LLC, PZRZ24-00009 25-446
  63. 63 Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments
  64. 25. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10739 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 15658, 15167, 15006, 12909, and 12141, and amending the Budget Resolution Fee Schedule to revise the Overdue Fines for Materials charged by the El Paso Public Library to $0.00 and forgive any outstanding fine balance for overdue materials. 25-401
  65. 65 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  66. 66 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  67. 26. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 1.4 Grow the core business of air transportation environment. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2020-487R Financial and Planning Services to Garver LLC and Ricondo & Associates, Inc. This change order will increase referenced contracts by $625,000.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $3,125,000.00. This change order will increase the capacity of the contract to cover services through its expiration on September 16, 2025. Department: El Paso International Airport Supplier 1: Garver LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $1,250,000.00 Change Order Amount: $312,500.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $1,562,500.00 Supplier 2: Ricondo & Associates, Inc. City & State: Chicago, IL Current Contract Estimated Amount: $1,250,000.00 Change Order Amount: $312,500.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $1,562,500.00 Current Contracts Estimated Amount: $ 2,500,000.00 Total Change Order Amount: $625,000.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $3,125,000.00 Account(s): 562-3000-521160-62030-P6201 Funding Source(s): Airport Enterprise Funds District(s): 3 This was a Request for Proposals Award - service contract. 25-448 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 419:39
  68. 68 Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments
  69. 27. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 4.1 Deliver bond projects impacting quality of life across the city in a timely, efficient manner. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0183 Tierra del Este Trail Improvements to LDCM Solutions, LLC for a total estimated amount of $893,623.00. This project is for the construction of a new trail that will connect existing trails at Rainbow Vista Park and Holly Springs Linear Park. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: LDCM Solutions, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Contract Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $758,489.00 Additive Alternate: $135,134.00 Total Estimated Award: $893,623.00 Account(s): 190-4800-29010-580270-PCP13PRKE01L Funding Source(s): 2012 Quality of Life Bond District(s): 5 This was a Low Bid Procurement - lump sum contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvements Departments recommend award as indicated to LDCM Solutions, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 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. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 25-444 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 420:28
  70. 70 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  71. 28. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.2 - Improve Competitiveness Through Infrastructure Improvements Impacting the Quality of Life. Award Summary: Discussion and action that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0276 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service to TE El Paso, LLC dba Vernon Gene’s Megastore, the sole and authorized distributor, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,140,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow the purchase of Autocar proprietary parts and service. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $465,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 68.89% increase due to price increases and additional contract capacity to maintain parts inventory. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: TE El Paso, LLC dba Vernon Gene’s Megastore City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $380,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,140,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $1,140,000.00 Account(s): 532-3600-531250-37020-P3701 (Service) 532-3600-531210-37020-P3701 (Parts) Funding Source(s): Internal Service 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 - (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets & Maintenance Departments recommend award as indicated to TE El Paso, LLC dba Vernon Gene’s Megastore 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. 25-443 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 422:01
  72. 72 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  73. 73 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  74. 29. An Ordinance granting Dominion Ambulance, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019489 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. 25-396 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 360:12
  75. 30. An Ordinance granting Elite Medical Air Transport, LLC D/B/A Emergent Air, a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019518 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. 25-397
  76. 31. An Ordinance granting Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019488 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer services. 25-398
  77. 32. An Ordinance granting Life Ambulance Service, INC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019491 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service. 25-399
  78. 78 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  79. 33. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 2-B, 2-B-1, 2-B-5, Block 18, Ysleta Grant Surveys, 523 Giles, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1/c (Commercial/conditions), 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: 523 Giles Road Applicant: Daniel Resendez, PZRZ24-00011 25-228 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 424:24
  80. 34. An Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Tracts 1D1 and 5A and a portion of Tracts 2A1 and 5C, Section 2, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-5 (Residential), and imposing a condition. 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 Stan Roberts Sr. Ave. and East of US-54 Patriot Freeway Applicant: Pay All My Friends, LLC, PZRZ24-00030 25-346 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 425:52
  81. 81 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  82. 82 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  83. 35. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of real property commonly known as 320 W. San Antonio, El Paso, Texas, and further described as a portion of Block 31, according to the Mills Map of the City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas, and a portion of Old Sonora Street (now closed), for the purchase price of $2,450,000.00. Further, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Lynx Industries, Ltd. for the purchase of the property; (2) sign any and all documents related or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers necessary for the purchase and closing of the property. 25-472 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 430:20
  84. 36. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of real property commonly known as 301 W. Overland, El Paso, Texas, and further described as 159 feet on Chihuahua Street X 120 feet on Overland Street, Block 31, Mills Map Addition, situated within the corporate limits of the City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas, for the purchase price of $2,340,000.00. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Lynx Industries Ltd. for the purchase of the property; (2) sign any and all documents related or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers necessary for the purchase and closing of the property. 25-474 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 434:00
  85. 85 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  86. 37. Discussion and action on a Resolution adopting the 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates for each craft or classification of worker in Building Construction Trades and Heavy and Highway Construction Trades and authorizing the City Engineer, when necessary, to clarify the definitions of work performed by each craft or type of worker. The effective date for said wage rates to be April 15, 2025. 25-450 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 241:45
  87. 38. Discussion and action that the City of El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Defense Compatible Use and Installation Resilience grant program (“Grant Program”) requesting funds in the amount of $360,000.00 from the Grant Program, with a $50,000.00 match required from the City, for a total of $410,000.00 for the Fort Bliss SHIELD Study Project. 25-453 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 442:23
  88. 88 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  89. 89 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.
  90. 90 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
  91. 91 ADJOURN
  92. 92 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  93. 93 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  94. 94 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:26
  95. 95 Note ▶ jump to 0:32
  96. 96 Note ▶ jump to 0:32
  97. 18. Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, dated July 2, 2024, by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality and NOTES LIVE INC., and its subsidiaries/affiliates a Colorado Corporation, incorporating a local preference for project-related hiring and procurement; updating project-related timelines; increasing the minimum investment to $100,000,000; and increasing the real property acreage associated with the proposed development located at Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and Gateway Boulevard North, El Paso, Texas, 79924. 25-454 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 205:45
  98. 18. Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, dated July 2, 2024, by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality and NOTES LIVE INC., and its subsidiaries/affiliates a Colorado Corporation, incorporating a local preference for project-related hiring and procurement; updating project-related timelines; increasing the minimum investment to $100,000,000; and increasing the real property acreage associated with the proposed development located at Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and Gateway Boulevard North, El Paso, Texas, 79924. 25-454 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 220:54
  99. 99 Note
  100. 16. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft and present a City ordinance within 120 days that would require retail grocery stores to offer fair access to discount pricing to all consumers, regardless of their access to or familiarity with digital technology. The ordinance would further require any grocery store that sells goods in the City of El Paso and offers digital coupons and/or discounts via the Internet, text message, or a mobile/smartphone application, to make traditional, physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers. 25-485 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 324:46
  101. 16. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft and present a City ordinance within 120 days that would require retail grocery stores to offer fair access to discount pricing to all consumers, regardless of their access to or familiarity with digital technology. The ordinance would further require any grocery store that sells goods in the City of El Paso and offers digital coupons and/or discounts via the Internet, text message, or a mobile/smartphone application, to make traditional, physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers. 25-485 Approve Fail ▶ jump to 325:57