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City Plan Commission
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    Discussion and action on the City Plan Commission minutes for April 10, 2025.
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    PZDS24-00031: Lot 1, Block 367, Vista Del Sol Unit No. 80, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 11409 Cedar Oak Dr. Existing Zoning: C-4/c (Commercial/condition) Request: Detailed site development plan approval as per Ordinance No. 014649 Existing Use: Office warehouse Proposed Use: Office warehouse Property Owner: AMPTX Properties, LLC Representative: Sitework Engineering, LLC District: 7 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603, [email protected]
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    PZDS25-00002: Lot 2, Block 9, Lafayette Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 8021 North Loop Dr. Existing Zoning: C-3/c (Commercial/condition) Request: Detailed site development plan approval as per Ordinance No. 016540 Existing Use: Automobile (sales, service, storage and rental) Proposed Use: Automobile (sales, service, storage and rental) Property Owner: Jorge G. Rivera Representative: Vanessa Duran District: 3 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603, [email protected]
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    PZDS25-00010: Tract 2G3B and a portion of Tract 2G3, Section 38, Block 80, Township 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 10642 Montana Ave. Existing Zoning: P-I (Planned Industrial), C-4 (Commercial), C-1 (Commercial) Request: Detailed Site Development Plan per P-I (Planned Industrial) zone district Existing Use: Self-storage warehouse Proposed Use: Self-storage warehouse Property Owner: El Paso Six Storage 18 (TX) LLC Representative: Jeff Tondre, ESP Associates, Inc. District: 3 Staff Contact: Blanca Perez, (915) 212-1561, [email protected]
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    SUSU25-00025: Gomez Subdivision Unit Two - Tracts 1-B-5 and 1-G, Block 9, Upper Valley Surveys, El Paso County, Texas Location: West of Westside Dr. and North of Gomez Rd. Existing Zoning: R-2 Property Owner: Templo Cristiano Fuente De Vida, Inc. Representative: G-3ngineering, LLC District: 1 Staff Contact: Saul Fontes, (915) 212-1606, [email protected]
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    SUSC25-00001: Montecillo Unit Eight Replat A - Being a replat of Blocks 1 and 2, Vin Madrid Street, and Vin Aragon Street Rights of Way, Montecillo Unit Eight and a portion of Castellano Drive Right of Way, Montecillo Unit 4 “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: South of Castellano Dr. and West of Mesa St. Existing Zoning: SCZ-T4O (SmartCode; Transect 4O) and SCZ -T1 (SmartCode; Transect 1) Property Owner: EPT Mesa Development, LP Representative: Brock & Bustillos District: 8 Staff Contact: Armida R Martinez, (915) 212-1605, [email protected]
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    PZRZ24-00019: A portion of Tracts 5C, 6C, and 7C and all of Tracts 8B, Block 55, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 9050 Escobar Dr. Zoning: R-3 (Residential) Request: To rezone from R-3 (Residential) to C-4 (Commercial) Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Motor carrier terminal Property Owner: Idea Public Schools Representative: Conrad Conde, Conde, Inc District: 7 Staff Contact: Luis Zamora, (915) 212-1552, [email protected]
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City Review Committee
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    PLRG25-00004 - The South 3 feet of Lot 16, All of Lot 17, North 24 feet of Lot 18, Block 150, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas ADDRESS: 2110 N. Kansas Street APPLICANT: Moreno Manuel E. & Diane F. Moreno. REPRESENTATIVE: Gerardo Banuelos REQUEST: Reconstruction of an existing garage ZONING: R-4/NCO (Residential/Neighborhood Conservancy Overlay) STAFF CONTACT: Saul J. G. Pina, (915) 212-1604, [email protected]
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Museums And Cultural Affairs Advisory Board
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    Approval of Minutes: March 20, 2025

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    Discussion and Update on the Mexican American Cultural Center.

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    Presentation and Discussion by Destination El Paso on Tourism Development Strategies.

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    Museum Reports: Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Art, and Museum of History.

City Council Work Session
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    Operational Focus Updates

    Presentation, Discussion, and Action on the Economic & International Development International Program and adoption of the City of El Paso’s International Policy Agenda.

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Niño, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Operational Focus Updates

    Presentation and discussion on Robert’s Rules of Order.
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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company's Approval to Implement a Time-Varying Rate Pilot Program - PUC#56658; HQ#UTILITY-41 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of a Military Resiliency Services Tariff; HQ#UTILITY-52 (551.071)

    A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Canales, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Executive Session

    Discussion on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in El Paso; HQ 25-4751 (551.071) (551.072) (551.087) [POSTPONED FROM 04-14-2025]

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Limón, to Postponed the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Agenda Ready
    Operational Focus Updates

    Presentation, Discussion, and Action on the Economic & International Development International Program and adoption of the City of El Paso’s International Policy Agenda.
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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071)

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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company's Approval to Implement a Time-Varying Rate Pilot Program - PUC#56658; HQ#UTILITY-41 (551.071)

    A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Executive Session

    Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071)

City Council
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    Minutes

    Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025.

    A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Niño, to Approved as Revised the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Request to Excuse

    REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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    Resolutions

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

    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
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    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)
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    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)
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    Resolutions

    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.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Applications for Tax Refunds

    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)
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Chávez, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  10. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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

    A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  11. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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
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  12. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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
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  13. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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
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  14. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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
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  15. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.
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    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Niño, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  19. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.
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  20. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  21. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.
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  22. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.
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  23. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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.
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  24. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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

    A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  25. Second Reading
    Ordinances

    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

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Limón, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  26. Agenda Ready
    Operational Focus Updates

    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.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Acevedo, to Amend the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  28. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Niño, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  29. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  30. Agenda Ready
    Resolutions

    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.
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    Resolutions

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  32. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  33. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  34. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Niño, seconded by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  35. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Boyar Trejo, to Approve the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  36. Agenda Ready
    Board Re-Appointments

    Scott Winton to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.
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  37. Agenda Ready
    Notice of Campaign Contributions

    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.

  38. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Boyar Trejo, to Amend the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  39. Agenda Ready
    Other Business

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Acevedo, seconded by Representative Chávez, to Amend the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  40. Agenda Ready
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    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approved as Revised the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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  41. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Boyar Trejo, seconded by Representative Limón, to Amend the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

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  42. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    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.

    A motion was made by Representative Acevedo, seconded by Representative Niño, to Approve the item. The motion failed by the following vote:

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Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee
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    Roll Call.

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    Discussion and Action to Approve Minutes of: March 20, 2025.

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    Citizen Comment Period: Individuals limited to 3 minutes; no specific action may be taken.

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    El Paso VA Health Care Clinic Update - Interim Director - Mark Rielo.

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    El Paso County Update - Veterans Assistance Program Manager - Antoinette Hunt.

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    Discussion: Community update, Gentiva Hospice, Nicole Castaneda We Honor Veterans Coordinator.

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    Discussion: Monthly Update from VAAC Sub Committees Chairs. a. Employment b. Homelessness c. Mental Health

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    Discussion: Guidance for Annual update to Council scheduled for April 28, 2025.

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    Division of Veteran and Military Affairs Update.

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    Announcements: Limited to Veteran and Military events pertinent to the El Paso Region.

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    Discussion on proposed agenda items for next meeting.

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    Next VAAC Meeting: Thursday May 15, 2025, at 10:00AM.

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    Discussion and Action: Vote to excuse or unexcused absent VAAC members from previous meeting a. Miguel Rosales D7

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    Board Appointments

    Pamela Soto to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.

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  4. Agenda Ready
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    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting an appropriation from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $4,000,000.00, with the federal government contributing $3,200,000.00 and an $800,000.00 match from the City, for the Ysleta International Port of Entry Engineering Design Project.

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  5. Agenda Ready
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    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit FY2026 grant application for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) and to accept, alter, decline, modify, terminate and/or execute all necessary documents related to the grant. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Requesting grant funding for $2,023,985.00, with a cash match of $596,445.00, and an In-kind of $1,267,598.00. If awarded, the grant will provide financial support to the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force to combat motor vehicle theft, burglary of motor vehicles and fraud-related motor vehicle crime.

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  6. Agenda Ready
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    Bianca de Leon to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.

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  7. Agenda Ready
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    James H. Green Jr. to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.

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  8. Agenda Ready
    Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements

    Discussion and action on Agreement No. 2001-017R, with Oracle to continue to provide Financial and Human Resources Management system software each fiscal year as governed by City Council's approval of the annual City budget.

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  10. Agenda Ready
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    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $11,800,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Fire Station 12 Reconstruction Project.

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  11. Agenda Ready
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    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Innovation Factory Phase II Project.

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00, to provide food for a public event during a Mother's Day celebration at Memorial Senior Center on May 9, 2025.

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Board Re-Appointments

    Deborah A. Zuloaga to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

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    Isabel White to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.

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  15. Agenda Ready
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    Celinda R. Crews to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.

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    Operational Focus Updates

    Animal Shelter Advisory Committee annual update.

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  17. First Reading
    Ordinances

    An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Chapter 20.08 (Appendix A), Table of Permissible Uses, Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), and (Appendix C) Table of Parking Requirements and Standards of the El Paso City Code to support the goals and priorities of downtown redevelopment, add definitions, disallow incompatible uses within the C-5 (Commercial) Zoning District, and allow uses supportive of high-density development. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

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  18. Agenda Ready
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    Johnny Escalante to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

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    Michelle Esparza to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

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  22. Agenda Ready
    Members of the City Council

    Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,400.00) towards the costs of equipment rental, movie license fees, permits, staff time and other related items necessary for the support of the "Movies in the Park" event, a series of movie nights in parks located within District 6, and declares that this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors to the City of El Paso, which benefits the community and instills community pride.

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  23. Agenda Ready
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    Arlene Carroll to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

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    PZRZ24-00019: A portion of Tracts 5C, 6C, and 7C and all of Tracts 8B, Block 55, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 9050 Escobar Dr. Zoning: R-3 (Residential) Request: To rezone from R-3 (Residential) to C-4 (Commercial) Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Motor carrier terminal Property Owner: Idea Public Schools Representative: Conrad Conde, Conde, Inc District: 7 Staff Contact: Luis Zamora, (915) 212-1552, [email protected]

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    SUSC25-00001: Montecillo Unit Eight Replat A - Being a replat of Blocks 1 and 2, Vin Madrid Street, and Vin Aragon Street Rights of Way, Montecillo Unit Eight and a portion of Castellano Drive Right of Way, Montecillo Unit 4 “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: South of Castellano Dr. and West of Mesa St. Existing Zoning: SCZ-T4O (SmartCode; Transect 4O) and SCZ -T1 (SmartCode; Transect 1) Property Owner: EPT Mesa Development, LP Representative: Brock & Bustillos District: 8 Staff Contact: Armida R Martinez, (915) 212-1605, [email protected]

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    SUSU25-00025: Gomez Subdivision Unit Two - Tracts 1-B-5 and 1-G, Block 9, Upper Valley Surveys, El Paso County, Texas Location: West of Westside Dr. and North of Gomez Rd. Existing Zoning: R-2 Property Owner: Templo Cristiano Fuente De Vida, Inc. Representative: G-3ngineering, LLC District: 1 Staff Contact: Saul Fontes, (915) 212-1606, [email protected]

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    PZDS25-00010: Tract 2G3B and a portion of Tract 2G3, Section 38, Block 80, Township 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 10642 Montana Ave. Existing Zoning: P-I (Planned Industrial), C-4 (Commercial), C-1 (Commercial) Request: Detailed Site Development Plan per P-I (Planned Industrial) zone district Existing Use: Self-storage warehouse Proposed Use: Self-storage warehouse Property Owner: El Paso Six Storage 18 (TX) LLC Representative: Jeff Tondre, ESP Associates, Inc. District: 3 Staff Contact: Blanca Perez, (915) 212-1561, [email protected]

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    PZDS25-00002: Lot 2, Block 9, Lafayette Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 8021 North Loop Dr. Existing Zoning: C-3/c (Commercial/condition) Request: Detailed site development plan approval as per Ordinance No. 016540 Existing Use: Automobile (sales, service, storage and rental) Proposed Use: Automobile (sales, service, storage and rental) Property Owner: Jorge G. Rivera Representative: Vanessa Duran District: 3 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603, [email protected]

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    PZDS24-00031: Lot 1, Block 367, Vista Del Sol Unit No. 80, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 11409 Cedar Oak Dr. Existing Zoning: C-4/c (Commercial/condition) Request: Detailed site development plan approval as per Ordinance No. 014649 Existing Use: Office warehouse Proposed Use: Office warehouse Property Owner: AMPTX Properties, LLC Representative: Sitework Engineering, LLC District: 7 Staff Contact: Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1603, [email protected]

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    Discussion and action on the City Plan Commission minutes for April 10, 2025.

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