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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/2/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-1427 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-102 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-1417 13. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement regarding Mutual Cooperation between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Community Foundation to continue the cooperative relationship for cultural programming initiatives and projects promoting the visual image of the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
25-1392 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-1416 45. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of the right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the New Years Eve Ball Drop from 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Mesa St. between Franklin Ave. and Texas Ave., upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Parks and Recreation Department   Not available Not available
25-1425 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the final 2025 tax roll for all entities, including the ratified tax rate for Socorro Independent School District, Tornillo Independent School District, and Tornillo Water District, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.   Not available Not available
25-1435 17. Board AppointmentsMarlene Gonzalez to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.   Not available Not available
25-1426 18. Applications for Tax RefundsThat 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 overpayment exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B)   Not available Not available
25-1422 19. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0231 Zoo Produce Diet (Re-bid) to Olus Distributing, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $338,013.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $225,342.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $563,355.00. This contract will provide fresh produce for Zoo animals. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $288,013.01 for the initial term, which represents a 576.03% increase due to additional contract years and price increases. Department: Zoo Award to: Olus Distributing, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $112,671.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $338,013.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $225,342.00 Total Estimated Award: $563,355.00 Account(s): 452-3400-52140-P5241-531100 Funding Source(s): Zoo Operations District(s): All This    Not available Not available
25-1412 110. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Buyer, for the purchase price of $152,000.00; such real property legally described as Tract 17-B-2-A-5, Block 12, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas according to the resurvey of Ysleta Grant made for tax purposes, and numbered as 12 Ysleta TR 17-B-2-A-5, El Paso, Texas 79907.   Not available Not available
25-1413 111. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Cortez Wholesale Inc., for the purchase price of $165,000; such real property legally described as Alameda & Piedras-PID 212380.   Not available Not available
25-1414 212. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Vacating a portion of Resler Drive Right-of-Way located on a 0.172-acre portion of Tract 1B, S.J. Larkin Survey 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of Paseo Del Norte Rd. and West of Resler Dr. Applicant: Jacob Harris, Plexxar Unit #1 LLC. SURW25-00011   Not available Not available
25-1415 213. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Comanche EP LLC to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a balcony, the surface encroachment of (2) two sets of stairs and a backflow water preventer, and the subsurface encroachment of a basement, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 312 E. Overland Avenue, El Paso, Texas; setting the license term for ten years (10) with one (1) renewable ten (10) year term. Subject Property: 312 E. Overland Avenue Applicant: Comanche EP LLC PSPN25-00002   Not available Not available
25-1430 114. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending the 2025 Proposed Thoroughfare System, as incorporated into Plan El Paso, to delete the proposed collector extension of Ninth Street that runs between La Mesa Street and Vinton Avenue; to delete the proposed collector connection between Suncrest Drive and Vin Rambla Drive; and to connect collectors Suncrest Drive and Vin Morella Way to 1-10.   Not available Not available
25-1361 115. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dr. Roberto Moreno, for the purchase price of $130,000.00; such real property municipally known and numbered as 331 W. Missouri, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
25-1335 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a portion of a sixty-foot drainage easement (0.69 acres of land) located within Block 9, Canutillo Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: North of Los Mochis Dr. and West of Interstate 10 Applicant: Chanate Partners, LTD, SUET24-00006   Not available Not available
25-1429 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution determining the City of El Paso’s voting allocation for candidates to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.   Not available Not available
25-1431 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to support initiatives, events, and meetings for District 1. Funds will be used to support current and future programming for youth, seniors, families, athletic activities, community engagement efforts, community meetings, and other district events, including signature events. Authorization is also requested for the purchase of related items such as food & drinks including but not limited to water, refreshments, snacks, prizes, recognition or award items, and event supplies and materials. Events will take place at various community locations, included but not limited to city parks, Dorris Van Doren Library, Don Haskins Rec Center, and the Westside Regional Command Center.   Not available Not available
25-1436 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for initial costs related to the new Adopt-a-Street Program, which serves the municipal purpose of improving the visual impression of the community and promoting community interest in the beautification of the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
25-1423 120. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on Agreement No. 2022-0924, with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions to provide Vector Solutions Software, a training management system, each fiscal year as governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget.   Not available Not available
25-1421 121. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0510R Stop Loss to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a one (1) year term and an estimated award of $5,987,728.00. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $254,574.00 for the initial term, which represents an increase of 4.44% as a result of a higher number of employees. Department: Human Resources Award to: Aetna Life Insurance Company City & State: Hartford, CT Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Account(s): 209-3500-521370-14045-P1414 Funding Source(s): Self-Insurance Fund District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement - service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Human Resources Departments recommend award as indicated to Aetna Life Insurance Company the highest ranked offeror based on the   Not available Not available