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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/5/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-904 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 22, 2025, the Work Session of July 21 2025, and the Special Meeting of March 20, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-93 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-911 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Director of Aviation, or designee, be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and CLK New-Star RE, LP (“Assignor”) and Vision AHM, LLC (“Assignee”) regarding the following property: A portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit One, Replat C, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 7120 Airport Road, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
25-917 14. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Director of Aviation, or designee, be authorized to submit a subzone expansion application and all supporting documents and coordination with taxing entities for letters of support, to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 68, to include the following parcel: 13551 Montana Avenue, El Paso, Tx. 79938. Power Subdivision Lot 2.   Not available Not available
25-918 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Director of Aviation, or designee, be authorized to submit a minor boundary modification application and all supporting documents and coordination with taxing entities for letters of support, to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 68, to include the following parcel: 970 Camino Del Rey Dr, El Paso, TX 79907   Not available Not available
25-919 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Director of Aviation, or designee, be authorized to submit a minor boundary modification application and all supporting documents and coordination with taxing entities for letters of support, to the U.S. Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) 68, to include the following parcels: Legal description- 13500 Pellicano Drive, El Paso County, Texas 79928, which includes the following parcels: 79 TSP 3 SEC 19 T & PABST 2155 W 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 (EXC NLY 60.00 FT) (4.5455 AC) 79 TSP 3 SEC 19 T & PABST 2155 E 1/2 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 (EXC NLY 60 FT) (4.5430 AC) 79 TSP 3 SEC 19 T & PABST 2155 W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 {5.00 AC) 79 TSP 3 SEC 19 T & P ASST 2155 E 1/2 OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 (5.00 AC)   Not available Not available
25-900 17. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an interlocal Agreement between the 34th Judicial District Attorney, the County of El Paso, Texas, and the City of El Paso, Texas for the reimbursement of up to $40,000.00 for the actual costs incurred and paid for by the City for testing narcotics and controlled substances for cases related to the Border Prosecution Unit/Texas Anti-Gang Center for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-903 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Inter-local Agreement between the City of El Paso and Texas Department of Public Safety to allow for a reimbursement program to compensate the City for travel and overtime expenses incurred by the Tactical Flight Officers assigned to the Department of Public Safety Aircraft Section. This agreement shall be effective on the date signed by the last party and will terminate on 08/31/2030 or when funding is depleted. The parties may also terminate this contract earlier upon mutual written consent or upon written request or either party with 30 calendar days written notice. Additionally, this contract has three optional one-year renewal periods. The total amount of this contract will not exceed $160,000.00. The prior Inter-local Agreement was first signed between both parties on July 13, 2015.   Not available Not available
25-860 19. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-914 110. ResolutionsA Resolution of the City of El Paso, Texas consenting to the addition of road powers for El Paso County Municipal Utility District No. 3 of El Paso County.   Not available Not available
25-915 111. ResolutionsA Resolution of the City of El Paso, Texas consenting to the addition of road powers for El Paso County Municipal Utility District No. 4 of El Paso County.   Not available Not available
25-905 140. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Halff Associates, Inc., an employee-owned Texas corporation, for the development of a ten-year Master Plan for the Parks and Recreation Department, for a total contract amount not to exceed $577,300 and a 12 to 14-month term. Further, 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 the execution of the Agreement.   Not available Not available
25-907 112. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution related to City Accessibility Advisory Committee as follows, A Resolution Re-Establishing a City Accessibility Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters involving accessibility concerns related to City-owned building and facilities.   Not available Not available
25-921 113. ResolutionsThat the City Manager be authorized to sign the 2nd Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement between the City of El Paso and John Hargrove Consulting to provide engineering consulting services to the Department of Information Technology. This amendment extends the scope of services provided by John Hargrove Consulting, LLC, to include additional tasks related to Design Review and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Filings for Bi-Directional Amplifier and Distributed Antenna System installations.   Not available Not available
25-946 115. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services between City and MNK Architects for the provision of additional services by MNK Architects in exchange for additional payment by City in an amount not to exceed $150,936.85.   Not available Not available
25-924 114. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the University Medical Center of El Paso for the period starting September 4, 2024, through January 31, 2026, with four one year renewal periods, for the provision of laboratory testing services by the City of El Paso to the University Medical Center of El Paso, as well as, for laboratory testing services by the University Medical Center of El Paso to the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
25-967 116. Board Re-AppointmentsJoseph Iglesias to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
25-950 117. Board AppointmentsMichael Gaglio to the Open Space Advisory Board by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Not available
25-961 118. Board AppointmentsStephen Nordberg to the Fair Housing Task Force, as a regular member by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Not available Not available
25-908 119. 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 overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment B)   Not available Not available
25-949 120. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000 from Summer Rain Management Group, LLC.   Not available Not available
25-966 121. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Art Fierro in the amount of $1,000 from Raymond Palacios.   Not available Not available
25-929 122. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2024-0356R ELP Solar Covered Parking-ConRac to GS Solar, LLC dba Big Sun Solar. This change order will increase referenced contract by $76,644.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $4,867,808.00. This change order will incorporate a revision to the specifications for the PV (photovoltaic) system canopy and the appropriate contract amount for this change. This specification revision will increase the canopy height, enabling rental agencies to maintain operations and services with their current vehicle inventory. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: GS Solar, LLC dba Big Sun Solar City & State: San Antonio, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $4,791,164.00 Change Order amount: $76,644.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $4,867,808.00 Account(s): 562-3080-580270-62335 562-3010-62335-580270- PAP24MICRO Funding Source(s): Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental, Airport Enterprise Fund Dis   Not available Not available
25-932 123. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2020-416 Security Services at Police Headquarters to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. This change order will increase referenced contract by $96,450.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $598,770.00. This change order will increase contract capacity until its expiration on November 26, 2025 as the month to month clause up to six months has been executed. Department: Police Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $502,320.00 Change Order Amount: $96,450.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $598,770.00 Account(s): 321 - 1000 - 21100 - 522120 Funding Source(s): General Fund District: 2 This was a Best Value Bid Award - unit price contract.   Not available Not available
25-933 124. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0074 Billiard Repair & Game Room to Lowntro LP dba Roy Lowns Classic Awards & Billiards for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $161,100.00. This contract will be used for repairs and maintenance for existing billiard tables to include the purchase of new gaming equipment at various recreations and senior centers. Contract Variance: No prior contract to compare. Department: Parks & Recreation Award to: Lowntro LP dba Roy Lowns Classic Awards & Billiards City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $53,700.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $161,100.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $161,100.00 Account(s) 451-1000-51230-533030-P5106 451-1000-51230-522150-P5106 Funding Source(s): Other Equipment / Outside Contracts District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Parks & Recreation Department recomme   Not available Not available
25-898 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.010 (Definitions), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.030 (Parking Benefit District Requirements), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.060 (Application Requirements), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; and amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.080 (Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety.   Not available Not available
25-899 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.230 (Schedule XX-Parking Benefit Districts), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety   Not available Not available
25-916 127. OrdinancesAn 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   Not available Not available
25-920 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 019580 vacating a 1.061 acre portion of Randolph Street and Blacker Avenue Rights-Of-Way, to include the entirety of the intersection of Randolph Street and Blanchard Avenue, located within Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Subject Property: Randolph Street and Blacker Avenue Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System SURW23-00013   Not available Not available
25-881 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.40 (Department of Museums and Cultural Affairs), to remove references and language regarding the Museums and Cultural Affairs Board in Sections 2.40.030, 2.40.040, 2.40.050, 2.40.060, 2.40.070, and 2.40.080.   Not available Not available
25-912 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.08 (City Plan Commission) to add Section 2.08.160 (Climate and Sustainability) in order to modify the purview of City Plan Commission to include Climate and Sustainable Development.   Not available Not available
25-913 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), to amend Chapter 2.22 (Open Space Advisory Board) and replace with Chapter 2.22 (Reserved). To remove references and language regarding the Open Space Advisory Board in its entirety.   Not available Not available
25-939 132. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration And Personnel), to remove Chapter 2.72 (Committee on Border Relations) to remove references and language regarding the Committee on Border Relations in its entirety.   Not available Not available
25-934 233. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.20 (Boards of Parks and Recreation), to remove reference and language regarding the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in Chapter 2.20.   Not available Not available
25-901 234. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.28 (Animal Shelter Advisory Committee), to remove references and language regarding the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee in its entirety.   Not available Not available
25-837 135. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.04 (Boards, and Commissions and Committees Generally) to rename and amend Section 2.04.010 (Meetings-Excessive Absences) to remove references of excessive absences, Section be renamed “Uniform Bylaws,” and require Boards and Commissions to adopt the City’s Uniform Bylaws; to amend Section 2.04.020 (Meetings-Minutes-Recordkeeping Requirements) to update the requirements of recordkeeping meeting minutes.   Not available Not available
25-873 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance repealing Ordinance 008961 which enacted the City Accessibility Advisory Committee, and repealing Ordinance 017082 and Ordinance 011469 which amended the City Accessibility Advisory Committee.   Not available Not available
25-868 137. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the El Paso Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04 (Property Taxes) by amending Section 3.04.040 (Exemption - Residence Homestead) to Increase the Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for individuals who qualify under the current Code.   Not available Not available
25-965 138. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on the transition period for the internal audit function during the recruitment for Chief Internal Auditor.   Not available Not available
25-930 139. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0009 McRae Shared Path Phase 1 and Phase 2 to MARTINEZ BROS CONTRACTORS, LLC for a total estimated amount of $3,129,157.09 This project will consist of construction of a shared use path from Montwood Drive to Montana Avenue. The proposed improvements include demolition, concrete curb, ADA compliant curb ramps, improvements to pedestrian crossings at intersections, irrigated landscaping with amenities, pavement markings and signs. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: MARTINEZ BROS CONTRACTORS, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I & Base Bid II Contract Term: 130 Standard Workweek Days Base Bid I: $1,835,067.46 Base Bid II: $1,294,089.63 Total Estimated Award: $3,129,157.09 Account(s): 190-4745-38290-580270-PCP23TRAN09 190-4746-28900-580270-PCP24TRAN01I Funding Source(s): Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) District(s): 3 & 7 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Depar   Not available Not available
25-922 341. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council reappoints Jorge Rivas and Cori Harbour-Valdez as Part-Time Associate Municipal Court Judges to serve a four-year term from August 9, 2025 through August 9, 2029. They preside over arraignments and serve as magistrates on graveyard shifts.   Not available Not available
25-923 242. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all documents related to the FY 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, correct, and/or terminate the grant in the amount of $2,545,200.13 with a cash match of $1,710,929.32 for a total grant amount of $4,256,129.45. The grant period is estimated to be from September 2025 through August 2028. Recipients are required to contribute twenty-five percent (25%) of the actual costs incurred in each of the first and second years of the grant; and sixty-five (65%) percent of the actual costs incurred in the third year of the grant.   Not available Not available
25-906 143. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the El Paso City Council authorizes the acceptance of an award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Park Grant Program for funds in the amount of $1,500,000.00, including a $1,500,000.00 match required from the City, for a total of $3,000,000.00 to develop Phase II of the 92.4-acre El Paso Eastside Regional Park, which will include sports courts, native landscaping, and irrigation infrastructure.   Not available Not available
25-927 144. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform Civil Engineering Services on a task-by-task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following 6 consultants: 1. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. 2. CEA Engineering Group, Inc. 3. Consor Engineers, LLC 4. GRV Integrated Engineering Solutions, LLC 5. Huitt-Zollars, Inc. 6. Moreno Cardenas, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00, and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project.   Not available Not available
25-940 145. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer to utilize Investment Interest funds to set up budget for the Cedar Grove Subdivision Improvements project. Project Fund Amount Cedar Grove Subdivision Improvement 4740 $166,597.35 Cedar Grove Subdivision Improvement 4741 $475,964.53 Cedar Grove Subdivision Improvement 4743 $345,307.37   Not available Not available