Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 7/6/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
THE LOCAL HEALTH AUTHORITY STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THE USE OF MASKS IN ALL CITY FACILITIES AND INDOOR SPACES
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22-833 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 22, 2022, the Agenda Review of June 21, 2022, the Work Session of June 21, 2022, and the Work Session of June 8, 2020.   Action details Not available
22-892 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Action details Not available
22-838 13. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to an Event Support Contract between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Consortium Productions (“CRIT”) for the 2022 Sun City CRIT re-scheduled for September 17, 2022.   Action details Not available
22-748 14. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit an FY2023 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, 2022 to August 31, 2023. Requesting grant funding for $975,265 for personnel salaries, travel, and operating expenses. Cash Match amount will be $378,420. 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.   Action details Not available
22-860 15. ResolutionsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: That the City Manager be authorized to sign Contract No. 2022-0491R Stress Management for Firefighters between the City of El Paso ("City") and Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc., dba WellConnect for stress management services for the Fire Department employees and employees' dependents for a three (3) year term from the effective date and one (1) option to extend for two (2) years under the same terms to be exercised by the City Manager, for an estimated total cost of $240,000.00 for the first term and an estimated total cost of $400,000.00 including the option to extend; and that service provider is to be paid based on the services performed. Contract Variance: No contract variance. This is a Request for Qualifications, service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Human Resources Departments recommend award as indicated to Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc., dba WellConnect, the sole proposer for this procurement. In accordance with t   Action details Not available
22-852 16. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Retail Lease by and between the City Of El Paso (“Landlord”) and UETA of Texas Inc. (“Tenant”) for use of the property known as 780 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, Texas for an initial term of ten (10) years with two (2) renewal terms of an additional terms of 10 years each.   Action details Not available
22-850 17. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Traffic Engineer, in compliance with Title 12, Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.050 (Angle parking - Offset parking), to designate Five (5) offset angle parking spaces on the east side of N Boone St from Trowbridge Ave to the alley approximately 145 ft. south of Trowbridge Ave., the penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.   Action details Not available
22-831 18. Board Re-AppointmentsPhillip T. Laign to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Claudia L. Rodriguez, District 6.   Action details Not available
22-880 29. Board AppointmentsMartha E. Piekarski to the Tax Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Action details Not available
22-882 210. Board AppointmentsRondriques A. Jackson to the Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Action details Not available
22-888 111. Board AppointmentsLisa Turner to the Women’s Rights Commission by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Action details Not available
22-856 112. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Stiles General Contractors LLC referencing Contract 2021-0635 Grounds Maintenance Mowing - Parks. This will be a change order to increase the award by $156,518.40 for a total amount not to exceed $1,680,902.40. This change order will cover expenses for the remainder of the contract expiring on May 11, 2024. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Stiles General Contractors LLC El Paso, TX Total Estimated Amount: $156,518.40 Account No.: 532 - 2305 - 522210 - 32120 - P3215 Funding Source: Environmental Fee Fund District(s): All This is a Best Value, unit price contract.   Action details Not available
22-858 113. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Gordon’s Specialties, Inc. dba G.S.I. Highway Products referencing Contract 2021-0077 Guardrails and Wooden Posts. This will be a change order to increase the award by $178,350.00 for a total amount not to exceed $891,750.00. This change order will cover expenses for the remainder of the contract expiring on March 15, 2024. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Gordon’s Specialties, Inc. dba G.S.I. Highway Products Hutchins, TX Total Estimated Amount: $178,350.00 Account No.: 532 - 1000 - 532030 - 32120 - P3210 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All This is a low bid, unit price contract.   Action details Not available
22-830 114. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council of the City of El Paso recognizes and celebrates the month of July 2022 as Ivan Melendez Month in honor of El Paso Native and Texas Longhorn Ivan Melendez for being named the 35th recipient of the 2022 Dick Howser Trophy presented by The Game Headwear.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-876 115. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on the Capital Improvement 3rd quarter update for active, programmed, and completed capital projects.   Action details Not available
22-844 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance adopting the “El Paso Complete Streets Policy - July 2022” as an addendum to the City of El Paso’s Comprehensive Plan, “Plan El Paso”.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-848 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of the East 300 feet of North 150 feet of South 165 feet of Tract 9-D, First Supplemental Map of Parkland Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: North of Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive and East of Bomarc Street Applicant: CEA Group, PZRZ22-00015   Action details Not available
22-837 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign an Offer to Sell, a deed, and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 1.432 acres of land to the United States of America and its assigns, Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, legally described as portion of Sections 33 and 40, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Action details Not available
22-863 119. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Change Order 7 for Solicitation 2021-0811, Fire Station 10 (FS 10) Renovation to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $1,771,017.59.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-839 120. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2022-0398 Schuster Avenue Reconstruction to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for an estimated total amount of $6,795,718.50. This contract will consist of full street reconstruction roadway improvements to Schuster Avenue from Prospect Street to Campbell Street excluding the intersections at Mesa Street, Oregon Street and Stanton Street. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, Base Bid II, Base Bid III and Base Bid IV Initial Term: 395 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $4,956,417.50 Base Bid II: $588,418.00 Base Bid III: $447,508.00 Base Bid IV: $803,375.00 ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-845 121. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2022-0589 Doniphan Traffic Signals to ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. for an estimated total amount of $1,423,491.70. The project scope consists of installation of traffic signals to address traffic congestion control deficiencies that will result in enhancing the intersection of Doniphan and Bird and Doniphan and West Green for pedestrians and vehicular traffic. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: ZTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I and Base Bid II Initial Term: 120 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $612,720.80 Base Bid II: $810,770.90 Total Estimated Award: $1,423,491.70 Funding Source: 2017 Capital Plan Accounts: 190-4721-580270-38290- PCP17ST031 190-4741-580270-38290ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-857 222. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 7.5 - Set One Standard for Infrastructure Across the City. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2022-0618 Vehicle Offsite Fueling (Re-Bid) to Alon Brands, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for a total estimated award of $2,595,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,730,000.00. The total value of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option for a total of five (5) years, for an estimated amount of $4,325,000.00. The award of this contract will allow for the fueling of City fleet at offsite locations. Contract Variance: No contract variance Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Alon Brands, Inc. Dallas, TX Initial Term: 3 years Option Term: 2 years Annual Estimated Award: $865,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $2,595,000.00 (3 years) Total Estimated Award: $4,325,000.00 (5 years) Account No.: 560 - 3600 - 531240 - 37020 - P3701 Funding Source: Internal Service Fund District(s): All This is a Low Bid RApprovePass Action details Not available
22-657 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 27, Block 6, Stiles Gardens, 7249 Dale Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 7249 Dale Road Applicant: Scott Winton, PZRZ21-00031 [POSTPONED FROM 06-22-2022]ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-758 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, Special Warranty Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Franklin Mountain Communities, LLC, approximately 1.73 acres of land being described as a portion of Section 20, Block 81, Township 1 and portion of Section 19, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-866 125. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between City Of El Paso (“City”) and Parradame Family Partnership LP (“Applicant”) in support of the rehabilitation of a 100-year-old mixed-use building located in Downtown El Paso. The Agreement requires the applicant to make a minimum investment of $481,000. Over the term of the Agreement the City will provide performance-based incentives in an aggregate amount not to exceed $47,665.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-864 126. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) to provide access to the City’s OverDrive Digital Resource Collection through EPISD’s single sign-on platform, thereby allowing EPISD students in grades K-12 to access Public Library Connect, a program that extends the City’s Public Library digital collection and helps children gain greater access to reading materials.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-832 127. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for Traffic Management Center Upgrade Phase 2 project, which has an estimated total project cost of $9,164,503.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $725,914.00. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-751 128. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution approving recommendations, as set forth in Exhibit A and Exhibit B, for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Round 5 projects funded under the 2012 Quality of Life (QOL) bond, and Round 4 Project Adjustment/Reallocations. [POSTPONED FROM 06-22-2022 AND 07-06-2022]   Action details Not available
22-853 129. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to adopt the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan, including attached budgets, for projects to be funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-854 130. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all contracts, contract amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas to receive a projected $474,257 in 2022-2023 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA); and authorizing the Director of the Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD) to sign all contracts, amendments and related documents between the City of El Paso and agencies receiving sub-awards of 2022-2023 HHSP funds from the City, as well as all certifications, performance reports, and other related documents.ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-867 1EX1. Executive SessionSinegal, Albert vs. City of El Paso; USDC Cause No. 3:19-CV-00107-KC; Matter No. 19-1026-10374 (551.071)ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-869 1EX2. Executive SessionApplication for Approval of Advanced Metering System (AMS) Deployment Plan, AMS Surcharge, and Non-Standard Metering Service Fees, Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 52040. Matter No. 21-1008-168 (551.071)   Action details Not available
22-870 1EX3. Executive SessionPetition for El Paso Electric Company for Authority to Revise its Fixed Fuel Factor, Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 53723. Matter No. 22-1008-197 (551.071)   Action details Not available
22-870 1EX3. Executive SessionPetition for El Paso Electric Company for Authority to Revise its Fixed Fuel Factor, Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 53723. Matter No. 22-1008-197 (551.071)ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-871 1EX4. Executive SessionTexas Gas Service Company, a Division of ONE Gas, Inc. application to increase gas utility rates. Matter No. 22-1008-198 (551.071)ApprovePass Action details Not available
22-873 1EX5. Executive SessionEconomic Incentives for an Infill Development located in West El Paso. Matter No. 22-1007-2920 (551.087)   Action details Not available
22-875 1EX6. Executive SessionEconomic development opportunity at the El Paso International Bridges. Matter No. 22-1010-1122 (551.087)   Action details Not available