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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/11/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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24-792 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 4, 2024, the Agenda Review Meeting of June 3, 2024, and the Work Session of June 3, 2024.   Not available Video Video
24-58 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
24-829 13. ResolutionsThat the City Manager is authorized to sign an Amendment to the Air Medical Services and Support Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Air Methods, LLC, to amend section 5.8 Base Sites extending an additional thirty (30) days to negotiate a separate lease for the Base Site in parallel with the Agreement.   Not available Video Video
24-770 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Video Video
24-805 25. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform appraisal services on a task order basis between the City of El Paso and each of the following three consultants: 1. CBRE, Inc. 2. Gayle-Reid Appraisal Services, Inc. 3. Lowery Property Advisors, LLC Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($100,000.00). In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any amendments to the agreements provided such amendments do not increase the contract amounts. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to exercise an option to extend the contracts for one year each, such option increasing each contract amount by an additional $50,000.00 for a total contract amount, including options, not to exceed $150,000.00.   Not available Video Video
24-766 26. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Department of State Health Services for the laboratory analysis of milk.   Not available Video Video
24-777 17. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution to adopt the 2024-2025 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.   Not available Video Video
24-780 18. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all contract, contract amendments, and related documents between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas to receive an allocated $493,834 in 2024-2025 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing and 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 2024-2025 HHSP funds from the City, as well as all certifications, performance reports, and other related documents.   Not available Video Video
24-832 19. Board AppointmentsCynthia Renteria to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Video Video
24-819 110. Board AppointmentsBernie Olivas to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Video Video
24-822 111. Board AppointmentsTimothy Haddox to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Video Video
24-807 212. Board AppointmentsBenjamin Cohen to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1.   Not available Video Video
24-821 113. Board AppointmentsSilvia Serna to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Video Video
24-782 114. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to CoreLogic/Dovenmuehle Mtg, in the amount of $21,909.32 for an overpayment made on December 18, 2023 of 2023 taxes, Geo. # S373-999-0020-2050. 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.   Not available Video Video
24-772 115. 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: The request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Pavement Marking LLC dba PMI Pavement Marking LLC, referencing Contract 2021-1263 Thermoplastic Striping. This will be a change order to increase the award by $79,750.00 for a total amount not to exceed $743,750.00. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: Pavement Marking LLC dba PMI Pavement Marking LLC City & State: El Paso, Texas Current Contract Estimated Amount: $664,000.00 Change Order Amount: $ 79,750.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $743,750.00 Account(s): 532-1000-32020-522270-P3254 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Award - Unit Price Contract.   Not available Video Video
24-833 116. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution declaring that the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,000, to help sponsor the coffee breaks at this year’s Mexico-USA Business Summit taking place June 26th-29th, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. This serves the municipal purpose of fostering local and international business growth by promoting the City of El Paso as an investment destination and presenting information to potential investors on economic incentives provided by the city for economic development.   Not available Video Video
24-823 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to identify appropriate cross-cutting solutions to longstanding hazards related to environmental conditions in the Chamizal Neighborhood, with specific emphasis on addressing the public health concerns of residents. Further, to collaborate with affected property owners and return to Council within 30 days with proposed recommendations for remediation.   Not available Video Video
24-797 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to appoint a member to the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board of Trustees in the area of expertise of Environmental or Health, as recommended by the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Selection Committee: Ranked 1st: Dr. Hector Ocaranza Ranked 2nd: Dr. Aldo Maspons [POSTPONED FROM 06-11-2024]   Not available Video Video
24-761 219. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a ten-foot Public Utility Easement (0.010 Acres of Land) located within Lot 9, Block 12, Stanton Heights Unit Three, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 3312 Martina Pl. Applicant: Elizabeth Morales, SUET24-00001   Not available Video Video
24-795 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 0.0061 acres of land legally described as a portion of Section 35, Block 79, Township 2, T&P R.R. Co. Survey, Abstract No. 2139, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
24-796 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase and sale agreement, a deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 16.2097 acres of land, legally described as portion of Section 9, Township 27, South Range 3 East, New Mexico Principle Meridian, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.   Not available Video Video
24-773 122. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 1.4 Grow the core business of air transportation. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2024-0055 to Terminal Drive and Bridge Improvements to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for a total estimated amount of $1,113,593.95. This project will consist of resurfacing the inbound and outbound terminal road and employee parking lot due to cracks, potholes, and failing asphalt. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I & II Contract Term: 70 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $1,049,413.95 Base Bid II: $64,180.00 Total Estimated Award: $1,113,593.95 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP00988 Funding Source(s): Airport Capital District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager    Not available Video Video
24-781 123. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform Land Development / Construction Management services on a task order basis between the City of El Paso and each of the following two (2) consultants: 1. Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. 2. Brock & Bustillos Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $800,000.00. In addition, the City Engineer may, without further authorization from the City Council and in a form approved by the City Attorney, increase the total payment identified for all basic services and reimbursables performed pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, if such services are necessary for proper execution of the Project and the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for the identified Project. Further, if authorized in advance by the City Engineer, in a form approved by the City Attorney, the Consultant may perform such additional Services as also enumerated within Attachment “C” of the agreement in an amou   Not available Video Video
24-746 124. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 1.4 Grow the core business of air transportation. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that City Manager is authorized to execute the Design-Build documents considered to be the agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, for the project known as the George Perry Boulevard Extension 2023-0576R in an initial amount of one million thirty one thousand six hundred eighty one and 81/100 dollars ($1,031,681.81) for work prior to the execution of the Design-Build Amendment; and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services in the amount of $50,000.00 if the services are necessary for the proper execution of the project. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Pre-Construction Services Total Estimated Award: $1,081,681.81 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP00998 Funding Source(s): Airport Enterprise District(s): All This was a Design-Build Procurement -   Not available Video Video
24-771 125. 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 that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2024-0265 Bobcat Proprietary Parts & Services to Total Equipment & Rental of El Paso, LLC dba Bobcat of El Paso, the sole and authorized distributor for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $450,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow Streets & Maintenance to purchase parts and services for the Bobcat Proprietary Parts & Services. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $360,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 400.00% increase due price increases and additional contract capacity to maintain parts inventory. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: Total Equipment & Rental of El Paso, LLC dba Bobcat of El Paso City & State: El Paso, TX   Not available Video Video
24-733 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations); Chapter 5.12 (Dealers in Secondhand goods, dealers in crafted precious metals, coin dealers and pawnbrokers); Section 5.12.080 (License-Denial, Appeal) to amend “Hearing Officer” to “Municipal Associate Judge” of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-734 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations); Chapter 5.13 (Security Alarm Systems); Section 5.13.120 (Appeal from assessment of civil penalty) and Section 5.13.130 (Reinstatement of Permit ) to amend “Hearing Officer” to “Municipal Associate Judge” of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-735 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 6 (Transportation for Hire), Chapter 6.04 (Transportation for Hire), to amend Section 6.04.140 (Operating Authority to Permit and Taxicab Zone Permit Denial, Suspension, Revocation - Appeal) to amend “Hearing Officer” to “Municipal Associate Judge” of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-757 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Social Host Accountability Ordinance), Section 9.20.100 (Hearings on the Imposition of Civil Penalty - Appeals) to amend “Administrative Hearing Officer” to “ Municipal Associate Judge” of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-737 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.85 (Parking Violations Bureau), Section 12.85.020 (Hearing Officers), Section 12.85.030 (Parking Citations), Section 12.85.050 (Hearings), Section 12.85.060 (Appeal); Section 12.85.065 (Final Judgments), and Section 12.85.100 (Boot Hearing) to amend ‘Hearing Officer’ to ‘Municipal Associate Judge’ and ‘Municipal Associate Judge’ to ‘El Paso Municipal Court of Appeals’ of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
24-685 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a 17.444 acre Tract of land situated in the O.A. Danielson Survey, Number 316, being a portion of that certain 32.412-acre Tract, and 4.806 acre Tract of land situated in Ysleta Grant Block 56, being a portion of Tract 8 and 9, of said Block 56, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) and R-3 (Residential) to C-4 (Commercial), 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: Gateway East and Southeast of Americas Applicant: David Ballard, PZRZ23-00041   Not available Video Video
24-686 132. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Tracts 90-A, 92, and 93, S.A. & M.G. Railroad Survey #267, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to C-3 (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: North of Thorn and West of Doniphan Applicant: Martha M. Santana, PZRZ24-00003 [POSTPONED FROM 06-11-2024]   Not available Video Video
24-707 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a purchase and sale agreement, a deed, and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 0.17 acres of land described as a portion of Tract 5D-1, Block 1, Upper Valley Surveys, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
24-763 134. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the Resolution that the City reviewed and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024 by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 4 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.   Not available Video Video
24-769 135. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the Resolution that the City reviewed and approves the issuance of the Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 2024 by Paseo Del Este Municipal Utility District No. 2 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.   Not available Video Video
24-823 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to identify appropriate cross-cutting solutions to longstanding hazards related to environmental conditions in the Chamizal Neighborhood, with specific emphasis on addressing the public health concerns of residents. Further, to collaborate with affected property owners and return to Council within 30 days with proposed recommendations for remediation.   Not available Video Video