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25-77
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, 2025 and the Special Meeting of December 20, 2024. | | |
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25-79
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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25-67
| 2 | 3. | | Resolutions | A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and 914 W YANDELL DR, LLC (“Applicant”) in support of an infill development project located at 914 W. Yandell Dr., El Paso, Texas 79902. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $638,000.00. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $28,212.88 in the form of a Real Property Tax Rebate, a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and a Building Construction Fee Rebate. | | |
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25-105
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the City of El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Fiscal-Year 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for the El Paso Central Business District (CBD) Phase IV requesting funds in the amount of $21,917,993 with no match required from the City. The estimated cost of $21,917,993 entails 1.8-mile roadway reconstruction and parkway improvements project in Downtown El Paso. The El Paso CBD IV Project scope of work is based on multiple studies and final engineering design documents including sidewalks, storm sewers, curbs and gutters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, bicycle improvements, driveways, traffic signals, lighting, signing, striping, landscaping and irrigation improvements. | | |
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25-69
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution that the City Council of the City of El Paso declares an amnesty period effective February 17, 2025 through March 8, 2025, ending at 12:00 midnight on March 8, 2025. During this amnesty period, all violators who pay outstanding parking citations will have the total delinquency fees and collection fees reduced to zero, leaving only the fine amount to be paid for each delinquent citation which is paid voluntarily. | | |
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25-05
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A) [POSTPONED FROM 01-07-2025] | | |
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25-50
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment B) | | |
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25-104
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | Approve a Resolution in conformity with Section 3.5A of the City Charter to reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to Tuesday, February 25, 2025 due to El Paso Days in Austin the week of February 17, 2025 creating a lack of quorum. | | |
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25-111
| 1 | 9. | | Resolutions | A Resolution to authorize the expenditure of District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $6,000 each, to fund their participation in the El Paso Chamber’s El Paso Days in Austin event. | | |
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25-72
| 1 | 10. | | Resolutions | A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a deductive Construction Quantity Notice in the amount of $328,204.11 to Contract No. 2022-0747 (Rojas Drive Widening), with contractor International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. The original contract amount was $12,024,880.90. The new contract amount, including this construction quantity notice and all previous construction quantity notices and change orders, is $11,948,055.73. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution. | | |
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25-64
| 2 | 11. | | Operational Focus Updates | Re-appointment of candidate Anastasha R. Arditti Vance to fill a Part Time Associate Judge vacancy. This position serves as substitute for the elected Municipal Court trial judges at trial and other court hearings; they preside over arraignments; they serve as magistrates on graveyard shifts. | | |
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25-74
| 1 | 12. | | Special Appointments | A Resolution that newly elected Mayor Renard U. Johnson be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to replace former Mayor Oscar Leeser, effective immediately. | | |
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25-129
| 1 | 13. | | Special Appointments | A Resolution that Representative Alejandra Chávez be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to fill a currently vacant position on the TPB, effective immediately. | | |
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25-130
| 1 | 14. | | Special Appointments | A Resolution that Representative Art Fierro be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to fill a currently vacant position on the TPB, effective immediately. | | |
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25-107
| 1 | 15. | | Board Re-Appointments | Gabriel Ayub to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. | | |
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25-127
| 1 | 16. | | Board Re-Appointments | Representative Josh Acevedo to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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25-123
| 1 | 17. | | Board Appointments | Representative Alejandra Chávez to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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25-124
| 1 | 18. | | Board Appointments | Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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25-125
| 1 | 19. | | Board Appointments | Representative Ivan Niño to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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25-126
| 1 | 20. | | Board Appointments | Representative Chris Canales to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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25-62
| 1 | 21. | | 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 C) | | |
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25-63
| 1 | 22. | | 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 exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment D) | | |
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25-66
| 1 | 23. | | Notice for Notation | For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of November 21, 2024 - December 20, 2024 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff. | | |
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25-131
| 1 | 24. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $ 1,000.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employees Political Action Committee, $1,000.00 from Richard Aguilar, $1,000.00 from Omega General & Electrical Contractors LLC, $1,000.00 from SNAP Partners LP, and $2,500.00 from Woody L. & Gayle Hunt. | | |
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25-133
| 1 | 25. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of a campaign contribution by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo in the amount of $2,500 from Woody Hunt. | | |
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25-137
| 1 | 26. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Mayor Renard U. Johnson in the amounts of $500.00 from Richard De Santos, $5,000.00 from Ogechika Alozie, $5,000.00 from Lane Gaddy, $500.00 from Albert Gamboa, $12,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $5,000.00 from Ronald Malooly Sr., $2,500.00 from Sundt Texas Political Action Committee, $500.00 from Cliff Eisenberg, $5,000.00 from Rick Francis, $5,000.00 from Woody & Gayle Hunt, $5,000.00 from Aaron Chiu, $2,500.00 from Miguel Fernandez, $1,000.00 from Steve DeGroat, $500.00 from Victor Arias, $2,000.00 from Adam Frank, $5,000.00 from Gerald Rubin, $1,000.00 from Scott Kesner, $5,000.00 from Ronald Lowenfield, $1,000.00 from Paul Porras, $500.00 from Richard Porras, $1,000.00 from Crayton Webb, $2,500.00 from The Law Office of Steve Ortega LLC, $1,500.00 from Freddy Klayel-Avalos, $3,000.00 from Paige Fox, $500.00 from Raymond Palacios, $600.00 from David Osborne, $1,000.00 from Roy Lopez, $4,000.00 from Edward Houghton, $5,000.00 from Larry Wollschlager, $5,000.00 from Blake Anderson, $5,000.00 f | | |
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25-75
| 1 | 27. | | Request for Proposals | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.6 - Provide long-term, cost effective, sustainable regional solid waste solutions.
Award Summary:
Request that the City Manager or designee is authorized to sign an Amended and Restated Fuel Processing Agreement in a form substantially similar to Exhibit A, by and between City of El Paso and Clean Energy dba California Clean Energy Inc., for a term from the effective date through January 31, 2029. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to sign a Renewable Natural Gas supply contract by and between City of El Paso and Clean Energy dba California Clean Energy Inc., and its subsidiary Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for a term to begin effective date and end January 31, 2029, as well as any related documents and forms, after review by the City Attorney’s office. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to establish the funding sources, effectuate any budget transfers, any related agreements, amendments to such agreements, and documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. That the directors of Envi | | |
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25-68
| 1 | 28. | | Bids | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.2 Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life.
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The request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2023-0168 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service to TE of El Paso, LLC. This change order will increase referenced contract by $168,750.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $843,750.00. This change order will add capacity through the duration of the contract.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Award to: TE of El Paso, LLC
City & State: El Paso, TX
Current Contract Estimated Amount: $675,000.00
Change Order Amount: $168,750.00
Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $843,750.00
Account(s): 532 - 3600 - 531210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts)
532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Service)
Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund
District(s): All
This was a Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are | | |
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25-122
| 1 | 29. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct a review of all City boards and commissions. | | |
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25-73
| 1 | 30. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance renewing and extending the Special Privilege License to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the maintenance, use and repair the surface parking lot, overhead bird netting, and drainage pipes beneath the Raynolds Street overpass bridge within a portion of City right-of-way along Alberta Avenue; setting the license term for a term of ten (10) years with an option to renew for one additional ten (10) year term.
Location: Along Alberta Avenue beneath the Raynolds Street overpass bridge
Applicant: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, PSPN23-00005 | | |
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25-71
| 1 | 31. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: No. 1.1 Grow existing and attract new target industries, including advanced manufacturing and international development; creating an innovation-driven culture of technology that fosters economic prosperity and creates high-paying career pathways.
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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 Forster Construction, LLC, for the project known as the 2024-0272R Advanced Manufacturing District in an initial amount of two million eight hundred fifteen thousand one hundred twenty seven and 16/100 dollars ($2,815,127.16) 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
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25-70
| 1 | 32. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.6 Provide long-term, cost effective, sustainable regional solid waste solutions.
Award Summary:
Discussion and action that the Managing Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to Epax Systems, Inc., the sole authorized distributor of Bergmann’s Waste and Recycling equipment in North America to include all parts for the Mobile Roller Crusher for Environmental Services Department for a one-time purchase for an estimated amount of $172,370.00. This contract will add this equipment for the Customer Collection Station Operations.
Contract Variance:
Not applicable, new contract.
Department: Environmental Services
Award to: Epax Systems, Inc.
City & State: Panorama City, CA
Item(s): All
Initial Term: One-time
Option Term: NA
Total Contract Time: One-time
Annual Estimated Award: NA
Initial Term Estimated Award: $172,370.00
Option Term Estimated Award: NA
Total Estimated Award $172,370.00
Account(s): 334 - 3150 - 34100 - 580290 - P3410 - PESD00250
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25-13
| 1 | 33. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII-Restrictions on Parking in Residential Districts), Subsection Zone O: No Parking Any Time, Tow Away Zone, of the El Paso City Code, to add Item 2: 3720 E. San Antonio Ave. to 3828 E. San Antonio Ave., south side only; to add Item 3: Gateway Blvd. South from E. San Antonio Ave. to Findley Ave., west side only; to add Item 4: 3700 Findley Ave. to 3821 Findley Ave., north side only; to add Item 5: 3808 Findley Ave. to 3816 Findley Ave., south side only; to add Item 6: Alley Between E. San Antonio Ave. and Findley Ave., from Stevens St. to E. San Antonio Ave., both sides; to add Item 7: S. Stevens St. from Findley Ave. to the alley of Findley Ave., east side only; to add Item 8: S. Latta St. from E. San Antonio Ave. to Findley Ave., both sides; the penalty being provided In Chapter 12.88 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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25-76
| 1 | 34. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2025 Confiscated Funds and Appropriations a total of $460,300 in State and Federal Confiscated Funds. | | |
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