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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/29/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-501 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 15, 2025, the Agenda Review Meeting of April 14, 2025, the Work Session of April 14, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-86 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-500 13. ResolutionsThat the City Manager is authorized to sign a Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and US Army Garrison, Fort Bliss, Texas, to secure for each the benefits of mutual aid in fire prevention, training activities, response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction, hazard materials, medical emergencies, the protection of life and property from fire, and fire fighting for a period of up to nine (9) years after the effective date.   Not available Not available
25-457 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-491 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that Taxpayers, ROBERTO TELLO & OLIVIA ALAMOS, have met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest, and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2024 delinquent taxes, pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code, in the amount of $543.24 for the property with the following legal description: 18 HACIENDA HEIGHTS #3 LOT 9   Not available Not available
25-552 16. Board Re-AppointmentsDeborah A. Zuloaga to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-553 17. Board Re-AppointmentsArlene Carroll to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-547 18. Board AppointmentsJohnny Escalante to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-548 19. Board AppointmentsMartin Morgades to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-549 110. Board AppointmentsMichelle Esparza to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-550 111. Board AppointmentsEdward Houghton, V to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-551 112. Board AppointmentsSteve Ortega to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-537 113. Board AppointmentsIsabel White to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Not available Not available
25-538 114. Board AppointmentsBianca de Leon to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Not available
25-536 115. Board AppointmentsPamela Soto to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Not available Not available
25-540 116. Board AppointmentsJames H. Green Jr. to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.   Not available Not available
25-541 117. Board AppointmentsCelinda R. Crews to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.   Not available Not available
25-489 118. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to Christopher Jared Alires, in the amount of $24,514.62, for overpayments made on January 11, 2025 of 2022 and 2023 taxes and January 21, 2025 of 2024 taxes. Geo. # D465-999-0090-2100. 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 Not available
25-490 119. 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 exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B)   Not available Not available
25-504 120. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of February 21, 2025 - March 20, 2025 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.   Not available Not available
25-529 121. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00, to provide food for a public event during a Mother's Day celebration at Memorial Senior Center on May 9, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-539 122. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed SIX THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($6,400.00) towards the costs of equipment rental, movie license fees, permits, staff time and other related items necessary for the support of the "Movies in the Park" event, a series of movie nights in parks located within District 6, and declares that this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors to the City of El Paso, which benefits the community and instills community pride.   Not available Not available
25-543 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to amend the Resolution scheduling standing Council meetings and Work Sessions in accordance with the El Paso Municipal Charter.   Not available Not available
25-544 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action amending the Rules of Order to set the time for ceremonial items, agenda items, and citizen participation.   Not available Not available
25-546 125. Operational Focus UpdatesAnimal Shelter Advisory Committee annual update.   Not available Not available
25-535 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Chapter 20.08 (Appendix A), Table of Permissible Uses, Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), and (Appendix C) Table of Parking Requirements and Standards of the El Paso City Code to support the goals and priorities of downtown redevelopment, add definitions, disallow incompatible uses within the C-5 (Commercial) Zoning District, and allow uses supportive of high-density development. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-494 327. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Rio Grande Waste Services, Inc. to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-495 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 8, Milagro Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial). 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: 9649 Dyer St. Applicant: Erica Becerra and Jesus Becerra, PZRZ24-00036   Not available Not available
25-505 129. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the proposed “Westside Community Trail”, “Donald to Dyer EP Electric Corridor”, “Skyline to Loma Real Trail” and “Trailheads City Wayfinding”; and that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents to reprogram the 2012 Quality of Life Bond funding from the deprogrammed trails for the use on the “Mountain to River Trail”, “Montana to I-10 EP Electric Corridor”, and “Tierra del Este at Rich Beem Trail”. In addition, that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents to transfer funding from the 2012 Quality of Life Bond investment interest proceeds for use on the “Tierra del Este at Rich Beem Trail”.   Not available Not available
25-502 130. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 4.1 Deliver bond projects impacting quality of life across the city in a timely, efficient manner. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0086 Mountain to River Trail Phase I to Martinez Bros, Contractors LLC for a total estimated amount of $1,146,031.87. The project will consist of the construction of a trailhead parking lot, wayfinding signs, a BNSF concrete crossing, and related site work, including sidewalks, mechanically stabilized earth walls, striping, drainage and traffic control. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Martinez Bros, Contractors LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 212 Working Days Base Bid I: $1,146,031.87 Total Estimated Award: $1,146,031.87 Account(s): 190-4800-29010-580270-PCP13PRKE01B Funding Source(s): 2012 Quality of Life Bond District(s): 1 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improveme   Not available Not available
25-521 131. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on Agreement No. 2001-017R, with Oracle to continue to provide Financial and Human Resources Management system software each fiscal year as governed by City Council's approval of the annual City budget.   Not available Not available
25-503 132. 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 2025-0087 On-Call Horizontal Construction 2025 to Keystone GC, LLC., and Amstar, Inc for an initial term of two (2) years and three (3), one (1) year options. The length of each contract including the initial term plus options is five (5) years for an estimated total aggregate of $16,000,000.00. The project consists of the construction contracts to perform maintenance, repair, alteration renovation, remediation, or minor construction for City of El Paso infrastructure and Right of Ways on a task order basis. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Keystone GC, LLC. City & State: El Paso, TX Initial Term: Two (2) Years Option Terms: Three (3) - One (1) Year Terms Award to: Amstar, Inc. City & State: San Antonio, TX Initial Term: Two (2) Years Option Terms: Three (3) - One (1) Year Terms Total Aggregate Award: $16,000,000   Not available Not available
25-507 133. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform geotechnical engineering and materials testing services on a task by task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following five (5) consultants: 1. Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC 2. CQC Testing and Engineering, LLC 3. LEC Engineering, Inc. DBA LOI Engineers 4. Terracon Consultants, Inc. 5. WSP USA, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00, 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 the identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for the project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfer   Not available Not available
25-512 134. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $339,400,000 to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters.   Not available Not available
25-513 135. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $73,600,000 to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters.   Not available Not available
25-401 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10739 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 15658, 15167, 15006, 12909, and 12141, and amending the Budget Resolution Fee Schedule to revise the Overdue Fines for Materials charged by the El Paso Public Library to $0.00 and forgive any outstanding fine balance for overdue materials.   Not available Not available
25-523 137. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit FY2026 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, 2025 to August 31, 2026. Requesting grant funding for $2,023,985.00, with a cash match of $596,445.00, and an In-kind of $1,267,598.00. 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.   Not available Not available
25-506 138. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to accept the Actuarial Audit Reports of the El Paso City Employee's Pension Trust Fund as of September 1, 2022 valuation and El Paso Fireman and Policemen's Pension Fund as of January 1, 2024 valuation to be presented by Foster and Foster Actuaries and Consultants, to comply with the requirements of Section 802.1012 of the Texas Government Code.   Not available Not available
25-524 239. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $11,800,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Fire Station 12 Reconstruction Project.   Not available Not available
25-525 240. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting an appropriation from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $4,000,000.00, with the federal government contributing $3,200,000.00 and an $800,000.00 match from the City, for the Ysleta International Port of Entry Engineering Design Project.   Not available Not available
25-526 241. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with no match required from the City, for the Innovation Factory Phase II Project.   Not available Not available
25-447 142. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute loan applications for eligible transportation projects from FY2025 through FY2028 from the Texas Department of Transportation State Infrastructure Bank and to submit the applications, together with all required documentation, to the Texas Department of Transportation for consideration.   Not available Not available