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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/9/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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23-594 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 2023, the Agenda Review of April 24, 2023, and the Work Session of April 24, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-119 12. Request to ExcuseRequest to excuse Representative Joe Molinar from the May 9, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.   Not available Video Video
23-592 13. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Video Video
23-613 14. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution to allow the City of El Paso Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between The El Paso County Community College District (“EPCC”) and City of El Paso ("The CITY"), for EPCC's use of space at no cost in designated senior and recreational centers, to provide social and educational classes for the City's seniors at no cost to the seniors or the City, for an initial term of five years with the options to extend for three additional terms of three years each.   Not available Video Video
23-614 25. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that City Council accepts the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and hereby approves the renaming of the recently renovated Softball Field across from the El Paso Municipal Rose Garden at 3418 Aurora Avenue, El Paso, Texas, 79930 to Armando “Sam” Sambrano.   Not available Video Video
23-617 16. ResolutionsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 6.7 - Deliver effective and efficient processes to maximize value in obtaining goods and services. Request that the City Council hereby approves the adoption of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Amended and Restated Procurement and Sourcing Policy for the City of El Paso, which is attached as Exhibit A of the Resolution.   Not available Video Video
23-630 17. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the Taxpayer, BIP IVEY PROPERTY LLC, has 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 2022 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $1,244.01, for the property with the following legal description: 3 YSLETA TR 10-G (1.7752 AC).   Not available Video Video
23-647 18. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Attorney is authorized to retain outside counsel, Davidson Troilo Ream & Garza, attorney Frank J. Garza in matters regarding allegations of potential violations of the City's Ethics Ordinance, Standards of Conduct, Charter Provisions, and State Statutes.   Not available Video Video
23-602 19. ResolutionsThat the City Manager is authorized to submit an application to the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission, for the Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (“DEAAG”) to fund the HAWK System and School Zone Flashers Project. The Project is the construction of a new pedestrian crossing on Texas Loop 478 - Dyer Street connecting Logan Heights Fort Bliss to Chapin High School, with a total project cost of $411,049.00. Through the DEAAG application, the City is requesting funding in the amount of $205,524.00 (50% of the project cost), with the City providing a local match of $205,525.00.   Not available Video Video
23-670 110. Board Re-AppointmentsJose L. Reyes to the City Plan Commission by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7.   Not available Video Video
23-671 111. Board Re-AppointmentsRene D. Peña to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-672 112. Board Re-AppointmentsMatt C. Kerr to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-616 113. Board AppointmentsDesiree Gauthier to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Video Video
23-631 114. 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 Video Video
23-673 115. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Henry Rivera in the amount of $500 from El Paso Chapter Associated General Contractors.   Not available Video Video
23-596 116. BidsThe linkage to Strategic Plan is subsection 8.1 - Deliver prevention, intervention and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive and safe community. Request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a purchase order to Ace Government Services LLC referencing Contract 2019-815 Janitorial Services - Clinics. This change order is to increase the contract by $109,985.35 for a total amount not to exceed $549,926.75. The change order will cover an additional location for janitorial services for the duration of the contract term. Contract Variance: No contract variance. ? Department:? Public Health Award to:? Ace Government Services LLC ? El Paso, TX Total Estimated Award:? $109,985.35 Account No:? 341 - 2235 - 522060 - 41355 - PHS13 - G21CSLFRF Funding Source: ? Public Health Grants District(s):? All ? This was a Best Value, services contract.   Not available Video Video
23-674 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager to develop a programming plan for the use of the Open Space Acquisition 2012 Quality of Life Funds and the Dual-Purpose Open Space Stormwater Funds.   Not available Video Video
23-676 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager to prepare Parks & Recreation partnerships and pricing options for Senior fitness programs by accepting insurance and other senior fitness programs such as, but not limited to: Active & Fit, Silver Sneakers, AARP Renew and Silver & Fit and prepare for the upcoming budget Fiscal Year 2024 and that the City Manager is directed to provide calendar period enrollment to allow for monthly, six-months and annual memberships for access to all Parks & Recreation programming, and that these directives are in alignment with the City’s strategic goals of enhancing El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments as well as, nurturing and promoting a Healthy, Sustainable Community.   Not available Video Video
23-675 119. Members of the City CouncilUpdate, discussion, and action on all information pertaining to but not limited to the current funding levels, current procurement timelines, current project scope, and current completion date of the new El Paso Police Headquarters from the 2019 Public Safety Bond and directing the City Manager to complete all necessary action to keep the project within publicly shared timelines.   Not available Video Video
23-677 120. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager to hire an outside accounting firm to conduct an External Audit of City Manager’s Office for the period of June 2014 through June 30, 2023, involving all travel, P-Card purchases, budget transfers, vehicle allowances, fuel cards, demotions, promotions, all salary increases, new hires at the City Manager, Director, and Leadership positions.   Not available Video Video
23-678 121. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action regarding the hire of outside counsel for the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee (FOAC) review of misuse of public resources.   Not available Video Video
23-637 222. Other Business1. Presentation and discussion on Furry Fitness Program. Presentation, discussion and action related to: 2. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to approve a monthly incentive and bonus incentive to City employees as part of the Furry Canine Foster Program incentive pilot as follows: a. A $ 200 monthly incentive for all full-time, part-time, and temporary positions, to be distributed as follows: i. Monthly payment of $200 once a foster program has been established and the employee takes possession of the foster canine and maintains possession; and b. An additional, one-time payment of $100 to be disbursed once their foster canine is adopted to a “forever home”. c. This policy does not apply to the following: i. Subcontractors and/or independent consultants; ii. Elected Officials d. The Furry Canine Foster Program pilot shall be effective from May 15, 2023 through November 15, 2023. e. The Foster incentive monthly payment shall be paid bi-weekly. The incentive will take effect in a pay period following the employee’s having met the criteria designat   Not available Not available
23-621 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Casas Genesis, LLC, approximately 0.1303 acres of land legally described as a Lot 3, Block 5, Mesquite Trails #2, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-622 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed, and any other documents necessary to convey to Phillip & Henry, LLC., approximately 0.222 acres of land legally described as Lot 52-A, Block 14, Shearman Unit Four Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-623 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Rene Alejandro Saenz and Cynthia Ann Saenz, approximately 0.147 acres of land legally described as Tract 25-C and Tract 25-B-1, Block 17, Upper Valley Surveys in El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-624 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Punta de Agua, LLC., approximately 0.1628 acres of land, legally described as Lot 2, Less NE portion of Block 4, Pecan Grove Subdivision, an addition to City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-625 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Casas Genesis, LLC., approximately 0.12 acres of land legally described as Lot 1, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Plat, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-626 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Marco Maldonado, approximately 0.025 acres of land legally described as a Lot 25, Block 3, Colonia Miramonte Addition Unit One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
23-627 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey to Terry Taylor and Susan K. Taylor, approximately 49.156 acres of land legally described as within Section 28, Township 15 South, Range 5 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian, Sierra County, New Mexico.   Not available Not available
23-593 230. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a 0.081 acre portion of Oregon Street right-of-way, located within Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: Oregon Street Applicant: University of Texas at El Paso, SURW22-00010   Not available Not available
23-608 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning for the property described as a portion of Block 3, Weiner Sunset Tracts Unit 2, Lot 2 & the entirety of J M Jett Survey 155 Abstract 48 Tracts 14-B and 8, A F Miller Survey 210 Abstract 3594 Tracts 11 and 12-B, 201 E. Sunset Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (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: 201 E. Sunset Road Applicant: GRV Integrated Engineering Solutions, PZRZ22-00037   Not available Not available
23-632 232. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Tower Subdivision, 1271 Tower Trail Lane, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) 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: 1271 Tower Trail Lane Applicant: Mostly Done, Inc., PZRZ23-00006   Not available Not available
23-633 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 1 thru 10, Block 44, Harts Survey No. 9, 901 North Stanton Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2 (Apartment) and C-4 (Commercial) to G-MU (General Mixed Use) and approving a master zoning plan. 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: 901 N. Stanton St. Applicant: EP RMA Investments, LLC, PZRZ22-00034   Not available Not available
23-634 234. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the North ½ of Tract 23 and the South 25 feet of Tract 24, Crossroads Subdivision, 5037 Crossroads Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office). 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: 5037 Crossroads Drive Applicant: Paar Partners LLC, PZRZ23-00007   Not available Not available
23-603 135. OrdinancesAn Ordinance, amend Title 12, Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV - Speed limits), to amend Paragraph E (Thirty miles per hour) by adding item 5 Desert Pass St. from S. Resler Dr. to a point 300 feet past Desert Trail Dr.; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
23-605 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend Paragraph G (forty miles per hour); and to amend Paragraph F (thirty-five miles per hour) by adding 107. Socorro Drive (FM 258) between a point 400 feet southeast of Southside Road and the southeast city limits; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
23-606 137. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services for Environmental Services at the El Paso International Airport (EPIA) on a task by task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following two (2) consultants: 1. WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 2. Professional Service Industries, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00 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 transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for executio   Not available Not available
23-595 138. BidsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.2 - Strengthen community involvement in resident safety. Award Summary: Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract 2023-0338 Single & Multi-Purpose Police Service Dog (Malinois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, sporting breed) (“Contract”) with the Qualified Vendors (“Vendors”), identified in Exhibit A to this Resolution, to provide Service Dogs to the City of El Paso’s Police Department (‘Police Department”) for a period of two (2) years from May 9, 2023 through May 8, 2025, in a total, aggregated amount of $200,000.00. The City Manager or his designee is authorized to select among the Vendors to provide Single & Multi-Purpose Police Service Dog (Malinois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, sporting breed) for future City needs as determined in the sole opinion of the City including, additional consideration or specialty. All associated fees and costs will be negotiated at the time of City’s request of Vendor. This is a Request for Noncompetitive, requirement contract.   Not available Not available
23-604 139. 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 2023-0329 Plants and Trees to Sierra Vista Wholesale Growers, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,273,200.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $848,800.00. The total amount of the contract, including the initial term plus the option for a total of five (5) years, is for an estimated amount of $2,122,000.00. This contract will allow for the purchase of plants and trees to be placed at various parks across the City. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $388,500.50 for the initial term, which represents a 1,082.19% increase due to additional trees and plants added to the scope of work and price increases. Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Sierra Vista Wholesale Growers, Inc. La Union, NM Item(s   Not available Not available
23-607 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance establishing a municipal drainage utility system extendable commercial paper program and authorizing the issuance of program obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $60,000,000 outstanding at any one time, prescribing the terms, features and characteristics of such obligations; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; providing for the payment of the obligations; resolving other matters related thereto, including approval of a dealer agreement and issuing and paying agent agreement; and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
23-609 141. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $61,200,000 to refund certain extendable commercial paper 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
23-521 142. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019172 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-522 143. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Dominion Ambulance, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019171 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-523 144. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting South Texas Ambulance Response, Inc., D/B/A Revive Mobile Health, a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019426 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-524 145. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Life Ambulance Service, Inc. a franchise extension and amending Ordinance No. 019173 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-464 146. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 13, Block 49, Ysleta Grant, 246 Southside Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F/H (Ranch and Farm/Historic) to R-4/H (Residential/Historic). 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: 246 Southside Road Applicant: Casas Genesis LLC, PZRZ22-00039   Not available Not available
23-465 347. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning for the property described as the South ½ of Tracts 64 and 65 and all of Tracts 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, and 75, First Supplemental Map of Parkland Addition, 10202 Dyer Street, 10266 Dyer Street, and 10288 Dyer Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3 (Commercial) and C-3/sc (Commercial/special contract) to C-4 (Commercial) and C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract), 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: 10202 Dyer Street, 10266 Dyer Street, and 10288 Dyer Street Applicant: Atiyah Talal, Donna L. Green, and Cesar A. Lopez, PZRZ22-00038   Not available Not available
23-467 248. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST22-00014, to allow for an infill development with reductions to average lot width, front and side yard setbacks, and a 75% parking reduction on the property described as Lot 17, Block 36, Magoffin, 916 South St. Vrain Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 916 South St. Vrain Street Applicant: Norma Judith Arrunada, PZST22-00014   Not available Not available
23-471 149. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST23-00001, to allow for Infill Development with a reduction in lot area, average lot width, rear yard setback, and cumulative front and rear yard setback on the property described as Lot 33, Howell Subdivision, 5833 Macias Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 5833 Macias Street Applicant: Enrique Ayala, PZST23-00001   Not available Not available
23-474 150. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST22-00013, to allow for infill development with reductions to average lot width, front and side yard setbacks, and a 75% parking reduction on the property described as Lot 14, Block 47, Magoffin, 708 South St. Vrain Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 708 South St. Vrain St. Applicant: Norma Judith Arrunada, PZST22-00013   Not available Not available
23-635 151. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a request from Union Montwood LLC for City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcohol beverages within three hundred feet of a public or private school for a restaurant bar requesting to sell mixed beverages, for the property located at 9640 Montwood, and legally described as a Portion of Lot A, Block 20, Montclair #3, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-537 152. Other BusinessPresentation, discussion and action of the 2nd Quarter Financial Report, adoption of the revised City of El Paso Budget Policy which allows for the establishment of a Pay for Futures Fund to solely support Police, Fire and civilian compensation increases, and to authorize the City Manager or his designee to allocate $15 million in sales tax revenue surplus from FY 2023 for the Pay for Futures Fund. [POSTPONED FROM 04-25-2023]   Not available Video Video