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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/10/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 09-10-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 09-10-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
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24-1220 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 27, 2024, the Agenda Review Meeting of August 26, 2024, and the Work Session of August 26, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-64 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
24-1221 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment of a General Aviation Non-Commercial Lease by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and Rook Property Management, LLC, (“Assignor”) regarding the following property: Lot 16, 17 and 18, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas municipally known and numbered as 7301 Boeing Dr., El Paso, Texas   Not available Not available
24-1223 14. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso County Juvenile Board, on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department, for the handling, detaining, and apprehending of juveniles in the El Paso County pursuant to statutory provisions set forth in Title Ill, Juvenile Justice Code of the Texas Family Code.   Not available Not available
24-1200 15. ResolutionsA Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for a portion of Lot 5, Block 2, The Village at Eastpoint, 8250 Burnham Road, City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed detailed site plan development plan 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: 8250 Burnham Applicant: SNAP Partners, L.P., PZDS24-00009   Not available Not available
24-1168 16. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Custom Lighting Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1 (the “District”), as required by El Paso City Code, 19.16.020, concerning the District’s proposal to provide custom street lighting in the form of solar lighting within the District’s Campo del Sol development.   Not available Not available
24-1210 17. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, 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 a Metropolitan Mobility Reconstruction Project on Buffalo Soldier Road from Edgemere Boulevard to Montana Avenue, consisting of the preliminary engineering for the complete roadway reconstruction to include parkway improvements, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, street illumination, landscaping and irrigation, and striping, which has an estimated total project cost of $1,417,404.00 of which the local government participation amount is estimated at $109,398.00 plus any cost overruns. 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.   Not available Not available
24-1212 18. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, 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 a Hazard Elimination and Safety Program project at Yermoland Drive from Lafayette Drive to Lomaland Drive, to include the installation of a continuous turn lane, which has an estimated total project cost of $76,922.10 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $7,319.00 plus any cost overruns. 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.   Not available Not available
24-1213 19. Special AppointmentsA Resolution that City Manager, Dionne Mack, be appointed as a City representative to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace former Interim City Manager Cary Westin, effective immediately.   Not available Not available
24-1260 110. Board AppointmentsRosario Holguin to the Committee on Border Relations by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
24-1261 111. Board AppointmentsNorman J. Bryan to the Zoning Board of Adjustments by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
24-1201 112. 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 A).   Not available Not available
24-1233 113. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Alejandra Chavez, Candidate for District 1, in the amounts of $750 from Robert Urrea, $500 from Bradley Hughes, $2,500 from Woody Hunt, $500 from Raul Ordaz, $2,500 from Dean Hester, $2,500 from Cecilia Porras, $1,000 from Linda Troncoso, $500 from Jeffrey Hughes, $500 from Sonia Westbrook, $2,500 from Benjamin Arriola, $2,500 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,000 from Javier Lucatero, $1,000 from William Sanders, $2,500 from Jim Cardwell, $1,299 in-kind from Ann Lilly, $1,000 from Rosa Santana, $500 from Concepcion Alva, $1,000 Ronnie Lowenfield, $2,500 Blake Anderson, $2,500 from Adam Frank, $2,500 from Ginger Francis, $500 from Ann Lilly, $3,000 from Jerry Rubin, $1,500 from Edward Escudero, and $2,600 from Raymond Palacios.   Not available Not available
24-1251 114. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Lily Limon, Candidate for District 7, in the amounts of $2,500 from Lawrence A. Romero, $2,500 from Stanlely Jobe, and $500 from Dr. Ascención Mena.   Not available Not available
24-1253 115. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of contributions by Representative Josh Acevedo in the amounts of $500.00 from John Panahi and $500.00 from Sara Priddy.   Not available Not available
24-1254 116. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Isabel Salcido in the amounts of $2,000.00 from Demetrio Jimenez and $2,500.00 from Eduardo Fernandez and $100,000.00 loan to campaign.   Not available Not available
24-1255 117. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Renard Johnson, Candidate for Mayor, in the amounts of $750.00 from Michael Mikes, $750.00 from Raul Rogelio and Bernice Solis, $2500.00 from Hector Flores, $2500.00 from Raymond and Kathy Palacios, $500.00 from Ogechika Alozie, $2500.00 from Ruben and Susan Guerra, $2500.00 from Charles Amato, $2500.00 from Alvin Johnson, $2500.00 from Gary and Cecelia Porras, $2500.00 from Ed Anderson, $500.00 from Priscilla Hernandez, $2500.00 from Fredrick Francis, $2500.00 from Robert Foster, $1250.00 from Victor Poulos, and $2500.00 from Edward and Margarita Escudero.   Not available Not available
24-1215 118. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.5 Set one standard for infrastructure across the city. Award Summary: The Request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2019-790 Janitorial Services - MSC and Various Corrals to ACE Government, Services, LLC. This change order will increase referenced contract by $134,229.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $888,977.65. This change order will add capacity to the contract due to hourly wage rate adjustments because of price increases in the market. A competitive procurement is open to replace this contract under current market conditions. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: ACE Government Services LLC City & State: El Paso, Texas Current Contract Estimated Amount: $754,748.65 Change Order Award: $134,229.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $888,977.65 Account(s): 532-1000-522060-31040-P3120 Funding Source(s): Inventory Purchases Materials and Supplies General Fund District(s): All This was    Not available Not available
24-1202 119. Request for ProposalsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 6.8 Support transparent and inclusive government. Award Summary: Request that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Service Agreement (Solicitation 2024-0261R) to perform analysis and auditing services of the City’s franchise fee collections by and between the City of El Paso ("City") and Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC (“Service Provider”) for an initial three-year term; with two, one-year options to extend. This award is a contingency-based contract, which shall not exceed 28% of the additional revenue to the City based on the Agency's findings and recovery. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Contract Variance: Not applicable, this is a new contract. Department: Internal Audit Award to: Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC City & State: Centreville, VA Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: Contingency-based not to exceed 28% Initial Term Es   Not available Not available
24-1216 120. BidsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.5 Set one standard for infrastructure across the city. Award Summary: The award of Solicitation 2024-0316 Tree and Stump Removal to EGL Construction, Inc for an initial term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $259,500.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $173,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $432,500.00. This contract will allow for the removal of trees and stumps near private property, utility lines and other City locations as directed. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $33,500.00 for the initial term, which represents a 7.19% or 33,500.00 due to a decrease in unit price per tree. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: EGL Construction, Inc City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $86,500.00 Initial    Not available Not available
24-1256 121. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft an ordinance that prohibits the use of residential properties as entertainment venues. The proposed ordinance should address issues related to neighborhood disruption, zoning compliance, and public safety.   Not available Not available
24-1262 122. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Leah Masters to Position 3, whose term will expire on February 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-1229 223. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation from Strategic and Legislative Affairs on the Discretionary Grants Program, recently funded projects, and the grants strategy for Fiscal Year 2025.   Not available Not available
24-1229 223. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation from Strategic and Legislative Affairs on the Discretionary Grants Program, recently funded projects, and the grants strategy for Fiscal Year 2025.   Not available Not available
24-1169 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.010 (Schedule I - One-Way Streets) of the City Code, TO ADD ITEM 97. W Main Drive from El Paso Street to N Santa Fe Street.; and amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.030 (Schedule III - Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets), TO ADD ITEM 388. W Main Drive from El Paso Street to N Santa Fe Street, south side.   Not available Not available
24-1209 125. 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 2024-0386 Mast Arm Poles to Techline, Inc. for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $1,029,682.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $1,029,682.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $2,059,364.00. This Contract will allow the purchase of Mast Arm Poles for various locations throughout the City of El Paso. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $361,406.00 for the initial term, which represents a 25.98% decrease in price per steel. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Techline, Inc City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $1,029,682.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,029,   Not available Not available
24-1218 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.3 Enhance a regional comprehensive transportation system. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2024-0105 Playa Drain Shared Use Path to Horizone Construction I, Ltd for a total estimated amount of $1,148,425.48. The Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project will consist of construction of a shared use path from Padilla Drive to Zaragoza Road. The proposed improvements include demolition of existing structures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, a pedestrian bridge, irrigated landscaping, pedestrian amenities, and pavement marking and signs. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Horizone Construction I, Ltd City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 140 Standard Workweek Days Base Bid I: $1,148,425.48 Total Estimated Award: $1,148,425.48 Account(s): 190 - 4741 - 38290 - 580270 - PCP23TRAN03 Funding Source(s): Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) District(s): 7 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract.    Not available Not available
24-1205 127. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.1 Deliver prevention, intervention and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive and safe community. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2024-0483 Medical Center of Americas Clinic to Dantex General Contractors, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $6,616,000.00. This project will consist of a new one-story Health Clinic Building that is approximately 10,500 square feet and will house specialties such as HIV, STDs, and tuberculosis. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Dantex General Contractors, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Contract Term: 330 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Proposal I: $5,916,000.00 Base Proposal II: $ 700,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $6,616,000.00 Account(s): 190 - 2235 - 38290 - 580270 - FRF17 - G21CSLFRF Funding Source(s): American Rescue Plan Act Fund District(s): 3 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement Lump sum contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departmen   Not available Not available
24-972 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 3, Block 1, Coronado del Sol, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) and R-5/sc (Residential/special contract) to A-3 (Apartment) and A-3/sc (Apartment/special contract), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. THIS IS A 211 CASE 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: Mesa Hills and Northwest of Sunland Park Applicant: Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, PZRZ24-00002 [POSTPONED FROM 09-10-2024]   Not available Not available
24-985 229. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 14 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Storage Standards), Article I (Vehicular Parking), Section 050 (Parking Requirements and Standards) and Section 070 (Parking Reductions). The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 08-27-2024]   Not available Not available
24-1059 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 17C1 and 17C2, Section 8, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4/c (Commercial/conditions) to C-2/c (Commercial/condition), 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: Picasso and Zaragoza Applicant: Picasso Place, LLC, PZRZ24-00007   Not available Not available
24-1060 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending a condition placed on property by Ordinance No. 15959 which changed the zoning of a portion of Tracts 17C1 and 17C2, Section 8, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed condition release 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: Picasso and Zaragoza Applicant: Picasso Place, LLC, PZCR24-00001   Not available Not available
24-1099 132. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 22.6965 acres of land, legally described as a portion of Tract 198, within sections 14, 15, 22 and 23, Township 27, South Range 3 East, New Mexico Principle Meridian, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.   Not available Not available
24-1100 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 16.6433 acres of land, legally described as a portion of fractional lots 11 And 12, Section 22, Township 27, South Range 3 East, New Mexico Principle Meridian, Dona Ana County, New Mexico.   Not available Not available
24-1219 134. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer, attached to the Resolution as Exhibit A, to allocate budget for Modesto Gomez / Flat Fields Project.   Not available Not available
24-1185 235. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 State Transportation Innovation Council Incentive program (STIC) requesting funds in the amount of $125,000.00, with 20% match required and provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and with no additional match required from the City, for the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including low-cost emissions sensors at international ports of entry.   Not available Not available