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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/27/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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24-1158 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 13, 2024, , the Agenda Review Meeting of August 12, 2024, the Work Session of August 12, 2024, the Work Session of July 29, 2024, and the Special Meeting of August 19, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-63 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
24-1141 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment of the 7619 Lockheed Lease Agreement by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), B.H. 7619 Lockheed Drive, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“Assignor”), and Region 19 Education Service Center (“Assignee”) for the following described property: Lot 15, Block 8, El Paso International Airport Tract Unit Two, consisting of approximately 31,647.0 square feet, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and municipally known and numbered as 7619 Lockheed Drive, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
24-1152 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Not available
24-1150 15. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the attached Amendment to Funding Agreement with The El Paso Children’s Museum Development Corporation by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and The El Paso Children’s Museum Development Corporation (“EPC”) for the purpose of changing the frequency of the distribution of the City’s Funding Stipend Commitment from quarterly installments to monthly installments.   Not available Not available
24-1138 16. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution to accept the annual review of the Service and Assessment Plan for the El Paso Public Improvement District No. 2 (Eastside Sports Complex), approved on October 17, 2017.   Not available Not available
24-1139 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 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) project on Montwood Drive from Noviembre Drive to Ratner Circle, including school zone improvements, the installation of dynamic speed feedback signs, and installation of pavement markings, which has an estimated total project cost of $41,350.03 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $3,935.00 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
24-1140 18. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of allowing the City to construct, maintain, and operate a public shared use path on the highway right-of-way at Border Highway West (SL 375).   Not available Not available
24-1143 19. 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 Safety Project on Diana Drive from Louis Drive to Riley Court, including installation of a pedestrian hybrid beacon, a pedestrian crosswalk and sidewalks, which has an estimated total project cost of $188,245.71 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $17,912.00 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
24-1146 110. ResolutionsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Request that the City Manager be authorized to sign Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0157 from Sierra Machinery, Inc. to Romco Equipment Co. This consent to assignment will be for the time remaining of the current contract term, which expires March 14, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-1148 111. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the First Amendment to the Agreement for Professional Services between City and CEA Engineering Group, Inc. for the project known as “Railroad Drive Reconstruction”, whereby Consultant shall provide additional services to City in exchange for additional payment from City in an amount not to exceed $207,071.81.   Not available Not available
24-1186 112. Board Re-AppointmentsVeronica M. Hernandez to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Not available
24-1180 113. Board Re-AppointmentsKathryn Lucero to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Henry Rivera, District 7.   Not available Not available
24-1189 114. Board Re-AppointmentsMelinda "Myndi" Luevanos to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
24-1190 115. Board AppointmentsPaula Patricia Flores Warnock to the Committee on Border Relations by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4.   Not available Not available
24-1196 116. Board AppointmentsJoseph Gaskins to the Open Space Advisory Board by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
24-1165 117. Board AppointmentsBeatrice Santana-Haskins to the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
24-1164 118. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Sam Armijo, Candidate for District 1, in the amount of $5,000 from Joseph Sam Armijo, as a loan to the campaign.   Not available Not available
24-1179 119. 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 $1,000 from Audrey Ponzio, $500 from Oscar Narvaez, $500 from Juan Carlos Rolon, $500 from Joseph Moody, $500 from Alfonso Chavez, $500 from Pedro Chavez, $500 from Silvia Castillo, $1,000 from Richard & Janet Bonner, $1,500 from Raymond Palacios, and $1,000 from Edward Houghton.   Not available Not available
24-1181 120. 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 $500 from John Dupree, $500 from Thomas Vick, $500 from Ebetual Pallares, $500 in-kind from West Texas Chophouse LLC, $1,000 from Steve Ortega, $500 from Amanda Daniels, $500 from Juan Jose Godinez, $1,000 from Lane Gaddy, $2,500 from Frederick Francis, and $500 from German Hernandez.   Not available Not available
24-1191 121. 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 $500.00 from Erika Gonzalez, $1,000.00 from Ruben Guerra, $500.00 from James Valenzuela, $500.00 from Jennifer Horsley, $500.00 from Paul Cross, $1,000.00 from Teresita Corral, $1,000.00 from Keith Mahar, $2,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $500.00 from Jose Luis Villarreal, $2,500.00 from Douglas Schwartz, $25,000.00 from Preston Brown, $500.00 from Suleiman Masoud, $1000.00 from William Caparis, $500.00 from Ann Morgan Lilly, $2500.00 from Woody and Gayle Hunt, $1000.00 from Scott Hulse PAC, $2500.00 from Josh and Tita hunt, $500.00 from Hector Delgado, $500.00 from Gary Nanez, $2500.00 from Robert Foster, and $975.00 from Severo Hughston LLC.   Not available Not available
24-1192 122. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Cynthia Boyar Trejo, Candidate for District 4, in the amounts of $1,461.38 In-Kind Contribution from Ann Lilly, and $1,623.75 In-Kind Contribution from Joyce Wilson.   Not available Not available
24-1151 123. Request for ProposalsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 1.4 Grow the core business of air transportation. Award Summary: The request that the City Manager be authorized to sign the Second Amendment to Agreement 2019-343R Baggage Handling Operations and Maintenance with Daifuku Services America Corporation, a Florida Corporation, f.k.a. Elite Line Services, Inc. to increase the agreement amount by Four Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Twelve Cents ($478,338.12). This amendment will allow for the agreement term to be extended for six (6) additional months, and to incorporate Passenger Board Bridge maintenance services. This amendment shall be effective as of September 3, 2024. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: Daifuku Services America Corporation, f.k.a Elite Line Services, Inc. City & State: Novi, MI Current Contract Estimated Amount: $3,313,322.56 Change Order Award: $478,338.12 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $3,791,660.68 Account(s): 562-3000-522150-62205 Funding Source(s): Airport Operating Funds District(s   Not available Not available
24-1182 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to approve the renaming of Pollard Park Pond, located at 3090 Pollard St., El Paso, Texas, 79930, to “Mario Navarro Park”.   Not available Not available
24-1197 125. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Jackie York by the City of El Paso as a candidate to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election to serve starting on January 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-1198 126. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Tanny Berg by the City of El Paso as a candidate to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors election to serve starting on January 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
24-1166 127. Board Re-AppointmentsDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso re-appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Laura M. Enriquez to Position 5, whose term will expire on February 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
24-1193 128. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and city attorney with creating a comprehensive street maintenance impact fee and report back to the council in six months with a feasibility study, proposed fee structure, land use + trip generation assumptions, recommendations for organizational placement, and a review of potential outside consultants to assist in the development of a street maintenance impact fee.   Not available Not available
24-1145 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00004, to allow for a Governmental Use, Building on the property described as being a portion of Tracts 4E & 4H, A.F. Miller Survey No. 215, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for 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: 5625 Confetti Dr. Applicant: City of El Paso, PZST24-00004   Not available Not available
24-1153 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.20 (Historic Landmark Preservation). The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
24-1099 131. 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 132. 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
24-1149 133. 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 2024-0396R Solar Photovoltaic Array Installation - Short Term Parking Lot A to GS Solar, LLC dba Big Sun Solar for installation services for an estimated amount of $3,856,478.00. The award also includes maintenance services for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $42,585.00 and a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $29,829.00 for a total maintenance contract time is for five (5) years for an estimated amount of $72,414.00. This contract will allow for installation of a solar photovoltaic array at the short-term parking lot section A of the airport. Contract Variance: N/A Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: GS Solar, LLC dba Big Sun Solar City & State: San Antonio, TX Item(s): Installation and Maintenance Installation Estimated Award: $3,856,478.00 Maintenance Initial Term: 3 Years Maintenance Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Maintenance I   Not available Not available
24-1144 134. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Task Order 12V-1 for Solicitation 2021-0811, Greater El Paso Landfill Wheel Wash to Veliz Company, LLC for a total estimated award of $656,306.84.   Not available Not available
24-1147 135. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform construction management services on a task by task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following five (5) consultants: 1. Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. 2. Nuraami, LLC. 3. Garver, LLC. 4. Huitt-Zollars, Inc. 5. Moreno Cardenas, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $900,000.00, 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 identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a 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 execution of eac   Not available Not available
24-985 236. 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
24-1044 137. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management), Section 9.04.170 (Collection Providers) addressing the need for disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials at all commercial and mixed-use properties, By adding provisions to require notice and time to remedy violations, and for the enforcement of this section, of the El Paso City Code, promoting greater safety and improved service to the citizens of El Paso in the collection of solid waste and recyclables at commercial and mixed-use properties throughout the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
24-1046 238. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management), Section 9.04.100 (Location for Collection) of the El Paso City Code to add alleys to approved excluded collection locations and establish alley collection service and procedures at designated locations and expand the requirements for sidedoor collection.   Not available Not available
24-1047 239. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.010 (Where Signs Required) to add Alleys, Section 12.44.080 (Traffic Obstruction Prohibited) to add No Parking Signs, Section 12.44.160 (Parking in Alleys) to add Designation of Authority of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
24-1076 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, reaffirming the City’s participation in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program pursuant to the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Chapter 2303, Texas Government Code (“Act”); confirming the designation of a liaison for communication with interested parties; providing available tax incentives; and allowing for future nominations of qualified businesses and enterprise projects to be approved by resolution if nominee meets all requirements as established by the act and any other applicable state law.   Not available Not available
24-1154 141. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Western Refining Company LLC, as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project. If designated, Western Refining Company LLC, will invest approximately $150M on strategic capital projects aimed at upgrading and modernizing the El Paso Refinery located at 212 N. Clark Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905; and retain 500 full-time positions at that location over the term of the project’s designation.   Not available Not available
24-1155 142. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Tenet Hospitals Limited - Sierra Campus as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project. If designated, Tenet Hospitals Limited - Sierra Campus will invest over $6.5M to upgrade the facility and update medical equipment, at the Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus located at 1625 Medical Center St., El Paso, Texas 79902; and retain 645 full-time positions and create an additional 15 full-time positions at that location over the term of the project’s designation.   Not available Not available
24-1156 143. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Tenet Hospitals Limited - East Campus as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project. If designated, Tenet Hospitals Limited - East Campus will invest over $9M to upgrade the facility and update medical equipment, at the Hospitals of Providence East Campus located at 3280 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, Texas 79938; and retain 608 full-time positions and create an additional 15 full-time positions at that location over the term of the project’s designation.   Not available Not available
24-1157 144. ResolutionsDiscussion and action on a Resolution nominating Tenet Hospitals Limited - Transmountain Campus as a Texas State Enterprise Zone Project. If designated, Tenet Hospitals Limited - Transmountain Campus will invest over $11.61M to upgrade the facility and update medical equipment, at the Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus located at 2000 Transmountain Dr, El Paso, Texas 79911; and retain 376 full-time positions and create an additional 9 full-time positions at that location over the term of the project’s designation.   Not available Not available
24-1108 145. 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. 6 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
24-921 246. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution supporting an Application by the Medical Center of the Americas (MCA) Foundation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Change Grant Program requesting funds in the amount of $16,113,200.00 for the MCA Campus Green Redevelopment Program (“Application”); and authorizing City participation in the Application and submission of a subaward up to $5,833,200.00, with no match required from the City, for projects related to mobility improvements that include streetscaping and solar lighting.   Not available Not available
24-1195 1EX1. Executive SessionCity Manager Contract HQ#3112 (551.071)   Not available Not available