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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/15/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-455 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-85 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-470 13. ResolutionsThat the City Manager is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and The Texas A&M Engineering Service on behalf of its Texas A&M Task Force 1, to increase the effectiveness of the TX-TF1 Water Rescue Program to begin on the date of the last signature and shall be in force until March 31, 2030.   Not available Not available
25-380 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-437 15. ResolutionsThat the El Paso City Council hereby renames the street currently known as Boggiano Drive to Sanfeliz Hill Court, in its entirety, beginning at Turnberry Road and ending at Franklin Mountain State Park, illustrated on Exhibit “A” attached to the Resolution and in compliance with the El Paso City Code 19.15.140, and authorizes the City Manager to take the necessary steps to change the name herein described. Location: East of Bandolero Dr. and North of Thunderbird Dr. Applicant: Bret C. Preston and Maria A. Sanfeliz, SUNC24-00001   Not available Not available
25-451 26. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Taxpayer, SABRÉ PAGE, 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 2024 delinquent taxes, pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code, in the amount of $298.13 for the property with the following legal description: 76 CHAPARRAL PARK LOT 3 (10643.63 SQ FT)   Not available Not available
25-452 27. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Taxpayer, Arlette Y. Camacho, 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 2024 delinquent taxes, pursuant to Section 33.011(k) of the Tax Code, in the amount of $246.82 for the property with the following legal description: 34 HIGHLAND PARK N 1/2 OF 17 TO 20 (6000 SQ FT)   Not available Not available
25-471 18. ResolutionsThat City Council hereby requires that all budget transfers requiring Council approval that are over $1,500,000 and all contracts, bids, request for proposals or request for qualifications awards that are over $1,500,000, be placed on the regular agenda of the City Council Meeting Agenda.   Not available Not available
25-442 19. ResolutionsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify TE of El Paso, LLC that the City is terminating Contract No. 2023-0168 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service for convenience, pursuant to the Contract Clauses - Section 7A of this contract, due to contract expenditures being met and that the termination shall be effective as of April 15, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-486 110. Board Re-AppointmentsScott Winton to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
25-449 211. 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 Not available
25-484 112. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Renard Johnson in the amounts of $1,000 Kirk Robison, $2,500 from Lisa Peisen, $5,000 from Ted Houghton, $2,500 from Paige Fox, $1,000 from Rick Lange, and $500 from Jack Champman.   Not available Not available
25-481 113. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the City Manager to submit a letter to the Texas District 3 Manager of the United States Postal Service in support of building additional facilities in Far East El Paso to support the amount of population increase in District 5.   Not available Not available
25-483 114. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to support House Bill No.4591 “related to contributions to and benefits under certain fire and police pensions funds” as filed by Texas State Representative Mary Gonzalez.   Not available Not available
25-465 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of the discretionary funds from City Council District 4 in an amount not to exceed $350, to be used towards funding the registration costs to the Jacksonville Neighborhoods USA 50th anniversary conference for presidents or designees of the North Hills Neighborhood Pride Association, a recognized neighborhood association in District 4, serves a municipal purpose of cultivating an environment conducive to strong economic development, promoting the visual image of El Paso, enhancing El Paso’s quality of life and nurturing and promoting a healthy, sustainable community.   Not available Not available
25-485 116. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft and present a City ordinance within 120 days that would require retail grocery stores to offer fair access to discount pricing to all consumers, regardless of their access to or familiarity with digital technology. The ordinance would further require any grocery store that sells goods in the City of El Paso and offers digital coupons and/or discounts via the Internet, text message, or a mobile/smartphone application, to make traditional, physical coupons with identical pricing available to consumers.   Not available Not available
25-409 117. Operational Focus UpdatesUpdate on the February 3, 2025 City Council motion directing the City Manager to conduct an analysis of local, state, and federal funding sources that could help fund the design and construction of the Deck Plaza; and to request a formally adopted position statement from the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #5 Board about potential boundary expansion and the use of TIRZ #5 funds for Deck Plaza design and/or construction activities; and to include said position statement from the TIRZ #5 in any work product or recommendation resulting from this item.   Not available Not available
25-454 118. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment of the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement, dated July 2, 2024, by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality and NOTES LIVE INC., and its subsidiaries/affiliates a Colorado Corporation, incorporating a local preference for project-related hiring and procurement; updating project-related timelines; increasing the minimum investment to $100,000,000; and increasing the real property acreage associated with the proposed development located at Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and Gateway Boulevard North, El Paso, Texas, 79924.   Not available Not available
25-416 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance approving an amendment to the Contract of Sale between the City of El Paso and VENU (dba Notes Live Inc.), a Colorado Corporation, amending the acreage of the property located at the Northeast Corner of Cohen Avenue and U.S. Highway 54, El Paso, TX 79924, legally described as a Portion of Block 7, Castner Range Subdivision No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and clarifying provisions pertaining to the parking agreement, title, and closing.   Not available Not available
25-438 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 6-9, Block 1, Golden Hill Addition, 1814 & 1818 Arizona Avenue, 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: 1814 and 1818 Arizona Avenue Applicant: Fernando and Frances S. Guijarro, PZRZ24-00001   Not available Not available
25-439 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00010, to allow for infill development with 50% parking reduction on the property described as Lots 6-9, Block 1, Golden Hill Addition, 1814 & 1818 Arizona Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is 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: 1814 and 1818 Arizona Avenue Applicant: Fernando and Frances S. Guijarro, PZST24-00010   Not available Not available
25-440 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00016, to allow for infill development with reductions to average lot width, front, rear, and side yard setbacks and 100% parking reduction on the property described as Lot 9, Block 38, Magoffin Subdivision, 903 Park 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 is 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: 903 Park Street Applicant: Eleuteria Sandra Hering, PZST24-00016   Not available Not available
25-445 323. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 11B and Tract 12E, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-4 (Residential) 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: 8700 Pell Way Applicant: Hector Saucedo and Rene Saucedo, PZRZ24-00013   Not available Not available
25-446 224. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 3-A-3 and Tract 5-A-1, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas: Parcel 1 from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-1 (Commercial) and Parcel 2 from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-2 (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: Northwest of Zaragoza Rd. and West of North Loop Dr. Applicant: North Goza LLC, PZRZ24-00009   Not available Not available
25-401 125. 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
25-448 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 1.4 Grow the core business of air transportation environment. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2020-487R Financial and Planning Services to Garver LLC and Ricondo & Associates, Inc. This change order will increase referenced contracts by $625,000.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $3,125,000.00. This change order will increase the capacity of the contract to cover services through its expiration on September 16, 2025. Department: El Paso International Airport Supplier 1: Garver LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $1,250,000.00 Change Order Amount: $312,500.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $1,562,500.00 Supplier 2: Ricondo & Associates, Inc. City & State: Chicago, IL Current Contract Estimated Amount: $1,250,000.00 Change Order Amount: $312,500.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $1,562,500.00 Current Contracts Estimated Amount   Not available Not available
25-444 127. 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 2025-0183 Tierra del Este Trail Improvements to LDCM Solutions, LLC for a total estimated amount of $893,623.00. This project is for the construction of a new trail that will connect existing trails at Rainbow Vista Park and Holly Springs Linear Park. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: LDCM Solutions, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Contract Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $758,489.00 Additive Alternate: $135,134.00 Total Estimated Award: $893,623.00 Account(s): 190-4800-29010-580270-PCP13PRKE01L Funding Source(s): 2012 Quality of Life Bond District(s): 5 This was a Low Bid Procurement - lump sum contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvements Departments recommend award as indicated to LDCM Solutions, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager b   Not available Not available
25-443 128. 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 that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0276 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service to TE El Paso, LLC dba Vernon Gene’s Megastore, the sole and authorized distributor, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,140,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow the purchase of Autocar proprietary parts and service. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $465,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 68.89% increase due to price increases and additional contract capacity to maintain parts inventory. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: TE El Paso, LLC dba Vernon Gene’s Megastore City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years O   Not available Not available
25-396 229. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Dominion Ambulance, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019489 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Not available
25-397 230. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Elite Medical Air Transport, LLC D/B/A Emergent Air, a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019518 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Not available
25-398 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Elite Medical Transport of Texas, LLC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019488 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer services.   Not available Not available
25-399 132. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Life Ambulance Service, INC., a franchise extension and amending Ordinance 019491 to modify its franchise rate, and to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Not available
25-228 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 2-B, 2-B-1, 2-B-5, Block 18, Ysleta Grant Surveys, 523 Giles, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1/c (Commercial/conditions), 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: 523 Giles Road Applicant: Daniel Resendez, PZRZ24-00011   Not available Not available
25-346 134. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Tracts 1D1 and 5A and a portion of Tracts 2A1 and 5C, Section 2, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-5 (Residential), 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: North of Stan Roberts Sr. Ave. and East of US-54 Patriot Freeway Applicant: Pay All My Friends, LLC, PZRZ24-00030   Not available Not available
25-472 135. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of real property commonly known as 320 W. San Antonio, El Paso, Texas, and further described as a portion of Block 31, according to the Mills Map of the City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas, and a portion of Old Sonora Street (now closed), for the purchase price of $2,450,000.00. Further, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Lynx Industries, Ltd. for the purchase of the property; (2) sign any and all documents related or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers necessary for the purchase and closing of the property.   Not available Not available
25-474 136. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of real property commonly known as 301 W. Overland, El Paso, Texas, and further described as 159 feet on Chihuahua Street X 120 feet on Overland Street, Block 31, Mills Map Addition, situated within the corporate limits of the City of El Paso, El Paso, County, Texas, for the purchase price of $2,340,000.00. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Lynx Industries Ltd. for the purchase of the property; (2) sign any and all documents related or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers necessary for the purchase and closing of the property.   Not available Not available
25-450 137. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution adopting the 2024 Prevailing Wage Rates for each craft or classification of worker in Building Construction Trades and Heavy and Highway Construction Trades and authorizing the City Engineer, when necessary, to clarify the definitions of work performed by each craft or type of worker. The effective date for said wage rates to be April 15, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-453 138. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the City of El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Defense Compatible Use and Installation Resilience grant program (“Grant Program”) requesting funds in the amount of $360,000.00 from the Grant Program, with a $50,000.00 match required from the City, for a total of $410,000.00 for the Fort Bliss SHIELD Study Project.   Not available Not available