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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2024 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 10-08-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 10-08-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
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24-1354 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 24,2024, the Agenda Review Meeting of September 23, 2024, and the Work Session of September 23, 2024.   Not available Not available
24-66 12. Request to ExcuseRequest to excuse Representative Joe Molinar from the October 8, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting.   Not available Not available
24-1347 13. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution to amend the City of El Paso Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025.   Not available Not available
24-1352 14. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the 2024 tax roll for all entities for which the City Tax Assessor Collector collects taxes.   Not available Not available
24-1353 15. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the Taxpayer, LONE STAR TITLE, 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 2023 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $763.53, for the property with the following legal description: 17 CHAPARRAL PARK #10 LOT 7 (11700 SQ FT).   Not available Not available
24-1326 16. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the "City") and Town of Anthony, Texas ("Anthony"), for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, for the City's Department of Animal Services to provide various animal services to the Town of Anthony.   Not available Not available
24-1330 27. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the "City") and Town of Clint, Texas ("Clint"), for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, for the City's Department of Animal Services to provide various animal services to the Town of Clint.   Not available Not available
24-1331 28. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (the "City") and County of El Paso, Texas ("County"), for the period of September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, for the City's Department of Animal Services to provide various animal services to the County   Not available Not available
24-1344 19. Special AppointmentsThat the City Council approve the recommendation of the Board of Directors of the El Paso Downtown Management District that the following persons be named directors of the District for the terms indicated: Nominee Term# Expiration Date Nadia Baem 2 August 2027 Edgar Lopez 2 August 2027 Michael Parra 1* August 2027 Mark Osborn 2 August 2027 Kelly Tomblin 1 August 2027 Robert (Beto) Burton 1 August 2027 Kathrin Berg 1 August 2027 *Indicates candidate was appointed to a partial term and is being nominated for their first full term.   Not available Not available
24-1400 110. Board Re-AppointmentsChief Peter Pacillas to the El Paso County 911 District Board of Managers by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
24-1401 111. Board Re-AppointmentsMario D’Agostino to the El Paso County 911 District Board of Managers by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
24-1387 112. Board Re-AppointmentsMartha Isabel Aguayo to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Representative Art Fierro, District 6, as a regular member.   Not available Not available
24-1332 113. Board Re-AppointmentsElisa Morales to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Not available
24-1402 114. Board AppointmentsDaniel James Veale to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Not available
24-1378 115. Board AppointmentsLouis Edwards to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Not available
24-1380 116. Board AppointmentsCynthia Alarcon Retana to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Not available
24-1337 117. 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
24-1351 118. 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
24-1335 119. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amount of $2,000 from Pablo Duran.   Not available Not available
24-1388 120. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amounts of $500 from Cristian Lira and $2000 from Pablo Lopez.   Not available Not available
24-1383 121. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Mayor Pro Tempore Kennedy in the amounts of $5,000 from Dennece Knight, $500 from David Austin, $1,000 from Suzanne Dipp, $500 from Richard Nacim, $3,000 from Thomas Georges, $2,500 from William Kastrin, $1,000 from Enrique Escobar, $1,000 from Sharon & Phil Robinet, $1,000 from Silvestre Reyes, $500 from Lorraine Fender, $500 from Andrew Avila, $1,000 from Dennis & Donna Neesen, and $500 from Bruce King.   Not available Not available
24-1390 122. 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 $30,000.00 from Salvador Robledo, $1,000.00 from Elvira Salcido and $1,000.00 from Erica Salcido.   Not available Not available
24-1391 123. 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 $1,000 from Deborah Kastrin, $1,000 from Edward C. Houghton, IV, $1,000 from Steve Ortega, $2,500 from Woody L. and Gayle G. Hunt, $2,500 from L. Frederick Francis, $100 from Roger Martinez, $250 from Bill Burton, $1,000 from Kirk Robinson, $100 from Peter Spier, $250 from Juan Uribe, $1,000 from Georgina Williams, and $250 from Francisco Ortega.   Not available Not available
24-1368 124. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Isabel Ceballos Otten, Candidate for District 2, in the amounts of a $2,500.00 personal loan from Isabel Ceballos Otten to the campaign, $500.00 from Joseph C. Pickett Campaign fund, $1,000.00 from G. Malooly, and $2,500.00 in-kind from Andrew Lira.   Not available Not available
24-1369 125. 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 Salvador Perches, $500 from Adair and Donald Margo, $500 from Maria and Sergio Alvarez, $1,000 from Ryan McCrory, $500 from Amy O'Rourke, and a $1,396.43 in-kind from Ann Lilly.   Not available Not available
24-1370 126. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Monica Reyes, Candidate for District 1, in the amounts of $526.63 from Angel Olivas, $3,247.50 (In Kind) from Silvestre Reyes, Jr., $526.63 from Norma Carpenter, $526.63 from Cindy Jimenez Turner, $1,052.95 from Priscilla Terrazas, $1,064.37 (In Kind) from Sylvia Borunda Firth, $1,000.00 from Melissa N. Ramirez, $500.00 from Miguel Zaragoza Lopez, $30,000.00 (Loan to Campaign) from Monica Reyes, $1,000.00 from Jorge A. Valenzuela, $1,000.00 from Shane Edmonson, $500.00 from Rosalva Saenz, $5,000.00 from Fred Loya, $1,000.00 from Mr.& Mrs. Frank Spencer, $500.00 from Frank Spencer, III, and $500.00 from Aguayo Chiropractic.   Not available Not available
24-1379 127. 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 Brian Allen, $10,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $10,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $500.00 from Dee Margo, $500.00 from Susan Drewry, $1,000.00 from Keith Mahar, $500.00 from Christina DeVore, $500.00 from John Panahi, $500.00 from Jose Villarreal, $5,000.00 from Edward Escudero, $1,000.00 from Jaime Mart, $500.00 from Rodolfo Laucirica, $2,500.00 from Chris Lyons, $500.00 from Alec Mahar, $5,000.00 from Miguel Fernandez, $500.00 from Demetrius McDaniel, $500.00 from Richard Porras, $1,000.00 from Thomas Hutchinson, $1,500.00 from Nancy and Stuart Shiloff, $3,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $500.00 from Bruce Gulbas, $500.00 from Daniel Kasuga, $500.00 from Monique/Steffen Poessiger, $2,000.00 from Amy O'Rourke, $500.00 from David Wysong, $500.00 from Cecilia Mesta, $1,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $500.00 from David Alvidrez, $2,500.00 from Judith Robison, $1,000.00 from Lisa Peisen, $5,000.00 from Pamela Agullo, $500.00 from Leonard Goodman,   Not available Not available
24-1382 128. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Cynthia Trejo, candidate for District 4, in the amounts of $1,000.00 from Edward Escudero and $2,500.00 from Woody Hunt.   Not available Not available
24-1389 129. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code: receipt of campaign contributions by Ivan Niño, Candidate for District 5 in the amounts of $500.00 from Pedro Nino, $600.00 from Wendy Nino, $500.00 Javier Iglesias, and $2,500.00 from L. Frederick Francis.   Not available Not available
24-1360 130. Request for ProposalsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 6.5 Deliver services timely and effectively with focus on continual improvement. Award Summary: The award of solicitation 2024-0095R Title Services to the following suppliers: 1) Lone Star Title Company of El Paso, Inc. and 2) WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC for a total estimated amount of $300,000.00. This contract will assist with title search and closing services needs for real estate transactions. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to Supplier 1: Lone Star Title Company of El Paso, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Title Search/Report Services Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms:2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Award to Supplier 2: WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Title Search/Report Services and Title and closing Services Initial Term:3 Years Option Terms: 2 Years Total Contract Time:5 Years Total Estimated Award: $300,000.00 Account(s) 532-1000-320   Not available Not available
24-1392 131. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve and adopt a letter by the El Paso City Council in support of the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) identification of Alternative 4 for the Bridge of the Americas port project in El Paso, Texas before the 45-day public comment period, which ends on November 4, 2024, pending review and approval from the City Attorney’s Office.   Not available Not available
24-1399 132. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action that the City of El Paso supports the Application by Project Amistad to the to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Change grant program requesting funds in the amount of $20,000,000.00 for the Pollution Reduction Strategy: Mobility and Transportation Options for Preventing Air Pollution and Improving Public Health and Climate Resilience-Track 1; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to provide a letter of support.   Not available Not available
24-1322 133. Operational Focus UpdatesUpdate Council on the International Bridges Crossborder Survey.   Not available Not available
24-1342 134. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting to River Elms, LLC a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.   Not available Not available
24-1339 135. 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 2024-0503 Rubber Removal and Friction Testing to CKS Runway Services, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $306,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $204,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $510,000.00. This contract for rubber removal and friction testing is necessary to maintain the skid resistance of runways, as per Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. Regular friction testing and rubber removal ensure safe aircraft landings by removing accumulated rubber from the touchdown zones, which improves braking effectiveness. This maintenance helps ensure shorter stopping distances and enhances safety, especially in wet or slippery conditions, minimizing the risk of runway incidents. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase   Not available Not available
24-1340 136. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2024-0076 Security Guard Services - Zoo to TriCorps Security, Inc., for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,459,800.00. This contract will allow the Zoo to maintain its facilities safe for the public and employees. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $202,140.00 for the annual term, which represents a 16.07% increase due to the increase in hourly rate. Department: Zoo Award to: TriCorps Security, Inc. City & State: Oklahoma City, OK Item(s): All Initial Term:3 Years Option Terms: NA Total Contract Time:3 Years Total Annual Estimated Award: $486,600.00 Total Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,459,800.00 Total Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $1,459,800.00 Account(s) 452 - 3400 - 52130 - 522120 - P5234 Funding Source(s):Zoo Operations District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid P   Not available Not available
24-1341 237. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.4 Improve motorist safety and traffic management solutions. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2024-0605 Police Ordered and Non-Consent Towing (Re-Bid) to 1) AD Wrecker Service, Inc., dba AD Towing & Recovery, 2) Chacon Business Group, Inc. dba Chacon Towing, 3) Raul Fernandez Jr. dba El Paso Dependable Towing LLC, 4) Kamel Towing, Inc., and 5) Sohle Express Towing, Inc., for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $2,451,000.00. The award also includes a one (1), two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,634,000.00. 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 $4,085,000.00 on a rotation and as needed basis. This contract will allow the Police department to receive services in response to accidents and to transport vehicles to the El Paso Police Department Municipal Vehicle Storage Facility. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous cont   Not available Not available
24-1343 138. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 5.2 Leverage and expand the use of current and new technology reduce inefficiencies and improve communications. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0051 ArcGIS Enterprise to Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. dba Esri, the sole source provider for geographic information systems (GIS) licensing software, maintenance, and online service for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,085,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will provide the City with additional needed software licenses, additional professional services, and training. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $282,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 35.12% increase due to added products and increase of online users. Department: Inform   Not available Not available
24-1346 139. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 6.7 Deliver effective and efficient processes to maximize value in obtaining goods and services. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) for solicitation 2025-0092 Newspaper Legal Notices to Gannett Media Corp., dba Gannett Texas/New Mexico LocaliQ the sole source provider for the newspaper legal notices for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,200,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This service will allow the City to publish legal notices pursuant to the State of Texas Local Government Code. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $600,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 33.33% decrease for the same services and historical data. Department: Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Award to: Gannett Media Corp., dba Gannett Texas/New Mexico Locali   Not available Not available
24-1336 140. 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 2024-0341 Sean Haggerty Drive Extension and Bridge Construction to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for a total estimated amount of $26,003,480.41. The project will consist of construction of a new 4-lane bridge, roadway approaches, pedestrian/bicycle accommodations, aesthetic lighting, illumination, a canopy bridge structure and drainage structures. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Items: Base Bid I, Base Bid II, Additive Alternate 1, and Additive Alternate 2 Contract Term: 348 Working Days Base Bid I: $20,664,033.26 Base Bid II: $3,419,470.32 Additive Alternate 1: $1,242,600.00 Additive Alternate 2: $677,376.83 Total Estimated Award: $26,003,480.41 Accounts: 190-4743-38290-580270-PCP21TRAN04 190-4930-99999-580270-PCP21TRAN04 190-4970-38230-580270-PCP21TRAN04 190-4950-38170-580270-PCP21TRAN04 Funding Sources   Not available Not available
24-1338 141. 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 2024-0041 Intelligent Transportation System at Bridge of the Americas and Zaragoza Ports of Entry Off-System to Tri-State Electric. Ltd., for a total estimated award of $6,947,247.99. The project consists of the construction, acquisition, and installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) and Zaragoza Ports of Entry to increase security measures and expedite trade. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Tri-State Electric. Ltd. City & State: Vinton, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 180 Standard Workweek Days Base Bid I: $6,947,247.99 Total Estimated Award: $6,947,247.99 Account(s): 190-4950-580270-38170- PCP18IB005- GS9023TMFG Funding Source(s): Texas Mobility Fund Grant District(s): 3 & 7 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement   Not available Not available
24-1345 142. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the El Paso City Council hereby approves the list of projects on Exhibit “A” attached to the Resolution, totaling $67,435,000.00, which establishes: 1) the “Comprehensive International Bridges Capital Improvement Program” as the approved list of International Bridges Capital Improvement Program projects for FY 2025 through FY 2029; and 2) the use of the identified funding sources. Further, the El Paso City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to make all necessary budget transfers prior to the execution of the projects.   Not available Not available
24-1367 143. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of the Governor Texas Military Preparedness Commission Fiscal Year 2025 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program requesting funds in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with a $6,514,523.00 match from the City, for the Fire Station 12 Reconstruction Project.   Not available Not available
24-1311 144. 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. 1 with the acknowledgement that the issuance of such bonds does not constitute debt issuance by the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
24-1366 245. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Fiscal Year 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program requesting funds in the amount of $20,000,000.00, with a $5,000,000.00 match required from the City, for the Ysleta Port of Entry Southbound Commercial Facilities Expansion Project: Phase I.   Not available Not available
24-1399 132. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action that the City of El Paso supports the Application by Project Amistad to the to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Community Change grant program requesting funds in the amount of $20,000,000.00 for the Pollution Reduction Strategy: Mobility and Transportation Options for Preventing Air Pollution and Improving Public Health and Climate Resilience-Track 1; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to provide a letter of support.   Not available Not available