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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/6/2023 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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23-822 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 23, 2023, the Agenda Review of May 22, 2023, the Work Session of May 8, 2023, the Work Session of May 22, 2023, the Work Session of January 17, 2023 and the Special Meeting of June 28, 2022.   Not available Video Video
23-121 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Video Video
23-807 23. ResolutionsA Resolution regarding the re-appointment of one on-call, part-time Associate Municipal Court Judge: David Rutledge as well as two full-time Associate Municipal Court Judges: Carl Horkowitz (Northeast arraignment) and Alfonso Dominguez (day magistrate) pursuant to City Code 2.44.   Not available Video Video
23-774 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A).   Not available Video Video
23-806 15. ResolutionsA Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for all of Lot 1, Block 3, Keystone Business Park, Replat “A”, and all of Lots 2 and 3, Block 3, Keystone Business Park, 4500 Osborne Drive, 4440 Doniphan Drive, and 4420 Doniphan Drive, 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 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: 4500 Osborne Drive, 4440 Doniphan Drive, and 4420 Doniphan Drive Applicant: Enrique Vasquez, PZDS22-00037   Not available Video Video
23-775 16. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution rescheduling the Regular City Council Meeting of June 21, 2023, to June 20, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-813 17. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the Taxpayer, TRILOGY LEASING CO, 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(j)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $369.51, for the property with the following legal description: LEASED CMP IN TDC 30, LEASED CMP IN TDC 34, LEASED CMP IN TDC 38, LEASED CMP IN TDC 42, and LEASED CMP IN TDC 50.   Not available Video Video
23-819 18. ResolutionsApprove a Resolution that the City Attorney is authorized to retain outside counsel, Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell, attorney Eric T. Smith in matters regarding general Airport legal issues.   Not available Video Video
23-803 19. ResolutionsA Resolution to adopt the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan and 3-Year Community Vulnerabilities public facilities projects, including attached budgets, for projects to be funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.   Not available Video Video
23-770 110. Board Re-AppointmentsRon Comeau to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4.   Not available Video Video
23-834 111. Board Re-AppointmentsRuben Ramirez to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.   Not available Video Video
23-773 112. Board AppointmentsMichael Bray to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4.   Not available Video Video
23-829 113. Board AppointmentsAlfred Reeves to the Americorps Senior Advisory Committee by Representative Brian Kennedy, District 1.   Not available Video Video
23-800 114. 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
23-781 115. BidsThe linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: The award of Solicitation 2023-0058 Mattresses and Box Springs to RNM Mattress, LLC dba Popular Mattress, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $77,625.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $51,750.00. The total amount of the contract is, including the initial term plus the option for a total of five (5) years, for an estimated amount of $129,375.00. This contract will provide mattresses and box springs for various fire stations. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $6,277.50 for the initial term, which represents an 8.80% increase due rise in cost of materials. Department: Fire Vendor: RNM Mattress, LLC dba Popular Mattress El Paso, TX Initial Term: 3 years Option to Extend: 2 years Annual Estimated Award: $ 25,875.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $ 77,625.00 (3 years) Total Estimated Award: $129   Not available Video Video
23-793 116. BidsThe linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve Competitiveness Through Infrastructure Improvements Impacting the Quality of Life. Award Summary: The award of Solicitation 2023-0409 Crack Seal Material to Crafco, Inc. for a total term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $384,300.00. This purchase will allow the Streets and Maintenance Department to purchase the material used in its asphalt crack sealing program, which is a preventative road maintenance process that helps keep open cracks from spreading and preserves the life of the pavement. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $33,504.00 for the initial term, which represents a 13.32% increase due to price increases. Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Crafco, Inc. Chandler, AZ Item(s): All Total Term: 3 Years Total Estimated Award: $384,300.00 (3 Years) Account No.: 532 - 1000 - 532030 - 32120 - P3210 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All This is a Low Bid, Unit Price Co   Not available Video Video
23-796 217. BidsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.1: Deliver prevention, intervention and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive and safe community. That the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify CureMD.com, Inc., that the City is terminating awarded Contract No. 2021-0885R Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System for Default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of the Contract, and that the termination shall be effective as of June 6, 2023.   Not available Video Video
23-777 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that recognizes June as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.   Not available Video Video
23-824 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution recognizing “Women Veterans Day” for their service to the United States Armed Forces.   Not available Video Video
23-828 120. Members of the City CouncilPresentation, discussion, and action regarding proposed amendments to the Noise Ordinance (Title 9) and Amplified Sound Permit (Title 5), including but not limited to an update on progress toward the direction provided by the City Council in June 2022 to continue public outreach and the solicitation of a third-party expert to evaluate and recommend proposed amendments.   Not available Video Video
23-683 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a franchise for Elite Medical Air Transport, LLC d/b/a Emergent Air, to operate a non-emergency ambulance transfer service.   Not available Video Video
23-801 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the South 200 feet of Lot 33, Map of Sunrise Acres No. 2, 4819 Titanic Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment), 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: 4819 Titanic Avenue Applicant: Gisela R. Herrera, PZRZ22-00027   Not available Video Video
23-787 123. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action that the City Manager is authorized to sign an “Authorization and Reimbursement Agreement - Public Road Crossing Improvements - Surface, Signal and Signal Interconnect” with the Union Pacific Railroad Company, authorizing the Union Pacific Railroad Company to perform the necessary work on Rick Francis Street in relation to the University Medical Center Quiet Zone and agreeing that the City shall reimburse the Union Pacific Railroad Company for its performance of the work in the amount of $548,322.00 and that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for the execution of the Agreement. The City will reimburse Union Pacific Railroad Company.   Not available Video Video
23-794 124. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 7.5 - Set One Standard for Infrastructure Across the City. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Purchasing Director be authorized to issue a purchase order for the award of solicitation 2023-0415 Mast Arm Poles to Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. dba Wildcat Electric Supply for a one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $1,391,088.00. This contract will allow the purchase of mast arm and street light poles. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $78,840.42 for the initial term, which represents a 6.01% increase due to an increase in price for steel items. Department: Streets and Maintenance Vendor: Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc. dba Wildcat Electric Supply Houston, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Total Estimated Award: $1,391,088.00 Account No.: 532-1000-532030-32020-P3252 Funding Source: General Fund District(s): All This is a Low Bid, Unit Price Contract.    Not available Video Video
23-799 125. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThis linkage to Strategic Plan is subsection 8.1 - Deliver prevention, intervention and mobilization services to promote a healthy, productive and safe community. Discussion and action that the City Council ratify the additional expenditures in the amount of $91,663 associated with the continued use of Health Information Management System, Contract No. 2021-1443 with Advanced Business Software, LLC and that the City Council accept pricing for subscription and access to the Public Health Information Management System (PHIMS) for an additional 24 months in the amount of $216,000. The terms and conditions of the ratified award will remain unmodified including the ability to terminate the subscription and access to the (PHIMS) with thirty days’ notice. The City shall review the Award annually prior to the new fiscal year and terminate the Award in the event adequate funding is not allocated.   Not available Video Video
23-812 126. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 8.6 Provide long-term, cost effective, sustainable regional solid waste solutions Award Summary: Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign Contract 2023-0194 Citywide Litter Control Contract by and between the City of El Paso and both WorkQuest f/k/a TIBH Industries, Inc., a private non-profit corporation and the certifying party, and Border TM Industries, Inc. d/b/a Xceed Resources, the performing party, to provide specified cleaning and maintenance services for certain properties managed by the City of El Paso’s Environmental Services Department and the El Paso International Airport for a term of thirty six (36) months from the effective date of the Agreement and one (1) one-year option to extend, which may be exercised by the City Manager administratively. This is a service requirement contract at a currently estimated cost to the City of El Paso of $1,798,661.33 for the initial term and an estimated $2,410,145.30 if the option to extend is exercised.   Not available Video Video
23-738 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 018749 concerning Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of El Paso, Texas, established pursuant to Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, by reducing the boundaries of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, City of El Paso, Texas.   Not available Video Video
23-608 128. 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 Video Video
23-632 229. 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 Video Video
23-633 130. 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 Video Video
23-634 231. 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 Video Video
23-702 332. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a 53 square-foot public utility easement, located within Lot 3, Block 10, Rio Valley Subdivision Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 6524 Ta Suil Pl. Applicant: El Paso Accent Homes, LLC, SUET22-00007   Not available Video Video
23-808 233. Other BusinessDiscussion and action requesting City Council support for the submission of the staff recommended grant application to the FY23 Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) federal discretionary grant administered by the Department of Defense (DOD) for the Advanced Manufacturing District Innovation Factory Phase II Project.   Not available Video Video
23-809 234. Other BusinessDiscussion and action requesting City Council support for the submission of the staff recommended grant application to the FY23 Department of Defense-Defense Critical Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grant program for the El Paso Training and Events Campus (ETEC).   Not available Video Video
23-810 335. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the appointment of 2 candidates as Substitute Associate Municipal Judges of the Municipal Court per El Paso City Code 2.44.030 to fill terms from June 26, 2023 through June 25, 2027. The candidates are: 1. Sara Elizabeth Priddy 2. Roberto Antonio Ramos   Not available Video Video
23-802 136. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the City of El Paso Vision Zero Safety Action Plan.   Not available Video Video
23-817 137. Other BusinessDiscussion and action in requesting City Council support for the staff recommended project that has been selected to submit for the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.   Not available Video Video
23-830 1EX1. Executive SessionCity Attorney and City Manager Annual Performance Evaluations, Matter No. 21-1043-688, HQ# 23-816. (551.071) (551.074)   Not available Video Video