|
23-977
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 18, 2023, the Agenda Review of July 17, 2023, the Work Session of July 17, 2023, and the Special Meeting of July 10, 2023. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-125
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-973
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment A). | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-974
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | That the Demolition liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (See Attachment B). | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-999
| 1 | 5. | | Resolutions | A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Bowen Industrial, 8250 North Loop 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 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 North Loop Drive
Applicant: Orion Three Kings, LLC, PZDS22-00012 | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-975
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | That the City Council approves an Increase Construction Change Order in the amount of $341,500.70 to Black Stallion Contractors, Inc. for the Corrugated Metal Pipe Rehabilitation under Contract No. 2022 - 0402 Canterbury Trails Improvements. No additional days will be added to contract number 2022-0402. The new contract sum, including this change order notice and previous change order notices is $3,425,497.61. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1007
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized 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 the design and construction of the Highway Safety Improvement Program grant improvements Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon on Stanton Street at Boston Avenue, which has an estimated total project cost of $257,849.24 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $33,605.89 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
|
|
23-1001
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | An amendment to the enabling Resolution establishing the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee to address reporting frequency. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1045
| 1 | 9. | | Board Appointments | Ruby A. Montana to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1010
| 1 | 10. | | Applications for Tax Refunds | That 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
|
|
23-1049
| 1 | 11. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez: $6,000 loan from Cassandra Hernandez. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1050
| 1 | 12. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Brian Kennedy: $40,000 loan from Brian Kennedy. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1005
| 1 | 13. | | Bids | The linkage to the strategic plan is subsection 2.4 - Improve motorist safety and traffic management solutions.
Award Summary:
The award of Solicitation 2023-0431 Decals as Needed - Fleet to Innovative Ink EP, L.P. dba Innovative Ink Signs & Printing for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $135,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $90,000.00. The total amount of the contract, including the initial term plus the option for a total of five (5) years, is an estimated amount of $225,000.00. This contract will provide decals for Fleet Services to mark the vehicles with unit numbers, department names, city logos, and sometimes special markings as requested.
Contract Variance:
The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $45,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 50% increase due to an additional year being added to the term of the contract.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Vendor: Innovative Ink EP, L.P. dba Innovative Ink
Signs & Printing
El Paso, TX
| | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1008
| 1 | 14. | | Bids | The 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 2023-0414 Airway Aesthetics Maintenance to Tri-State Electric, Ltd. for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $426,624.00. This contract will allow for the maintenance of the Airway Aesthetics.
Contract Variance:
The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $89,556.00 for the initial term, which represents a 26.57% increase due to price increases.
Department:
Streets and Maintenance
Vendor:
Tri-State Electric, Ltd.
Vinton, TX
Item(s):
All
Initial Term:
3 Years
Annual Amount
$142,208.00
Total Estimated Award:
$426,624.00
Account No.:
532 - 2305 - 522210 - 32120 - P3215
Funding Source:
General Fund
District(s):
All
This is a Best Value Contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend award as indicated to Tri-State Electric, Ltd., the highest ranked offeror bas | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1046
| 1 | 15. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action that the City Council authorizes the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,000.00) towards the costs of equipment rental, movie license fees, permits, staff time and other related items necessary for the support of the “Movies in the Park” event, a series of movie nights in parks located within District 6, and declares that this expenditure serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors to the City of El Paso, which benefits the community and instills community pride. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-934
| 1 | 16. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that the City Council approves the submission to the Foreign-Trade Zones Board of an application to expand Foreign-Trade Zone 68 existing sites and to add new sites more fully described on Exhibit A of the resolution (FTZ Expansion Application), that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign the application and related documents to expand and modify Foreign-Trade Zone 68; and urges the Foreign-Trade Zones Board approval of the application on an expedited basis. [POSTPONED FROM JULY 18, 2023] | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1014
| 2 | 17. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.85 (Parking Violations Bureau), to amend Section 12.85.010 (Parking Violations Bureau Established), Section 12.85.020 (Hearing Officers), Section 12.85.030 (Parking Citations); to update language to current usage; to allow substitute Associate Municipal Judges to serve as Hearing Officers; and to allow Commissioned Officers hired by Independent School Districts within the City limit to issue Parking Citations; The penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1021
| 1 | 18. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 10.20 (Offenses by or against minors) of the El Paso City Code to remove curfew ordinance provisions located in sections 10.20.010 through 10.20.054. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1000
| 1 | 19. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 37.9194 acres of land situated in portions of sections 21, 28, and 29, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1015
| 1 | 20. | | Resolutions | Discussion and that the City Council hereby approves the transfer of funds from Capital Program Savings in the amount of $1,105,697.20 to the Project for the purpose of funding the completion of Campbell Street, from Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway to 6th Avenue under a new construction contract; and that the City Manager is authorized to sign all documents necessary to accomplish the said transfer of funds. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-952
| 2 | 21. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The 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 2023-0551 Campbell Street Reconstruction to KARLSRUHER, INC. dba CSA Constructors for an estimated total award of $1,944,289.25. The project consists of street, parkway, water, sewer, and drainage improvements on Campbell Street from Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway to 6th Avenue.
Department: Capital Improvement
Award to: KARLSRUHER, INC. dba CSA Constructors
El Paso, TX
Item(s): All
Initial Term: 82 Working Days
Base Bid I: $1,437,302.26
Base Bid II: $188,526.75
Base Bid III: $91,738.35
Base Bid IV: $226,721.89
Total Estimated Award: $1,944,289.25
Funding Sources: 2011, 2017 Certificates of Obligation and
Other Outside Sources -
El Paso Water Utilities (EPWU)
Accounts: 190-4970-580270-38030-PCP23TRAN14
190-4530-580270-28330-PCP23TRAN14
190-4741-580270-38290-PCP23TRAN14
District(s): 8
This is a Low Bid procurement | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1004
| 1 | 22. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two year On Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform civil engineering services on a task by task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following six (6) consultants:
1. AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
2. Dannenbaum Engineering Company - El Paso, LLC.
3. Frank X. Spencer and Associates, Inc.
4. CEA Group, Inc.
5. Consor Engineers, LLC.
6. Bartlett & West, Inc.
Each On Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($750,000.00), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($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. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1009
| 1 | 23. | | Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements | The 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 a request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Wagner Equipment Co dba Wagner Rents Inc, Wagner Power Systems, 2nd Steel Used Parts, SITECH Rocky Mountain referencing Contract 2021-0131 Caterpillar Parts and Service. This will be a change order to increase the award by $262,500.00 for a total amount not to exceed $1,312,500.00. This change order will allow to increase contract capacity for maintenance and repairs.
Department: Streets and Maintenance
Award to: Wagner Equipment Co dba Wagner Rents Inc,
Wagner Power Systems, 2nd Steel Used Parts,
SITECH Rocky Mountain
El Paso, TX
Total Estimated Amount: $262,500.00
Funding Source: Internal Service Fund
Account No.: 532-3600-531250-37020 -P3701(Service)
532-3600-531210-37020-P3701 (Parts)
District(s): All | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-897
| 1 | 24. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Administrative Code), Chapter 18.08 (Building Code), Chapter 18.10 (Residential Code), Chapter 18.12 (Mechanical Code), Chapter 18.16 (Electrical Code), Chapter 18.20 (Plumbing Code), Chapter 18.24 (Gas Code), Chapter 18.28 (Existing Building Code), Chapter 18.30 (Pool and Spa Code), Chapter 18.50 (Property Maintenance Code), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention Code), Chapter 18.70 (Energy Conservation Code), adopting the 2021 International Building Code, and adopting appropriate local amendments, the penalty being as provided in 18.02.115 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM JULY 5, 2023] | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1012
| 1 | 25. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on an appeal by the property owner of 3535 Aurora Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79930 in the Manhattan Heights Historic District regarding a decision rendered by the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) in HLC Case PHAP23-00033 on June 12, 2023, to APPROVE WITH MODIFICATIONS a Certificate of Appropriateness for the referenced property. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1011
| 3 | 26. | | Other Business | Discussion and action that City Council approves the recommendations from the Parks and Recreation Department and Community and Human Development Department for project rollout as attached to the Resolution as Exhibit “A” for the Community Progress Bond, Proposition B. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1016
| 1 | 27. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution that approves the changes made to the Neighborhood Improvement Program Policies and Scorecard, said updated policies and scorecard specifically set forth and incorporated in Exhibit “A” and “B” in the Resolution. | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1034
| 1 | EX1. | | Executive Session | Cangialosi, Joanna, et al v. City of El Paso. Matter No. 18-1026-9235 (551.071) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1035
| 1 | EX2. | | Executive Session | Mark Avalos v. City of El Paso and El Paso Fire Department; Cause No. 2023DCV1882 (551.071) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1036
| 1 | EX3. | | Executive Session | Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of a Generation Cost Recovery Rider Related to Newman Unit 6; HQ#UTILITY-16; (551.071) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1037
| 1 | EX4. | | Executive Session | Petition of El Paso Electric Company to Revise Military Base Discount Recovery Factor Under PURA § 36.354; HQ# UTILITY-17; (551.071) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|
23-1053
| 1 | EX5. | | Executive Session | The City of Houston v. the State of Texas; (551.071) | | |
Not available
|
Not available
|
|