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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/19/2022 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 01-19-2022 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
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22-86 11. MinutesApproval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 14, 2021 and the Regular City Council Meeting of January 4, 2022.   Not available Not available
22-52 13. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a First Amendment to Restated Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Lease and Lessor's Approval of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso, Stewart EFI Finishing Realty, and Hold'em Real Estate, LLC regarding the following described property: A portion of Lot 1 and a portion of Lot 4, Block 10, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit Two, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas (approximately 122,006 SQ FT), commonly known as 44 Butterfield Circle, El Paso, Texas. Term began on October 1, 1993 ("Effective Date"), and terminates on September 30, 2033; monthly rental fee is $1,308.51.   Not available Not available
22-59 14. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign an Air Cargo Lease Agreement between the City of El Paso and American Airlines, Inc., a Texas corporation, for use of space located at 6413 Convair Road, Air Cargo Building #2, El Paso, Texas 79925. The term of this lease is one (1) year plus four (4) options of one (1) year each to automatically extend the term of the lease unless Lessee provides 90 days’ notice to Lessor of its intent to terminate. The annual rental rate for the initial period is $50,235.90.   Not available Not available
22-60 15. ResolutionsA Resolution amending Schedule C, of the City of El Paso Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Resolution to establish the permit fee on the Convenience Store Crime Prevention Ordinance, Chapter 5.18.030(b) effective June 7, 2022.   Not available Not available
22-28 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an agreement for professional services for the development of a Downtown Tree Plan and Design Standards by and between the City of El Paso and Surroundings Studios LLC in the amount of SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY AND 00/DOLLARS. ($64,750.00) 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 execution of the amendments.   Not available Not available
22-51 17. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the El Paso Water Utilities - Public Service Board to provide for the construction of right of way and stormwater improvements at the intersection of Delta Drive and Manny Martinez Drive. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to exercise all rights under the memorandum, perform all obligations under the memorandum, and sign any amendments to the memorandum.   Not available Not available
22-20 18. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign a Third Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Shared Laboratory Services by and between the City of El Paso ("City"), a home rule municipal corporation, and El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso ("UMC"), to add a provision to the Interlocal whereby UMC shall provide chest x-ray services to patients referred by the City.   Not available Not available
22-57 19. Board Re-AppointmentsLeticia Arreola to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3.   Not available Not available
22-53 110. Board AppointmentsAdrian Morales as an Alternate Member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2.   Not available Not available
22-82 111. Board AppointmentsDion Castro to the City Plan Commission by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5.   Not available Not available
22-56 112. 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
22-83 113. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Cassandra Hernandez of $1,000 from Eduardo and Margarita Escudero.   Not available Not available
22-84 114. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 3 discretionary funds in an amount of $500, the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in the amount of $500, and the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds in the amount of $500 to go towards the efforts to fund the design, construct, and installation highway markers naming a specific portion or segment the Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and declaring that such expenditure meets a municipal purpose to promote the visual image of El Paso by improving the visual impression of the community gateways.   Not available Video Video
22-85 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action for City Council to approve a Resolution recognizing the Korean War Veteran Association (KWVA), Col. Joseph C. Rodriguez, Medal of Honor, Chapter 249 for their efforts with Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco, through the passage of SB 1704, to erect state highway signage honoring Korean War Memorial Veterans and supports the highway signage project designating a segment of Patriot Freeway (U.S. 54) as the “Korean War Memorial Highway”.   Not available Video Video
22-85 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action for City Council to approve a Resolution recognizing the Korean War Veteran Association (KWVA), Col. Joseph C. Rodriguez, Medal of Honor, Chapter 249 for their efforts with Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco, through the passage of SB 1704, to erect state highway signage honoring Korean War Memorial Veterans and supports the highway signage project designating a segment of Patriot Freeway (U.S. 54) as the “Korean War Memorial Highway”.   Not available Video Video
22-85 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action for City Council to approve a Resolution recognizing the Korean War Veteran Association (KWVA), Col. Joseph C. Rodriguez, Medal of Honor, Chapter 249 for their efforts with Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco, through the passage of SB 1704, to erect state highway signage honoring Korean War Memorial Veterans and supports the highway signage project designating a segment of Patriot Freeway (U.S. 54) as the “Korean War Memorial Highway”.   Not available Video Video
22-33 116. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize District 3 City Representative Cassandra Hernandez to attend Council meetings by video conference more than one regular meeting week in a row, on the meeting weeks of January 31, 2022, February 14, 2022 and of February 28, 2022.   Not available Video Video
22-58 117. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to appoint a member to the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board of Trustees in the area of expertise of Consumer or Citizen Advocacy as recommended by the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Selection Committee: · Ranked 1st Marybeth Stevens · Ranked 2nd Luis Rosas · Ranked 3rd Stefani Block Uribarri [POSTPONED FROM 01-19-2022]   Not available Video Video
22-54 118. Operational Focus UpdatesCouncil briefing on the status of the Public Safety Bond Capital Program.   Not available Video Video
22-80 119. Operational Focus UpdatesPublic Safety (Police and Fire) Staffing and Recruitment Update.   Not available Video Video
22-80 119. Operational Focus UpdatesPublic Safety (Police and Fire) Staffing and Recruitment Update.   Not available Video Video
22-80 119. Operational Focus UpdatesPublic Safety (Police and Fire) Staffing and Recruitment Update.   Not available Video Video
22-62 120. Operational Focus UpdatesStrategic Communications Update and City TV.   Not available Video Video
22-35 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to A-1 Disposal, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-35 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to A-1 Disposal, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-36 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Alareal Corporation, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-37 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Anvaco Corporation, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-38 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Demcon Disposal Management, LLC, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-39 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to El Paso Disposal, LP, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-40 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to El Paso Sanitation Systems, Inc, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-41 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to GCC of America, Inc., to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-42 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Heist Disposal, Inc., to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-43 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to JRG Disposal Service, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-44 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Loretto Investment Corporation, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-45 131. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Moore Service, Inc., to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-46 132. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Sandoval Capital Inc. DBA Bronco Disposal, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-47 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a renewal of non-exclusive franchise to Southwest Disposal Inc, to operate and maintain a solid waste collection and hauler service within the City of El Paso subject to the franchise terms and conditions; the penalty as provided in Section 9.04.630 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-64 134. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) Section 20.18.140 (Prohibited Signs) and adding Section 20.18.320 (Mobile Billboards) to allow Mobile Billboards. The penalty being as provided in Section 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-65 135. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15, (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), establishing Section 15.08.160 (Mobile Billboards) of the El Paso City Code to add regulations for Mobile Billboards. The penalty is as provided for in Section 15.08.160 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Video Video
22-67 136. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase Public Safety Operational Efficiency. Award Summary: Discussion and action that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Datamark, Inc., referencing Contract 2015-687R Customer Service Call Center - Staffing & Management Service Operations. This will be a change order to increase the contract by $525,000.00 for a total amount not to exceed $9,524,999.94. The change order will cover expenses for the remainder of the contract for Customer Service Call Center - Staffing & Management Service Operations for the 311-communication center. Contract Variance: There is not contract variance for the same services. Department: Fire Award to: Datamark, Inc. El Paso, TX Total Estimated Amount: $525,000.00 Account No.: 322 - 520010 - 1000 - 22080 - P2218 Funding Source: General Funds District(s): All   Not available Video Video
22-68 137. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 2.3 - Increase Public Safety Operational Efficiency. Award Summary: Discussion and action that the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Datamark, Inc., for the 2022-0393 Customer Service Call Center - Staffing & Management Service Operations for the Fire Department. This contract will allow services essential to the public safety of our community through support of our 911 Communications Center. The purchase order is for an amount not to exceed $1,899,874.40 for a one (1) year term. Contract Variance: The difference in cost, based on the comparison from previous contract is as follows: An annual increase of $399,874.41, which represents a 26.66% increase due the changes in cost of living and wages increasing. Department: Fire Award to: Datamark, Inc. El Paso, TX Term: One (1) Year Total Estimated Amount: $1,899,874.40 Account No.: 322 - 520010 - 1000 - 22080 - P2218 Funding Source: General Funds District(s): All Thi   Not available Video Video
22-63 138. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsThe linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.4 - Continue the strategic investment in City facilities and technology Award Summary: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2021-1471 Animal Services HVAC Improvements (Re-Bid) to AAA General Contractors, LLC for a total estimated award of $1,971,179.79. This project consists of replacing the existing HVAC system at the Animal Services and Dog Kennels Buildings located at 5001 Fred Wilson Avenue. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: AAA General Contractors, LLC El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Initial Term: 210 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $1,971,179.79 Total Estimated Award: $1,971,179.79 Funding Source: 2020 Capital Fund Account: 190-4746-38290-580220- PCP20ANMLSHELTE Account: 190-4746-38290-580220- PCP20ANMLHOUSIN District(s): 2 This is a Low Bid procurement, lump sum contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement De   Not available Video Video
22-24 139. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.08 (Street Rentals), Section 15.08.150 (Shared Mobility Devices), to update permit term and renewal requirements.   Not available Video Video
22-29 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (Definitions And Administration), Section 7.04.010 (Definitions) to add Inclement Weather to the Definitions; Chapter 7.08 (Animals Generally), Section 7.08.050 (Standards For Animal Care) to add Inclement Weather Conditions to Unlawful Restraint Of A Dog; Chapter 7.12 (Dogs And Cats), Section 7.12.020 (Registration, Vaccination, and Microchips Required) to allow Veterinarians to exchange or return up to 100, unused, expired from the previous year Tags for current year tags; Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.030 (Groomer License Application) to clarify the Contents of the Groomer’s Application; Chapter 7.15, Section 7.15.070 (Denial) to Amend Conviction Timeframe Ineligibility; Chapter 7.15 (Grooming Services), Section 7.15.080 (Groomer License Suspension Or Revocation) to clarify the type of Investigation and Corrective Action Timeframe; Chapter 7.15, Section 7.15.090 (Shop Registration Required) to Clarify the type of Background Check required and allowing documents relevant to Application, Background Check, and Sup   Not available Video Video
22-85 115. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action for City Council to approve a Resolution recognizing the Korean War Veteran Association (KWVA), Col. Joseph C. Rodriguez, Medal of Honor, Chapter 249 for their efforts with Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco, through the passage of SB 1704, to erect state highway signage honoring Korean War Memorial Veterans and supports the highway signage project designating a segment of Patriot Freeway (U.S. 54) as the “Korean War Memorial Highway”.   Not available Video Video