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22-966
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 19, 2022, the Agenda Review of July 18, 2022, and the Work Session of July 18, 2022. | | |
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22-967
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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22-952
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement for six (6) Easements, hereinafter referred to as (“Easement”), to accommodate an electrical transmission line to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as: A portion of Lot 1, Block 11, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. | | |
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22-962
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Second Amendment to an On-Call agreement for Professional Services with EMC Engineers, Inc., a Texas corporation, to provide for additional services at a cost not to exceed Forty-Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars ($48,555.00), thereby increasing the contract amount from Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00) to Three Hundred Ninety- Eight Thousand Five Hundred Fifty-Five Dollars ($398,555.00); 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 Second Amendment. | | |
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22-965
| 1 | 5. | | 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 Paso del Norte (PDN) Trail Magoffin Shared Use Path project, which has an estimated total project cost of $1,308,751.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $253,264.00. 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. | | |
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22-971
| 1 | 6. | | Resolutions | The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection 7.2 - Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life.
Request that the Purchasing Director be authorized to notify M.J. Mader Enterprises, Inc. dba Bio Dyne Chemical Co. that the City is terminating Contract No. 2022-0156 Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Lubricants, Transmission and Hydraulic Oils & Fluids for convenience, pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Part 4, Section 8, Paragraph A of the Contract Clauses, and that the termination shall be effective as of August 2, 2022. | | |
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22-961
| 1 | 7. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the City Council designates the Director of the Department of Animal Services to be the Local Rabies Control Authority to enforce the provisions of the Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 826.017. | | |
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22-964
| 1 | 8. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign a Local Government Approval Letter for nonprofit organizations conducting Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Shelter Activities, approving the emergency shelter activities provided by El Paso Human Services, Inc. within the City of El Paso. | | |
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22-973
| 2 | 9. | | Board Re-Appointments | Eugenia Posada to the Bicycle Advisory Committee by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4. | | |
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22-993
| 2 | 10. | | Board Appointments | Rene Hurtado to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Alexsandra Annello, District 2. | | |
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22-1004
| 2 | 11. | | Board Appointments | Holly Packard Cobb to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention, and Tourism by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8. | | |
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22-974
| 2 | 12. | | Board Appointments | Valerie M. Armendariz to the Tax Advisory Committee by Representative Joe Molinar, District 4. | | |
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22-994
| 2 | 13. | | Board Appointments | Elisa Morales to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Cassandra Hernandez, District 3. | | |
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22-1005
| 2 | 14. | | Board Appointments | Nydia Correa to the Women’s Right Commission by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8. | | |
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22-955
| 1 | 15. | | 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) | | |
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22-956
| 1 | 16. | | 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 exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B) | | |
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22-992
| 1 | 17. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contribution by Representative Cassandra Hernandez of $500 from the El Paso Association of Contractors. | | |
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22-999
| 1 | 18. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Joe Molinar in the amount of $500 from the El Paso Chapter Associated General. | | |
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22-1001
| 1 | 19. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by City Representative Alexsandra Annello: El Paso Association of Contractors $500. | | |
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22-1002
| 1 | 20. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for the Children's Camp Program at the El Paso Museum of History serves a municipal purpose of enhancing the quality of life through recreational, cultural and educational environments for El Paso residents; and that the City Manager be authorized to effectuate any budget transfer necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended for such purpose and to execute any related agreements and amendments to such agreements. | | |
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22-997
| 1 | 21. | | Members of the City Council | Update, discussion, action by City Clerk and City Manager on city staff progress in reviewing and certifying the “Climate Charter” petition submitted by Ground Game Texas. | | |
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22-996
| 1 | 22. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on City readiness to consider an ordinance on August 16, 2022, to place the Climate Charter initiative on the November 8, 2022, general election ballot, in the event that the petition is certified by the City Clerk. | | |
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22-970
| 1 | 23. | | Operational Focus Updates | Update from the El Paso County’s Planning and Development Department and Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority regarding the Pellicano Widening Project (TxDOT CSJ 0924-06-534). | | |
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22-995
| 1 | 24. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, ordering a Special Election for the submission of Charter Amendments to Section 2.2C to allow persons to serve two full terms as Mayor or District Representative if such person carried out an unexpired term; Section 3.18 to allow City Council to authorize leases for 40 years or less by Resolution or Ordinance; Section 3.5A to allow Council to reschedule meetings for holidays and allow the Mayor to cancel a Council meeting if required due to Declared Emergency; Section 3.9B, 3.10B, and 6.1-12 to align to State law and update obsolete references; Section 3.11 to remove the requirement for a second petition in initiatives, and provide a procedure for citizens to initiate City Ordinances; Section 1.2, 3.5E, 3.6, 4.1B, 4.3 and 7.3 to authorize the Mayor to vote on all Council items, removing the tie-breaking and veto capacity; Section 6.1-4 to authorize the City to create a policy regarding membership on the Civil Service Commission to reflect the community and City Workforce; Sections 6.2-2 and 6.2-3 to align the employee se | | |
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22-963
| 1 | 25. | | 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 2022-0271 Ysleta Middle School Rapid Transit System (RTS) to ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC for an estimated award of $625,384.55. The project consists of installation of school zone flashers along Independence Drive, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) ramps at multiple locations, and school zone signs will be upgraded to meet the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards at Ysleta Middle School. Bicycle lanes will be installed at Davis Dr. / Elvin Way between Alameda Avenue and Victor Lane. There will also be a hike & bike trail along Playa Lateral between Elvin Way and Jesuit Drive.
Department: Capital Improvement
Award to: ALLEN CONCRETE, LLC
El Paso, TX
Item(s): Base Bid I
Initial Term: 117 Consecutive Calendar Days
Base Bid: $625,384.55
Total Estimated Award: $625,384.55
Funding Source: Capital Projects and Federal Highway Adminis | | |
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22-953
| 1 | 26. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $441,000,000 for System improvements and to refund certain obligations issued for System improvements; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters. | | |
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22-954
| 1 | 27. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of “City of El Paso, Texas, Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2023” in an amount not to exceed $25,330,000 to refund certain previously issued obligations of the City; and resolving matters which are necessary to effect such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of the bonds to an authorized City officer or employee within certain specified parameters. | | |
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22-754
| 1 | 28. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 9A1, 9B1, Laura E. Mundy Survey 238 and a portion of Nellie D. Mundy Survey No. 244, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5/c (Residential/conditions) to C-2/c (Commercial/conditions) and from R-5/sp (Residential/special permit) 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: Generally North of Transmountain Road and East of Interstate 10
Applicant: EP Transmountain Residential, LLC. PZRZ22-00009
[POSTPONED FROM 07-19-2022] | | |
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22-848
| 1 | 29. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of the East 300 feet of North 150 feet of South 165 feet of Tract 9-D, First Supplemental Map of Parkland Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) 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: North of Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive and East of Bomarc Street
Applicant: CEA Group, PZRZ22-00015 | | |
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22-920
| 1 | 30. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to 1031 Firestone, LLC to permit the construction, installation, maintenance use and repair of an aerial encroachment of an outdoor stairway for additional access to the property located at 1025 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas; setting the License term for a term of fifteen years (15) with one (1) renewable fifteen (15) year term.
Subject Property: 1025 Texas
Applicant: 1031 Firestone, LLC., NESV2022-00002 | | |
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22-861
| 1 | 31. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedule XIV-Speed Limits), to amend paragraph N (Speed limits on the following of Pershing Drive and Dyer Street) subparagraph 2; and to amend by deleting paragraph N-(Speed limits on the following of Pershing Drive and Dyer Street) subparagraph 3, to amend by deleting paragraph N (Speed limits on the following of Pershing Drive and Dyer Street) subparagraph 4; and to amend by deleting paragraph N (Speed limits on the following of Pershing Drive and Dyer street) subparagraph 5; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.84 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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22-972
| 1 | 32. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on the approval of a Resolution to authorize the Director of Aviation to sign and submit a grant application and related documentation to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and be designated the official representative of the City of El Paso to act in connection with the application process for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project No. 3-48-0077-047-2022. That upon approval and issuance of such grant by the FAA, the City Manager be authorized to accept and sign the grant agreement, any related grant modifications, and other necessary documents when the form and substance of those documents has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's Office, and that such authorization will include the ability to accept and sign multiple agreements and documents, as the FAA grant may be issued in various disbursements. That the City Manager be authorized to approve and sign any budget transfers needed to establish appropriations in connection with this grant. The total grant amount shall include a federal estimated share of $13,070,029 and an estimated | | |
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22-978
| 1 | EX1. | | Executive Session | Consultation with attorney regarding a petition for charter amendments. Matter No. 22-1065-153 (551.071) | | |
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22-977
| 1 | EX2. | | Executive Session | Rubio, Arturo vs. City of El Paso; Cause No. 2021DCV2074. Matter No. 21-1036-3478 (551.071) | | |
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22-979
| 1 | EX3. | | Executive Session | Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates to Open Access Transmission Tariff, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); Docket No. ER22-282-000. Matter No. 21-1008-183 (551.071) | | |
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22-980
| 1 | EX4. | | Executive Session | Application for Approval of Advanced Metering System (AMS) Deployment Plan, AMS Surcharge, and Non-Standard Metering Service Fees, Public Utility Commission of Texas Docket No. 52040. Matter No 21-1008-168 (551.071) | | |
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22-983
| 1 | EX5. | | Executive Session | Purchase, lease, exchange of real property located in El Paso, Texas. Matter No. 22-1004-1402 (551.072) | | |
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