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February 25, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY

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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 203-530-909# AND AGENDA REVIEW MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY February 24, 2025 9:00 AM Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 367-171-065#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that an Agenda Review Meeting will be conducted on February 24, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. and a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on February 25, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
  3. 3 At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: Agenda Review, February 24, 2025 Conference ID: 367-171-065# Regular Council Meeting, February 25, 2025 Conference ID: 203-530-909# The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.
  4. 4 ROLL CALL
  5. 5 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN JOE MARATTA
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 8:56
  8. 8 National Girls and Women in Sports Day UTEP x El Paso Electric - National Engineers Week Sergeant Dan Webb Day Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
  9. 9 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  10. 10 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: ▶ jump to 54:02
  11. 11 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  12. 11 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 62:36
  13. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 4, 2025, the Agenda Review Meeting of February 3, 2025, and the Work Session of February 3, 2025. 25-211
  14. 13 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  15. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-81
  16. 15 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  17. 16 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  18. 3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit grant application 3007110 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “El Paso 2024 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG)” through the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Homeland Security Grant Division, including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, and/or terminate the grant which will provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full. Requesting $1,558,815.00, no cash match required. Grant period will be from March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026. 25-163 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 91:45
  19. 4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5381301, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Criminal Justice Grant - JAG FY2026” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $460,000, no cash match required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026. 25-192
  20. 5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5378801, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - National Priority Area Projects (NPA) FY2025” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $32,500.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 25-198
  21. 6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 2950711, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - MATRIX Fusion Center” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $450,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 25-199
  22. 7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5378701 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Regular -Soft Target Protection FY2025” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $200,000.00, no cash match required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 25-219
  23. 8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 2950611 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Specialized Teams FY-2025” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $192,000.00. No cash match required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 25-220
  24. 9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3952706, FY2026 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Project Safe Neighborhoods" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $33,000.00, no cash match is required. The grant period will be from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. 25-238
  25. 10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 4365504, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Body Worn Camera, FY 2026" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $1,277,933.82, which requires a cash match by the City of $425,977.94, for a total project amount of $1,703,911.76. Grant period will be from September 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026. 25-200
  26. 11. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 2592812, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "General Victim Services, FY2026" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $131,131.22, with a cash match of $32,782.81, and an In-kind of $9,540.00 for a total project amount of $173,454.03. Grant period will be from October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026. 25-226
  27. 12. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign the funding match commitment letter and all related paperwork to the Texas Department of Emergency Management for grant application number 5487, FY 2024 for the City of El Paso Office of Emergency Management project identified as “El Paso County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Updates” to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $90,000 with a cash match of $30,000 (25%) for a total project amount of $120,000. The grant period will be from December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026. 25-216
  28. 27 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  29. 13. A 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 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 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: 4500 Doniphan Applicant: Clever Properties, LLC PZDS24-00028 25-217
  30. 29 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  31. 14. A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Traffic Signal Flasher Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District (EPISD), whereby the City agrees to design, install, and maintain a set of two (2) solar school flasher signals. 25-193
  32. 15. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign Amendment #1 to the 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 Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I Project. 25-222 ▶ jump to 58:11
  33. 32 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  34. 33 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  35. 16. Casey Mangan to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. 25-205
  36. 17. Marco Covarrubias to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 25-279
  37. 36 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  38. 37 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  39. 18. Edward Houghton V to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 25-236 ▶ jump to 59:31
  40. 19. Michael Bester to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 25-249
  41. 20. Taylor Moreno to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 25-280
  42. 21. Melisa Guevara to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 25-281
  43. 42 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  44. 22. Gabriel Gonzalez to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 25-259
  45. 44 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
  46. 45 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  47. 23. 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) 25-213
  48. 47 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  49. 48 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  50. 24. For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of December 21, 2024 - January 20, 2025 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff. 25-196 ▶ jump to 60:33
  51. 50 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:
  52. 51 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  53. 25. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.3 Enhance animal services to ensure El Paso’s pets are provided a safe and healthy environment. Award Summary: Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order to Pethealth Services (USA) Inc. referencing Contract 2023-0136 Microchips. This change order is to increase the award by $65,625.00 for a total amount no to exceed $328,125.00. This change order will cover multi-division microchip utilization for the duration of the contract, which expires September 25, 2026. Department: Animal Services Award to: Pethealth Services (USA) Inc. City & State: Buffalo, NY Current Contract Estimated Amount: $262,500.00 Change Order Award: $65,625.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $328,125.00 Account(s): 225-2580-25100-P2501-522150 Funding Source(s): Outside Contracts District(s): All This was a Low Bid Award - unit price contract. 25-252
  54. 53 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  55. 54 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  56. 26. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso hereby appoints the following board members to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Board for the positions identified below, which shall take effect on February 4, 2025: 1. Mathew McElroy, Position 2, term expiring on February 1, 2027. 2. Lina Ortega, Position 6, term expiring on February 1, 2027. [POSTPONED FROM 02-04-2025] 25-185
  57. 56 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS
  58. 57 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  59. 27. Presentation, discussion, and action on the sale process for 17 City-owned properties located in the Union Plaza area of Downtown El Paso, bounded by W Overland Ave to the north, S Santa Fe St to the east, E Paisano Dr to the south, and Alley B to the west. 25-241 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 113:42
  60. 59 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  61. 60 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  62. 28. Presentation and discussion on Workforce Focus initiatives, including: 1. Recruitment 2. Retention 3. Compensation 4. Employee Benefits 5. Next Steps 25-242 ▶ jump to 144:49
  63. 62 CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT:
  64. 63 Call to the Public will begin at 12:00 p.m. Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting. Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda. Members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling 1-915-213-4096 or toll free number 1-833-664-9267 at the prompt please enter the following Conference ID: 203-530-909# A sign-up form is available on line for those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397
  65. 64 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  66. 65 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
  67. 66 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  68. 29. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00006, to allow for a clinic and side yard setback reduction on the property described as Lot 2179, Block 91, Mountain View Addition, 4893 Maxwell Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 4893 Maxwell Ave. Applicant: Project Vida, PZST24-00006 25-223 ▶ jump to 220:37
  69. 30. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00003, to allow for an orphanage shelter and side yard setback reduction on the property described as all of Lots 1-24, Block 298, a portion of Lots 1-5 and all of Lots 6-24, all of Lots 35-58, Block 300, together with the vacated portion of Cliff Street between Blocks 298 and 300 and the vacated alley in Block 300, a portion of Block 302, all in Pierce Finley addition, plus Children’s Home Subdivision (formerly known as Tract 6-A FM Collins Survey #209), 1100 E. Cliff Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 1100 E. Cliff Dr. Applicant: The Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home, PZST24-00003 25-224
  70. 31. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 3 and 4, Block 58, East El Paso, 3505 Gateway West Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-5 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial). 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: 3505 Gateway West Blvd. Applicant: Springtime Investment LLC, PZRZ24-00024 25-225
  71. 29. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00006, to allow for a clinic and side yard setback reduction on the property described as Lot 2179, Block 91, Mountain View Addition, 4893 Maxwell Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit 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: 4893 Maxwell Ave. Applicant: Project Vida, PZST24-00006 25-223 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 225:38
  72. 32. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 3, Block 391, Tierra Del Este Unit Sixty-Nine and a portion of Section 37 and 48, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial). 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 Pebble Hills Drive and East of John Hayes Street Applicant: Camino Real Investment Properties, LLC, PZRZ24-00015 25-227
  73. 33. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 2-B, 2-B-1, 2-B-5, Block 18, Ysleta Grant Surveys, 523 Giles, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1/c (Commercial/conditions), 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: 523 Giles Road Applicant: Daniel Resendez, PZRZ24-00011 25-228 Postponed Pass ▶ jump to 224:31
  74. 34. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 2C, Block 41, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-4 (Commercial). 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 Americas Avenue and West of Southside Road Applicant: Ajeya Bhava LLC, PZRZ24-00006 25-229
  75. 73 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  76. 35. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed, and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 2.112 acres of land, legally described as being all of Lots 1-16 and 21-32, and the vacated alley within Block 72, Cotton Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 210 N. Lee St. 25-195
  77. 36. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 20,948 acres of land, legally described as property consisting of all or partial sections of Township 7 and 8, Block 65, and all or partial sections of PSL, Block 77, and PSL Part I and PSL Part II, Block 63, also known as The Wildhorse Ranch, Culberson County, Texas. 25-210
  78. 76 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  79. 37. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-Five Miles per Hour), to ADD item 110: Justice Street, from Montana Avenue to North City Limits; and an Ordinance Amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection G (Forty Miles per Hour), to DELETE Item 47. Justice Street, from Edgemere Boulevard to the South City Limits. 25-194
  80. 38. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.180 (No Stopping or Standing - Tow-Away Zone), Subsection A, to ADD Item 120: Pollard Street, From Hayes Avenue to Truman Avenue, East Side; and to ADD Item 121: Truman Avenue, from Pollard Street to A point 420 Feet East, North Side. 25-201
  81. 79 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  82. 80 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  83. 39. The 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 2024-0450R Passenger Boarding Bridge and Check Baggage Inspection System Maintenance to Daifuku Services America Corporation for an initial term of five (5) years for an estimated amount of $7,007,165.24. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $2,551,596.63 and three (3) additional one-year options for an estimated amount of $4,303,863.98. The total contract time is for ten (10) years for a total estimated amount of $13,862,625.85. This contract will allow the maintenance and operation of the Checked Baggage Inspection System (CBIS) and Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB). Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $5,184,703.99 for the initial term, which represents a 284.49% increase due to passenger boarding bridge services being added, increase in pricing for Checked Baggage Inspection System, and an increase to reimbursables for parts and materials. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: Daifuku Services America Corporation City & State: Novi, MI Item(s): All Initial Term: 5 Years Option Term 1: 2 Years Option Term 2 - 4: 3 - 1 Year Total Contract Time: 10 Years Initial Term Estimated Award: $7,007,165.24 Option Terms Estimated Award: $6,855,460.61 Total Estimated Award: $13,862,625.85 Account(s) 562-3000-62205-522150 Funding Source(s): Airport Operating Fund District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement - service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and El Paso International Airport Departments recommend award as indicated to Daifuku Services America Corporation the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. It is requested 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 this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. 25-237 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 207:57
  84. 82 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  85. 40. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and DEKKER, LLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for the El Paso Police Department Pebble Hills Regional Command Center”, for an amount not to exceed $531,092.00; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $631,092.00; 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. This project was approved as part of the 2019 Public Safety Bond. 25-214 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 228:55
  86. 41. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 2.3 Increase public safety operational efficiency. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0081 Defibrillator Equipment and Maintenance to Zoll Medical Corporation, the sole source provider for the X-Series cardiac monitor defibrillators and services, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,815,220.65. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will allow standardization of cardiac monitor defibrillators, accessories and maintenance to new and existing equipment currently owned by the City. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract’s annual amount is as follows: An increase of $235,020.83 for the annual amount, which represents a 63.51% increase due to the addition of 9 new cardiac monitor defibrillators units as well as an additional 34 pieces of existing equipment to be placed under warranty. Department: Fire Award to: Zoll Medical Corporation City & State: Chelmsford, MA Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time:3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $605,073.55 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,815,220.65 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $1,815,220.65 Account(s): 322-1000-22090-531120-P2217 Funding Source(s): General Fund Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Zoll Medical Corporation under the exemption listed above. It is requested 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 this award. 25-245 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 229:52
  87. 85 Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments
  88. 42. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and Countryman & Co. PLLC, a Texas Limited Liability Company (LLC), for a project known as “Architectural and Engineering Services for the Modesto Gomez Central Flat Fields Project” for an amount not to exceed $890,015.00; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $990,015.00; 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. 25-153 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 234:17
  89. 87 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
  90. 43. 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 2024-0474 Automotive Fuel- Unleaded to the following suppliers: 1) Rio Valley Biofuels LLC, 2) Mansfield Oil Company, 3) Tartan Oil for a total estimated amount of $9,600,000.00. This contract will provide unleaded automotive fuel to ensure the continual supply to city-owned vehicles that require fuel for daily operations. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $1,200,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 14.29% increase due to fuel prices increases. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to Primary Vendor: Rio Valley Bio Fuels LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Award to Secondary Vendor: Mansfield Oil Company City & State: Gainesville, GA Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Award to Tertiary Vendor: Tartan Oil LLC City & State: Knoxville, TN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: NA Total Contract Time:3 Years Total Annual Estimated Award: $3,200,000.00 Total Initial Term Estimated Award: $9,600,000.00 Total Option Term Estimated Award: $6,400,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $16,000,000.00 Account(s) 532-3600-531240-37020-P3701 Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets and Maintenance Department recommend award as indicated to primary vendor: Rio Valley Biofuels, LLC, secondary vendor: Mansfield Oil Company and tertiary vendor: Tartan Oil, LLC the highest ranked bidders based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. It is requested 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 this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. 25-188
  91. 44. Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and GRV Integrated Engineering Solutions LLC., a Texas Limited Liability Company (LLC), for a project known as “Civil Engineering Professional Services for the Rojas Drive Resurfacing / Reconstruction Project” for an amount not to exceed $445,900.14; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $545,900.14; 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. This project was approved as part of the 2022 Community Progress Bond. 25-215 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 235:19
  92. 90 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  93. 91 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  94. 45. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement for good and valuable consideration by and between the City of El Paso, and the County of El Paso, for the purposes of efficiency and effectiveness, the City seeks to use the County’s procurement process to also contract with Newmark Global Strategies Economic Incentives Advisory to update the City’s economic development incentive policies under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, with the goal of enhancing the El Paso region’s appeal for prospective economic development expansion opportunities; and authorizing the City Manager or designee to take such further actions, including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and accept, reject, alter, or terminate the resulting Interlocal Agreement execute such additional documents, establish future funding sources and make any budget transfers, make such filings as may be necessary to effectuate the intent and purpose of this Resolution. The City’s contract responsibility shall not exceed $25,000. 25-243 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 217:35
  95. 93 Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments
  96. 46. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the 2025 Public Art Plan be adopted and that the City Manager or a designee is authorized to enter into contracts and amendments to contracts to carry out the Plan as described in Exhibit "A” of the Resolution. 25-212 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 237:52
  97. 95 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  98. 47. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Mayor’s Certificate and the General Certificate of the City in Connection with the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, (Guaranteed Mortgage-Backed Securities Program Series 2025A). 25-248 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 219:32
  99. 48. Discussion and action that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer to: increase Playa Drain Padilla - Zaragoza project, to set up budget for Revolving Loan Fund for Borderplex Community Capital agreement project, and to increase Memorial Park project for the purchase solar lights, as respectively listed and referenced below: BT Number Fund Project Increase /(Decrease) 2025-0331 4743 PCP23TRAN03 $195,210.63 2025-0299 2302 PEDFY25005 $500,000.00 2025-0445 4800 PCP13PRKG01 $77,008.40 25-240 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 243:50
  100. 98 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  101. 99 The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
  102. 100 Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING
  103. 101 ADJOURN
  104. 102 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  105. 103 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  106. 106 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
  107. 107 Note ▶ jump to 0:19
  108. 108 Note ▶ jump to 0:19
  109. 3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit grant application 3007110 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “El Paso 2024 Operation Stone Garden (OPSG)” through the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, Homeland Security Grant Division, including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, and/or terminate the grant which will provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full. Requesting $1,558,815.00, no cash match required. Grant period will be from March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026. 25-163 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 92:19