City Council
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- 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 658-646-537# AND AGENDA REVIEW MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY January 21, 2025 9:00 AM Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 229-720-096#
- 2 Notice is hereby given that an Agenda Review Meeting will be conducted on January 21, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. and a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on January 22, 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 At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: Agenda Review, January 21, 2025 Conference ID: 229-720-096# Regular Council Meeting, January 22, 2025 Conference ID: 658-646-537# 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 ROLL CALL
- 5 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.
- 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- 7 Alicia Chacón International School at the invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Pablo Herrera Villareal Rebeca Herrera Villareal Abigail Herrera Villareal Ximena Herrera Villareal
- 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
- 9 Women’s Fund of El Paso Day Big Brothers Big Sisters Women’s Council of Realtors Day El Paso Christmas Lights
- 10 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
- 11 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
- 12 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 7, 2025 and the Special Meeting of December 20, 2024.
- 14 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
- 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
- 16 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
- 17 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
- 3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and 914 W YANDELL DR, LLC (“Applicant”) in support of an infill development project located at 914 W. Yandell Dr., El Paso, Texas 79902. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $638,000.00. Over the term of the Agreement, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $28,212.88 in the form of a Real Property Tax Rebate, a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and a Building Construction Fee Rebate.
- 4. A Resolution that the City of El Paso City Council authorizes the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Fiscal-Year 2025 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program for the El Paso Central Business District (CBD) Phase IV requesting funds in the amount of $21,917,993 with no match required from the City. The estimated cost of $21,917,993 entails 1.8-mile roadway reconstruction and parkway improvements project in Downtown El Paso. The El Paso CBD IV Project scope of work is based on multiple studies and final engineering design documents including sidewalks, storm sewers, curbs and gutters, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, bicycle improvements, driveways, traffic signals, lighting, signing, striping, landscaping and irrigation improvements.
- 20 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
- 5. Approve a Resolution that the City Council of the City of El Paso declares an amnesty period effective February 17, 2025 through March 8, 2025, ending at 12:00 midnight on March 8, 2025. During this amnesty period, all violators who pay outstanding parking citations will have the total delinquency fees and collection fees reduced to zero, leaving only the fine amount to be paid for each delinquent citation which is paid voluntarily.
- 22 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
- 6. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A) [POSTPONED FROM 01-07-2025]
- 7. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment B)
- 25 Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Amongst All Members of the Community
- 8. Approve a Resolution in conformity with Section 3.5A of the City Charter to reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 to Tuesday, February 25, 2025 due to El Paso Days in Austin the week of February 17, 2025 creating a lack of quorum.
- 27 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 9. A Resolution to authorize the expenditure of District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $6,000 each, to fund their participation in the El Paso Chamber’s El Paso Days in Austin event.
- 29 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
- 10. A Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a deductive Construction Quantity Notice in the amount of $328,204.11 to Contract No. 2022-0747 (Rojas Drive Widening), with contractor International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. The original contract amount was $12,024,880.90. The new contract amount, including this construction quantity notice and all previous construction quantity notices and change orders, is $11,948,055.73. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.
- 31 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT AND RE-APPOINTMENT:
- 32 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
- 11. Re-appointment of candidate Anastasha R. Arditti Vance to fill a Part Time Associate Judge vacancy. This position serves as substitute for the elected Municipal Court trial judges at trial and other court hearings; they preside over arraignments; they serve as magistrates on graveyard shifts.
- 34 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
- 12. A Resolution that newly elected Mayor Renard U. Johnson be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to replace former Mayor Oscar Leeser, effective immediately.
- 13. A Resolution that Representative Alejandra Chávez be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to fill a currently vacant position on the TPB, effective immediately.
- 14. A Resolution that Representative Art Fierro be appointed to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, to fill a currently vacant position on the TPB, effective immediately.
- 38 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
- 39 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
- 15. Gabriel Ayub to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.
- 41 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 16. Representative Josh Acevedo to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
- 43 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
- 44 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 17. Representative Alejandra Chávez to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
- 18. Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
- 19. Representative Ivan Niño to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
- 20. Representative Chris Canales to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
- 49 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
- 50 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 21. 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 C)
- 22. 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 D)
- 53 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
- 54 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 23. For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of November 21, 2024 - December 20, 2024 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.
- 56 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
- 57 Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Amongst All Members of the Community
- 24. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $ 1,000.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employees Political Action Committee, $1,000.00 from Richard Aguilar, $1,000.00 from Omega General & Electrical Contractors LLC, $1,000.00 from SNAP Partners LP, and $2,500.00 from Woody L. & Gayle Hunt.
- 25. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of a campaign contribution by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo in the amount of $2,500 from Woody Hunt.
- 26. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Mayor Renard U. Johnson in the amounts of $500.00 from Richard De Santos, $5,000.00 from Ogechika Alozie, $5,000.00 from Lane Gaddy, $500.00 from Albert Gamboa, $12,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $5,000.00 from Ronald Malooly Sr., $2,500.00 from Sundt Texas Political Action Committee, $500.00 from Cliff Eisenberg, $5,000.00 from Rick Francis, $5,000.00 from Woody & Gayle Hunt, $5,000.00 from Aaron Chiu, $2,500.00 from Miguel Fernandez, $1,000.00 from Steve DeGroat, $500.00 from Victor Arias, $2,000.00 from Adam Frank, $5,000.00 from Gerald Rubin, $1,000.00 from Scott Kesner, $5,000.00 from Ronald Lowenfield, $1,000.00 from Paul Porras, $500.00 from Richard Porras, $1,000.00 from Crayton Webb, $2,500.00 from The Law Office of Steve Ortega LLC, $1,500.00 from Freddy Klayel-Avalos, $3,000.00 from Paige Fox, $500.00 from Raymond Palacios, $600.00 from David Osborne, $1,000.00 from Roy Lopez, $4,000.00 from Edward Houghton, $5,000.00 from Larry Wollschlager, $5,000.00 from Blake Anderson, $5,000.00 from Sue Anderson, $3,000.00 from William Sanders, $500.00 from Michael and Dawn Gopin, $1,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $500.00 from Ogechika Alozie, $1,000.00 from Josh Hunt, $5,000.00 from Julio Chiu, $3,000.00 from Louann Sanders, $500.00 from EP Nichols LLC, $500.00 from Isidro Lopez, $2,550.00 from Daniel Longoria, $10,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $1,000.00 from Cesar Blanco, $10,000.00 from TREPAC - Texas Realtors Political Action Committee, $2,500.00 from Bill Randag, $10,000.00 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,500.00 from HNTB Holdings Ltd Political Action Committee, $2,500.00 from Brent Harris, $5,000.00 from Fred Loya, $1,500.00 from Alfredo Corral, $3,000.00 from Snap Partners LP, $1,250.00 from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, $2,500.00 from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, $1,500.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employee Political Action Committee, $1,000.00 from Alvin Johnson, $975.00 from Severo Hughston, and $75,000.00 from Ysleta Del Sur.
- 61 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
- 62 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
- 27. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 8.6 - Provide long-term, cost effective, sustainable regional solid waste solutions. Award Summary: Request that the City Manager or designee is authorized to sign an Amended and Restated Fuel Processing Agreement in a form substantially similar to Exhibit A, by and between City of El Paso and Clean Energy dba California Clean Energy Inc., for a term from the effective date through January 31, 2029. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to sign a Renewable Natural Gas supply contract by and between City of El Paso and Clean Energy dba California Clean Energy Inc., and its subsidiary Clean Energy Renewable Fuels, LLC for a term to begin effective date and end January 31, 2029, as well as any related documents and forms, after review by the City Attorney’s office. That the City Manager or designee is authorized to establish the funding sources, effectuate any budget transfers, any related agreements, amendments to such agreements, and documents necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. That the directors of Environmental Services Department, Mass Transit Department (“Sun Metro”) and Airport be authorized to effectuate any related nonmaterial documents, and amendments to the agreements pertaining to their respective departments, as necessary to carry out the intent of this resolution. Contract Variance: Not applicable, billed off of usage. Department: Environmental Services Award to: Clean Energy dba California Clean Energy Inc. City & State: Newport Beach, CA Current Contract Estimated Amount: Billed off of usage Change Order Award: Billed off of usage Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: Billed off of usage Account(s): 334 - 3100 - 530020 - 34080 - P3480 334 - 3100 - 530020 - 34080 - P3486 Funding Source(s): Environmental Services Funding District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Award - service contract.
- 64 CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:
- 65 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
- 28. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: 7.2 Improve competitiveness through infrastructure improvements impacting the quality of life. Award Summary: The request that the Managing Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2023-0168 Autocar Proprietary Parts and Service to TE of El Paso, LLC. This change order will increase referenced contract by $168,750.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $843,750.00. This change order will add capacity through the duration of the contract. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: TE of El Paso, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $675,000.00 Change Order Amount: $168,750.00 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed: $843,750.00 Account(s): 532 - 3600 - 531210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts) 532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Service) Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund District(s): All This was a Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source.
- 67 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
- 68 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
- 29. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct a review of all City boards and commissions.
- 70 CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT:
- 71 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: 658-646-537# 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
- 72 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
- 73 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.
- 74 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
- 30. An Ordinance renewing and extending the Special Privilege License to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for the maintenance, use and repair the surface parking lot, overhead bird netting, and drainage pipes beneath the Raynolds Street overpass bridge within a portion of City right-of-way along Alberta Avenue; setting the license term for a term of ten (10) years with an option to renew for one additional ten (10) year term. Location: Along Alberta Avenue beneath the Raynolds Street overpass bridge Applicant: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, PSPN23-00005
- 76 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
- 77 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
- 31. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is subsection: No. 1.1 Grow existing and attract new target industries, including advanced manufacturing and international development; creating an innovation-driven culture of technology that fosters economic prosperity and creates high-paying career pathways. Award Summary: Discussion and action on the request that City Manager is authorized to execute the Design-Build documents considered to be the agreement (“Contract”) between the City of El Paso and Jordan Forster Construction, LLC, for the project known as the 2024-0272R Advanced Manufacturing District in an initial amount of two million eight hundred fifteen thousand one hundred twenty seven and 16/100 dollars ($2,815,127.16) for work prior to the execution of the Design-Build Amendment; and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services in the amount of $50,000.00 if the services are necessary for the proper execution of the project. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Pre-Construction Services Total Estimated Award: $2,815,127.16 Account(s): 562-3080-62330-580270-G6A23BBRC 562-3010-62330-580270-G6A23BBRC Funding Source(s): Department of Commerce’s Build Back Better Regional Challenge Grant and Airport Enterprise Funds District(s): All This was a Design-Build Procurement - Service Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC the Design-build team offering the best value on the basis of the published selection criteria and on its ranking evaluations. 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. 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.
- 79 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
- 32. The 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 Managing Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to Epax Systems, Inc., the sole authorized distributor of Bergmann’s Waste and Recycling equipment in North America to include all parts for the Mobile Roller Crusher for Environmental Services Department for a one-time purchase for an estimated amount of $172,370.00. This contract will add this equipment for the Customer Collection Station Operations. Contract Variance: Not applicable, new contract. Department: Environmental Services Award to: Epax Systems, Inc. City & State: Panorama City, CA Item(s): All Initial Term: One-time Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: One-time Annual Estimated Award: NA Initial Term Estimated Award: $172,370.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $172,370.00 Account(s): 334 - 3150 - 34100 - 580290 - P3410 - PESD00250 Funding Source(s): Environmental Services Operating District(s): All 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 Environmental Department recommend award as indicated to Epax Systems, Inc., 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.
- 81 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
- 82 Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network
- 33. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII-Restrictions on Parking in Residential Districts), Subsection Zone O: No Parking Any Time, Tow Away Zone, of the El Paso City Code, to add Item 2: 3720 E. San Antonio Ave. to 3828 E. San Antonio Ave., south side only; to add Item 3: Gateway Blvd. South from E. San Antonio Ave. to Findley Ave., west side only; to add Item 4: 3700 Findley Ave. to 3821 Findley Ave., north side only; to add Item 5: 3808 Findley Ave. to 3816 Findley Ave., south side only; to add Item 6: Alley Between E. San Antonio Ave. and Findley Ave., from Stevens St. to E. San Antonio Ave., both sides; to add Item 7: S. Stevens St. from Findley Ave. to the alley of Findley Ave., east side only; to add Item 8: S. Latta St. from E. San Antonio Ave. to Findley Ave., both sides; the penalty being provided In Chapter 12.88 of the El Paso City Code.
- 84 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
- 85 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
- 34. Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2025 Confiscated Funds and Appropriations a total of $460,300 in State and Federal Confiscated Funds.
- 87 EXECUTIVE SESSION
- 88 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.
- 89 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
- 90 ADJOURN
- 91 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
- 92 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
- 93 Note
- 94 Note
- 95 Rollcall
- 96 Note
- 97 Note
- 98 Note
- 99 Note
- 100 Note