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January 17, 2024 ·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: 794-994-463# AND AGENDA REVIEW MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY January 16, 2024 9:00 AM Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 739-314-048#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that an Agenda Review Meeting will be conducted on January 16, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. and a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on January 17, 2024, 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, January 16, 2024 Conference ID: 739-314-048# Regular Council Meeting, January 17, 2024 Conference ID: 794-994-463# 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 The following member of City Council will be present via video conference: Mayor Oscar Leeser A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.
  4. 4 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:19
  5. 5 INVOCATION BY DAVID MARQUEZ - JOIN US FOR JUSTICE ▶ jump to 1:54
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 4:39
  7. 7 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 6:15
  8. 8 Chloe Fierro Day Mike Maddux Day
  9. 9 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  10. 10 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve Pass ▶ jump to 21:31
  11. 11 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  12. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 3, 2024. ▶ jump to 21:31
  13. 13 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  14. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ▶ jump to 21:31
  15. 15 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  16. 16 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  17. 3. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport at 6631 Montana Avenue, legally described as a .0192-acre parcel situate within the corporate limits of the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas a portion of lot 15, Block 5, El Paso International Airport Tracks Replat of Unit 3, El Paso County Texas, as filed in Volume 28, Page 46, El Paso County Plat Records. ▶ jump to 21:31
  18. 4. That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc., a Nevada Corporation authorized to transact business in Texas, for a project known as “EPIA Relocation of Taxiway M - Geotechnical & Materials Testing” for an amount not to exceed $224,785.00; and 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 $324,785.00; 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. ▶ jump to 21:31
  19. 5. That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Professional Service Industries, Inc., a Delaware Corporation authorized to transact business in Texas, for a project known as “EPIA Reconstruction of Taxiway G - Geotechnical & Materials Testing” for an amount not to exceed $214,820.00; and 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 $314,820.00; 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. ▶ jump to 21:31
  20. 20 Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
  21. 6. A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for Lot 21, Block 2, Valumbrosa, 9237 Alameda Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed detailed site development plan meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 9237 Alameda Avenue Applicant: Bel-Bran Properties I, LLC, PZDS23-00037 ▶ jump to 21:31
  22. 7. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. (See Attachment A) ▶ jump to 21:31
  23. 23 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  24. 24 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  25. 8. Matthew Behrens to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. 24-118 ▶ jump to 21:31
  26. 9. Stefanie Anderson to the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council by Representative Isabel Salcido, District 5. 24-125 ▶ jump to 21:31
  27. 27 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
  28. 28 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  29. 10. 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 B) 24-97 ▶ jump to 21:31
  30. 11. 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 C) 24-98 ▶ jump to 21:31
  31. 31 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  32. 32 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  33. 12. For notation only, the P-Card Transactions for the period of October 19 to November 20, 2023 and November 21 to December 20, 2023 for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff. ▶ jump to 21:31
  34. 34 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  35. 35 Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Amongst All Members of the Community
  36. 13. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez: $1,500 from El Paso Municipal Police Officers' Association. 24-129 ▶ jump to 21:31
  37. 37 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  38. 38 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  39. 14. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that recognizes Lieutenant James “Jay” Nicholson as the newly elected President of the El Paso Association of Firefighters, Local 51. 24-127 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 30:11
  40. 40 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  41. 15. Discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to collaborate with the City Of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust on proposed City Code section 2.64 amendments that were recommended by the Pension Board. 24-132 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 46:29
  42. 42 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  43. 16. Discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop an amendment to Title 7 to ban surgical procedures on domestic animals with no medical necessity, including aesthetic procedures such as cosmetic caudectomy (commonly known as “tail docking”) and cosmetic otoplasty (commonly known as “ear cropping”) as well as other elective functional alterations for owner convenience such as onychectomy (also known as partial digital amputation or commonly “declawing”) and ventriculocordectomy (also known as devocalization or commonly “debarking” or “demeowing”); and further directing that this amendment shall be constructed so as not to ban procedures such as spay/neuter or minor ear clipping related to a sanctioned Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program; and further directing that proposed amendments be presented to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for their recommendation, and that staff return to the City Council with a draft amendment and recommendations within 90 days. 24-130 ▶ jump to 47:06
  44. 44 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  45. 45 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  46. 17. Discussion on City Council-requested action to develop additional Police Department policies with respect to gender-diverse individuals and bias-free policing. [POSTPONED FROM 12-12-2023 AND 01-17-2024] Postponed Pass ▶ jump to 43:34
  47. 47 Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community
  48. 18. Presentation and update on behalf of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Cross Functional Team. [POSTPONED FROM 12-12-2023 AND 01-17-2024] Postponed Pass ▶ jump to 44:28
  49. 49 CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT:
  50. 50 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: 794-994-463# 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
  51. 51 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  52. 52 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  53. 19. Discussion and action on the award of Task Order #3V-1 for Solicitation 2022-0678, Fire Station #16 Renovations to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $1,399,450.03
  54. 54 Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
  55. 20. The linkage to the Strategic Plan is Subsection: 6.6 Ensure continued financial stability and accountability through sound financial management, budgeting, and reporting. Award Summary: The award of solicitation 2024-0028R Depository Services to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., for a five (5) year term for an estimated amount of $1,400,000.00. The contract will allow for the processing of depository, investment, and banking services for the City of El Paso. Contract Variance: No contract variance, replacement contract. Department: Office of the Comptroller Award to: Wells Fargo Bank City & State: Houston, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 5 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: N/A Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,400,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $1,400,000.00 Account(s) N/A Funding Source(s): Earnings credit on available demand deposit balances and Investment earnings on excess cash balances District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement - service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and the Office of the Comptroller departments recommend award as indicated to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. the sole offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. 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. 24-104
  56. 56 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  57. 57 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  58. 21. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 016528 to modify requirements for membership on the Board of Directors of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 01-17-2024 AND 01-30-2024]
  59. 22. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, approving amendment number twenty-three to the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of El Paso, Texas, amending the plan to update the projected tax increment reinvestment zone revenue and establishing project cost categories. [POSTPONED FROM 01-17-2024 AND 01-30-2024]
  60. 23. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 7.006 acres of land legally described as out of a portion of Tracts 3A and 5A, now known as Tracts 3A3 and 5A1, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
  61. 24. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 0.11 acres of land legally described as the North 40 feet of Lots 12 to 16, Map No. 3, Block 99, Bassett’s Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
  62. 25. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 0.025 acres of land legally described as Lot 25, Block 3, Colonia Miramonte Addition Unit One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
  63. 63 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  64. 64 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  65. 26. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “EPIA Reconstruction of Taxiway Golf, Relocation of Taxiway M, General Ramp Reconstruction Rebid - Construction Management & Inspection Services” for an amount not to exceed $2,428,187.00; and 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 $2,528,187.00; 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.
  66. 66 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  67. 67 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.
  68. 68 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
  69. 69 ADJOURN
  70. 70 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  71. 71 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON THURSDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  72. 72 Note ▶ jump to 0:20
  73. 72 Note ▶ jump to 0:20
  74. 72 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:30
  75. 72 Note ▶ jump to 0:34
  76. 72 Note ▶ jump to 0:34
  77. 72 Note