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September 15, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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Agenda — 70 items

  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 572-171-994#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 15, 2026, 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
  3. 3 Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
  4. 4 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
  5. 5 At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 572-171-994# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at 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
  6. 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 Hueco Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Ydalia Rae Chapman
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
  9. 9 El Día de la Independencia de El Salvador El Paso Fire Department - Class 1 ISO Rating Mauricio Ibarra Ponce De León Day National Disability Voting Rights Week 915 El Paso Lowrider Day
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN NATHANIEL AUSTIN
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  14. 14 Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.
  15. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
  16. 16 Call to the Public will begin at 10:00 a.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.
  17. 17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass
  19. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 1, 2026, and the Work Session of August 31, 2026. 26-1014
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  21. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0060
  22. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  23. 3. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad 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 Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Sharpe Subdivision Phase One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and more particularly described on Exhibit “A” of the Resolution. 26-1008
  24. 4. A Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and EPTEX Healthy Vending, LLC (“Concessionaire”) to allow Concessionaire to operate automated retail machines at the El Paso International Airport, with Concessionaire’s payment to the City being the greater of an amount based on the square footage of the concession site or a percentage of the revenues derived from the automated retail machines, for a two (2) year term, with an option to renew the Agreement for four additional one (1) year term. 26-1023
  25. 5. A Resolution authorizing the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to sign the adoption of the 2026 Guidelines for the City Employees Charitable Campaign, designating the United Way of El Paso County as the Local Campaign Manager, and designating the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to act as the liaison to work with the Local Campaign Manager in the administration of the campaign. 26-0991
  26. 6. A Resolution approving through FY27 all expenditures stemming from contractual obligations regarding the contracting of hearing officers, which are required to meet the City’s needs. Future fiscal year expenditures to contract Hearing Officers will be governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget, specifically from projections and updates by the Department of Human Resources, which shall be incorporated in the relevant portions of the approved budget. The Chief Human Resources Officer is authorized to execute any related necessary documents during the life of the Agreement, and the City Manager or designee is authorized to execute any documents and budget transfers required to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 26-1019
  27. 7. Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023. 26-1017 Approve Pass
  28. 28 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  29. 8. Pamela Soto to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 26-1015
  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  31. 9. Accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Paso del Norte Health Foundation for the El Paso National Dance Day Health & Wellness Event at San Jacinto Plaza, hosted by El Paso City Council District 1, in collaboration with Destination El Paso and City of El Paso Parks & Recreation, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming. 26-1034
  32. 10. Accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Jobe Materials, L.P. for the El Paso National Dance Day Health & Wellness Event at San Jacinto Plaza, hosted by El Paso City Council District 1, in collaboration with Destination El Paso and City of El Paso Parks & Recreation - Live Active, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming. 26-1035
  33. 33 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  34. 34 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:
  35. 11. Receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $950 from Arturo Alluin; $1,300 from Maria Paula Gonzalez; $2,300 from Ruth Ojeda; $500 from Matthew James Lopez; and $1,000 from David Edward Venegas. 26-1018
  36. 12. Receipt of a campaign contribution by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amount of $1,000 from Ted Houghton. 26-1020
  37. 13. Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $500.00 from Nancy Laster, $500.00 from Javier Lucatero and $500.00 from Lillie McIntosh. 26-1028
  38. 14. Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $2,500.00 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Political Action Committee Voluntary Fund. 26-1033
  39. 15. Receipt of a campaign contribution by Representative Art Fierro in the amount of $1,000 from Rogelio Lopez. 26-1036
  40. 40 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:
  41. 16. That the City Council approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2024-0539 to the project known as Greater El Paso Landfill Cells 15-20 with 4X Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $123,989.25 for a fire department connection (FDC) system. 26-1027 Approve Pass
  42. 42 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  43. 43 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.
  44. 17. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas. 26-1021 Introduce on First Reading Pass
  45. 18. An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) for Correctional Facility and Halfway House uses. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 26-1013
  46. 19. An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Section 15.12.088 (Enforcement); Penalty as provided in Section 15.12.088 of the El Paso City Code. 26-1024
  47. 47 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  48. 20. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs 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. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. Applicant: City of El Paso Case Number: PZST25-00021 26-0915 Adopted Pass
  49. 21. An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must provide the name and address of the studio where they are employed as part of their application, Section 5.10.120 (Inspections) to further specify reasonable times at which the Director of Code Enforcement and other authorized representatives can conduct inspections of tattoo and body art studios, Section 5.10.140 (Denial) to specify that denying entry for inspection is grounds for denial of a studio registration application; the penalty as provided in Section 5.10.18 of the City Code. 26-0913 Adopted Pass
  50. 22. An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code. 26-0990 Adopted Pass
  51. 23. An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0981 Adopted Pass
  52. 24. An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0983
  53. 53 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  54. 25. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to ensure the removal, within 60 days, of all Flock Safety fixed automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and related hardware located on or within City property, City right-of-way, or otherwise within the City’s control, regardless of whether such cameras or hardware are owned by Flock Safety, the City of El Paso, or any third party, including by physically removing such equipment or coordinating its removal by the appropriate party. 26-1039 Amend Pass
  55. 26. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from entering into, executing, renewing, or extending any contract, agreement, or other arrangement with Flock Safety or any other provider for the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, or use of fixed, networked automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras or substantially similar technology, unless otherwise directed by subsequent action of the City Council; and directing the City Attorney to draft and return to the City Council within 30 days a resolution to further effectuate this direction. 26-1038 Amend Pass
  56. 56 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  57. 27. Discussion and action to approve the El Paso County 911 District FY 2026 - 2027 Budget to be presented by Scott Calderwood, Director. 26-1022 Approve Pass
  58. 58 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  59. 59 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.
  60. 60 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
  61. 61 ADJOURN
  62. 62 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  63. 63 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  64. 64 Rollcall
  65. 65 Note
  66. 66 Note
  67. 67 Note
  68. 68 Note
  69. 25. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to ensure the removal, within 60 days, of all Flock Safety fixed automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and related hardware located on or within City property, City right-of-way, or otherwise within the City’s control, regardless of whether such cameras or hardware are owned by Flock Safety, the City of El Paso, or any third party, including by physically removing such equipment or coordinating its removal by the appropriate party. 26-1039 Approved as Revised Pass
  70. 26. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from entering into, executing, renewing, or extending any contract, agreement, or other arrangement with Flock Safety or any other provider for the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, or use of fixed, networked automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras or substantially similar technology, unless otherwise directed by subsequent action of the City Council; and directing the City Attorney to draft and return to the City Council within 30 days a resolution to further effectuate this direction. 26-1038 Approved as Revised Pass

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