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August 18, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 449-061-928#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 18, 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: 449-061-928# 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 ▶ jump to 1:41
  7. 7 Young Women's Leadership Academy and Eastwood High School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Natali Martinez Midori Moreno Lucia Nguyen Jaelyn Sierra Ryan Torres
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 5:42
  9. 9 Rawlings - Tooth Fairy Day American Heritage Girls Troop TX0415 Day Honoring Fort Bliss National Texas Night Out Benjamin Alire Sáenz Day
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 66:18
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME ▶ jump to 66:23
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD ▶ jump to 66:43
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 70:50
  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. 14 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 74:42
  16. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 107:00
  17. 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.
  18. 17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  19. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 143:08
  20. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026. 26-0936
  21. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  22. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0058
  23. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  24. 3. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). 26-0898
  25. 4. A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be effective on August 18, 2026. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department also recommends that WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC be disqualified from entering into any contract with the City for a period of 3 years, for default and unsatisfactory performance. [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026] 26-0929
  26. 5. A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Municipal League Joint Self-Insurance Fund (Fund) for the purpose of the City becoming an Electing Pool Member in order to acquire and access Group Critical Illness Coverage (MetLife Critical Illness Insurance) as required by House Bill 4144, passed in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and the City Manager be authorized to enter and sign any other needed documents or agreements in order to acquire and access Critical Illness Coverage as required by House Bill 4144. 26-0934
  27. 26 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:
  28. 6. A Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026] 26-0914
  29. 28 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  30. 7. Angelica Rodriguez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0917
  31. 8. Francie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 26-0918
  32. 9. Cynthia Alarcon Retana to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0919
  33. 10. Diana Ramirez to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 26-0939
  34. 11. Jennifer González to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 26-0920
  35. 12. Chief Peter Pacillas to the El Paso County 911 District Board of Managers by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 26-0938
  36. 35 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  37. 13. Michael J. Clark III to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0911
  38. 14. Vikki Jayne Acosta to the AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4. 26-0937
  39. 38 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  40. 15. For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of June 23, 2026 to July 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and staff. 26-0923
  41. 40 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  42. 41 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:
  43. 16. Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ann Morgan Lilly and $2,500.00 from the IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund. 26-0944
  44. 17. Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from Woody L. Hunt and $500 from Donald R Margo II and Adair W Margo. 26-0953
  45. 44 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
  46. 18. The award of Solicitation 2026-0229R Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners for one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $88,010.00. Department: Fire Award to: H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $88,010.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $88,010.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $88.010.00 Account(s) 322-2720-22130-GT2224HMGP Funding Source(s): Texas Department of Emergency Management/FEMA District(s): All   This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for a new contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire departments recommend award as indicated to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners 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. 26-0927
  47. 46 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  48. 47 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.
  49. 19. 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 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 144:20
  50. 20. An Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-00001 26-0925 ▶ jump to 143:37
  51. 21. An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs. 26-0924 ▶ jump to 143:37
  52. 51 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  53. 22. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva, for the purchase price of $18,228; such real property legally described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0881 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 146:27
  54. 23. An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.110 (City Organizational Structure) to amend section 2.111.040 (Office of Management and Budget function) to remove language placing the Risk Management function from under the Department of Human Resources and create section 2.110.090 (Enterprise Risk and Safety Office) relating to the creation and purpose of the department of Risk Management. 26-0892 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 153:33
  55. 24. An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.38 (Special Events) Section 13.38.40 (Permit Application) to amend subsection E (Insurance and Indemnification Agreement) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Office by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office, the penalty being as provided in Section 13.38.110 (Violation - Penalty) of the El Paso City Code. 26-0893 ▶ jump to 146:50
  56. 25. An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition City Property) Section 15.24.010 (General Provisions) to amend Subsection D (Insurance) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Division by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office. 26-0891 ▶ jump to 146:50
  57. 26. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges); and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pickup Trucks or Any Other Vehicle). The penalty as provided in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0905 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 157:04
  58. 57 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE FY 2027 BUDGET AND FY 2027 TAX LEVY:
  59. 27. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027 26-0916 ▶ jump to 71:33
  60. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 269:29
  61. 29. Discussion and action on an Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes. 26-0928 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 359:19
  62. 27. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027 26-0916 ▶ jump to 158:40
  63. 61 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  64. 27. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027 26-0916 Approve Fail ▶ jump to 200:04
  65. 30. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to amend the City of El Paso’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas to include advocacy support for policies that promote utility affordability by strengthening consumer protections, reducing unnecessary costs borne by residential ratepayers, increasing transparency and accountability in utility rate-setting, expanding programs that assist households with utility affordability, encouraging investments and regulatory practices that reduce long-term utility costs, and strengthening opportunities for local governments to advocate on behalf of utility customers in regulatory proceedings. 26-0921 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 371:13
  66. 27. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027 26-0916 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 343:06
  67. 31. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 1 Discretionary Funds in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for the Borderland Mountain Bike Association’s Lost Dog Trailhead Renovation Fund. 26-0943 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 375:53
  68. 32. Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to buy computers for the Chihuahuita Recreation Center, which benefits the community and enhances the overall quality of life for El Paso residents. 26-0947 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 380:39
  69. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 344:36
  70. 33. Discussion and action to approve and adopt a formal request by the El Paso City Council to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the emissions events, where TCEQ reported approximately 19.1 pounds of 1,3 butadiene, 8,887.9 pounds of propylene, and 862 pounds of sulfur oxide were released at the Marathon Petroleum Corporation El Paso Refinery on August 4 and 5, 2026, including a request that TCEQ and EPA convene, within 30 days, a joint public community meeting in El Paso with Marathon Petroleum Corporation to provide a detailed accounting of the events, the pollutants released, potential public-health impacts, air-monitoring data and methods, regulatory findings, and measures being taken to prevent similar incidents and improve public notification. Further, formally request that TCEQ and EPA evaluate the adequacy of existing air-quality and fence-line monitoring at and around the El Paso refinery and, to the extent authorized by applicable law and regulation, require or otherwise pursue enhanced continuous monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and other appropriate air pollutants, with timely and publicly accessible monitoring data. Further, request that TCEQ and EPA evaluate and address the adequacy of Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s procedures for notifying nearby residents and public officials of emissions events and encourage or require, where authorized, the establishment of a timely community notification and alert system providing information regarding significant emissions events, pollutants involved, available air-quality monitoring information, potential public-health impacts, and recommended safety precautions. Further, approve and adopt the attached letter from the El Paso City Council to TCEQ and EPA memorializing these requests and seeking increased transparency, public disclosure, air-quality monitoring, community notification, and protection of public health related to operations of the Marathon Petroleum Corporation El Paso Refinery. 26-0954 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 401:48
  71. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 351:17
  72. 34. Discussion and action to Approve and Adopt a letter by the El Paso City Council to Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeking clarification on his directives on data center development throughout the State of Texas. 26-0955 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 434:08
  73. 67 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  74. 68 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.
  75. 69 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
  76. 70 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 435:37
  77. 71 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  78. 72 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  79. 79 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
  80. 80 Note ▶ jump to 0:17
  81. 81 Note ▶ jump to 0:17
  82. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 274:47
  83. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 276:25
  84. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 278:07
  85. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Approved as Revised Fail ▶ jump to 279:36
  86. 28. Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. 26-0926 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 287:05
  87. 87 Note
  88. 88 Note
  89. 33. Discussion and action to approve and adopt a formal request by the El Paso City Council to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the emissions events, where TCEQ reported approximately 19.1 pounds of 1,3 butadiene, 8,887.9 pounds of propylene, and 862 pounds of sulfur oxide were released at the Marathon Petroleum Corporation El Paso Refinery on August 4 and 5, 2026, including a request that TCEQ and EPA convene, within 30 days, a joint public community meeting in El Paso with Marathon Petroleum Corporation to provide a detailed accounting of the events, the pollutants released, potential public-health impacts, air-monitoring data and methods, regulatory findings, and measures being taken to prevent similar incidents and improve public notification. Further, formally request that TCEQ and EPA evaluate the adequacy of existing air-quality and fence-line monitoring at and around the El Paso refinery and, to the extent authorized by applicable law and regulation, require or otherwise pursue enhanced continuous monitoring for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and other appropriate air pollutants, with timely and publicly accessible monitoring data. Further, request that TCEQ and EPA evaluate and address the adequacy of Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s procedures for notifying nearby residents and public officials of emissions events and encourage or require, where authorized, the establishment of a timely community notification and alert system providing information regarding significant emissions events, pollutants involved, available air-quality monitoring information, potential public-health impacts, and recommended safety precautions. Further, approve and adopt the attached letter from the El Paso City Council to TCEQ and EPA memorializing these requests and seeking increased transparency, public disclosure, air-quality monitoring, community notification, and protection of public health related to operations of the Marathon Petroleum Corporation El Paso Refinery. 26-0954 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 405:43