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April 14, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

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2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on April 14, 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 Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
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6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:43
7 Coach Wally Hartley PK-8 School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paloma Weisiger Cayson Johnson Harper Wine Aurora Daniel Ian Menchin Darwin Pimentel Vince Bernal Valentina Castro Aliyah Lacka Kaylee Vu Isabella Salas Lux Arenas Kaylee Cueto Keanu Curtis
8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 6:38
9 Desert Conference of Texas and Gala Days Convocation Guardians of the Children- Sun City Chapter Day City of Socorro 40th Anniversary of Incorporation Day Mission: Save the Earth Month Sexual Awareness Month 2026
10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 54:35
11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD ▶ jump to 55:07
13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 58:19
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 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 83:27
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 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 166:05
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2026, and the Work Session of March 30, 2026. 26-0467
20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2. Request to excuse Mayor Renard U. Johnson from the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting. 26-0047
22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3. A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Sol Summit from 5:00pm on Thursday, April 30,2026 to 8:00 am on Monday, May 4, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Mesa Street between Franklin Street and Mills Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Rave Marketing & Events LLC - Gina Roe-Davis Case Number: CSEV25-00222 26-0447
4. A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Badass Human Race 2026 from 5:30 am on Sunday , May 31, 2026 to 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street and Texas Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Nahum Avila Case Number: CSEV26-00005 26-0454
5. A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Badass Human Race 2026 from 7:00 am on Saturday , May 30, 2026 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street between Franklin Street and Texas Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Nahum Avila Case Number: CSEV26-00024 26-0455
6. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso, and LEC Engineering, Inc, dba LOI Engineers, a Domestic For-Profit Corporation, for a project known as “2026-0189R Geotechnical & Material Testing Services for the All-Abilities Playground Project” for an amount not to exceed $79,241.60. 26-0442
27 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:
7. That City Council Representative, Deanna Maldonado-Rocha be appointed as a City Representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Board to replace City Council Representative, Josh Acevedo, effective immediately. 26-0468
29 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
8. Benjamin Avalos to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4. 26-0471
9. Juan Uribe to the City Plan Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0478
10. Francie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 26-0480
33 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
11. Antonio Morales to the Building and Standards Commission by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4. 26-0469
35 CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:
12. The award of Solicitation 2026-0086 Floor Stripping & Waxing Services to Ace Government Services, LLC., for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $900,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $600,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $1,500,000.  Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: Ace Government Services, LLC. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $300,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $900,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $600,000.00 Total Estimated Award $1,500,000.00 Account(s) 451-1000-51230-522060-P5106 451-1000-51260-522060-P5111 451-1000-51270-522060-P5114 451-1000-51295-522060-P5116 451-1000-51240-522060-P5108 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All   This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation departments recommend award as indicated to Ace Government Services, LLC. the highest ranked bidder 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. 26-0462
13. The award of Solicitation 2026-0084 Extermination Services to El Valle Pest Control, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $83,457.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $55,638.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $139,095.00.  Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: El Valle Pest Control, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $27,819.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $83,457.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $55,638.00 Total Estimated Award $139,095.00 Account(s) 451-1000-51230-522200-P5106 451-1000-51240-522200-P5108 451-1000-51260-522200-P5111 451-1000-51270-522200-P5114 451-1000-51295-522200-P5116 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks & Recreation departments recommend award as indicated to El Valle Pest Control, LLC the highest ranked bidder 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. 26-0463
38 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
14. The award of Solicitation 2026-0132R Public Health Accreditation Consultant to Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc., for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $240,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00.  Department: Public Health Award to: Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. City & State: Chapel Hill, NC Item(s): All Term: 1 Year Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $240,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $240,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $240,000.00 Account(s) 341-2140-41330-522150-G4126A2WRK Funding Source(s): Public Health Grants District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for a new contract.    The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Public Health departments recommend award as indicated to Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc., 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. 26-0460
40 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
41 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.
15. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Martin Armendariz, for the purchase price of $345,000.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Bootheville No. 2, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 54, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas. 26-0434 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 167:08
16. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees) to amend Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) to add additional penalty sections and add Section 12.54.070 (Violations) to prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents; The penalty as provided by Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) of the City Code. 26-0446 ▶ jump to 166:53
17. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00013, to allow for a side setback reduction on the property described as Lot 20, Block 52, Indian Ridge Unit 11, 3305 Hiawatha Dr., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 3305 Hiawatha Dr. Applicant: Vista del Sol Architectural Case Number: PZST25-00013 26-0438 ▶ jump to 166:53
18. An Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Lots 1-16 and 21-32, and the Vacated Alley in Block 72, Cotton Addition, 210 Lee Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 210 Lee Street Applicant: Rescue Mission of El Paso Inc. Case Number: PZRZ25-00020 26-0449 ▶ jump to 166:53
19. An Ordinance vacating a portion of a 60 foot road out of O.A. Danielson Survey No. 310, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject property: West of Zaragoza Rd. and North of Interstate 10 Hwy. Applicant: Jorge Sanchez Case Number: SURW25-00012 26-0461 ▶ jump to 166:53
47 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
20. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc, for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026] 26-0309 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 169:00
21. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc., for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 10, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026] 26-0310 ▶ jump to 167:37
22. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Victor Hugo Duran Salcedo and Maricruz Moreno Sanchez, for the purchase price of $39,228.00; such real property legally described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 3, Map of Hughes Subdivision out of Block 2, Alameda Acres, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0384 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 170:05
23. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) to add Chapter 12.57 (Electronically Operated Parking Control Systems), of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: add Section 12.57.010 Definitions, Section 12.57.020 Imposition and Amount of Civil Penalty, Section 12.57.030 Enforcement and Procedures, Section 12.57.040 Administrative Adjudication Hearing, Section 12.57.050 Affirmative Defenses, Section 12.57.060 Appeal, and Section 12.57.070 Enforcement of Judgement; the penalty as provided in Section 12.57.030. 26-0420 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 182:14
24. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection H (Forty-Five Miles Per Hour), to Delete Item: 14. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to Dalhart Drive, and to add Item: 40. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to a point 3.70 miles North of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection J (Fifty-Five Miles Per Hour), to delete Item: 5. McCombs Street from Dalhart Drive to its terminus at FM 3255, and to add Item: 10. McCombs Street from a point 3.70 miles North of Dyer Street to Stan Roberts Sr. Road. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0394 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 187:04
53 REGULAR AGENDA – INTRODUCTION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS OF ORDINANCES:
25. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $71,140,000; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such Bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters. 26-0448 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 226:21
26. An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $435,355,000, for debt service savings; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance; including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such Bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters. 26-0450 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 227:30
56 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
27. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; directing authorized City officials to effectuate the redemption of such obligations; resolving other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. 26-0451 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 228:06
58 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
28. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council declares the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for costs related to the holding of the annual “Pride Event” in the City Hall parking lot along with Destination El Paso, and El Paso Sun City Pride on June 27, 2026. 26-0479 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 269:28
60 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
29. Presentation and discussion by the Capital Improvement Department on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Mid-Year update for active, programmed and completed capital projects for FY 2026 to include Quality of Life, Public Safety and Community Progress Bonds, and Capital Programs. 26-0443 ▶ jump to 271:18
30. Presentation and discussion on a report by Forvis Mazars, LLP on the financial and grants audit of the City of El Paso ("City"). The report to the City Council will include the audit opinion regarding the City financial statements and a brief overview of the financial results for the City for the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2025. 26-0470 ▶ jump to 230:10
63 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
31. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council approves the list of projects and planning activities for the 2022 Community Progress Bond Proposition C funds. 26-0439 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 329:44
32. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (City), the COUNTY OF EL PASO (County), and the DOWNTOWN DECK PLAZA FOUNDATION (DDPF) in support of an opportunity to incorporate structural elements and future-proofing infrastructure to support a deck plaza (Downtown Deck Plaza) over a portion of the Texas Department of Transportation Downtown 10 project. 26-0386 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 402:29
33. Discussion and action on the award of Task Order #10A-1 for Solicitation 2025-0087 Horizontal On-Call, Cedar Grove Improvements to Amstar, LLC. for a total estimated award of $1,600,000.00. 26-0466 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 407:27
34. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer 1. To allocate QOL investment interest for the Zoo portfolio: identified projects to meet Association of Zoo's and Aquarium (AZA) standards, Asia Forest Complex and South American Pavilion; and transfer from project savings for Sea Lion exhibit upgrade. 2. To allocate QOL investment interest to Armijo Library, Clardy Fox Library, Doris Van Doren Library, Memorial Park Library, and Sergio Troncoso Library. 3. Transfer projects savings to Doniphan Dr. & Bird Avenue, and Doniphan Dr. & West Green Avenue traffic signalization projects. 26-0477 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 433:29
68 The following is added to the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM:
69 ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
70 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ADD1 Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 7 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for costs related to the annual Dia de Los Ninos, Dia de Los Libros event, held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Pavo Real Park, which serves the municipal purpose of fostering community and encouraging literacy within the City of El Paso’s children population. 26-0489 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 270:43
72 EXECUTIVE SESSION
73 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.
74 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
75 ADJOURN ▶ jump to 434:44
76 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
77 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
78 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:06
79 Note ▶ jump to 0:08
80 Note ▶ jump to 0:08