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March 3, 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: 455-741-200#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on March 3, 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: 455-741-200# 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 Regional Spanish Spelling Bee 2026 Winners at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Shaheli De Silva (Young Women’s STEAM Research and Preparatory Academy) Ferran Martínez Caloca (Wiggs Middle School) Constanza Garcia (Silvestre & Carolina Reyes School) Ivanna Galvan Gonzalez (La Fe Preparatory School) Rebeka Cuevas (Vista Del Futuro)
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 3:58
  9. 9 105th Annual Potentate and Commandress Ball American Red Cross Month International Women’s Week National Transit Employee Appreciation Day La Fe Clinic César Chávez Day
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 68:38
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS ▶ jump to 71:56
  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) ▶ jump to 105:54
  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 ▶ jump to 156:13
  19. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of February 3, 2026 and the Work Session of February 16, 2026. 26-0294
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  21. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0044
  22. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  23. 3. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Boeing Business District General Aviation Ground Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and American Air Lodge, L.P., a Texas limited partnership (“Lessee”) regarding the following described property: Parcel 2C, being a portion of Lot 2, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 10, consisting of approximately 60,050 square feet of land, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and municipally known and numbered as 1776 American Drive, El Paso, Texas. 26-0265
  24. 4. A Resolution for City Council to approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2024-0557 to the project known as El Paso International Airport Five Node Intersection Remediation Stage 1 with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of $412,355.00 to rename the airfield in compliance with the Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular for Standards for Airport Sign Systems. The new, increased contract sum, including this Change Order is $22,845,663.27. 26-0279
  25. 5. A Resolution that the City Council approves Deductive Change Quantity Notice No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-0469 to the project known as El Paso International Airport Reconstruction of Taxiway G with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of ($918,141.86) for the reduced construction costs related to quantity under-runs. The final contract sum, including this Change Order Notice is $11,994,625.47. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any document and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution. 26-0285
  26. 6. A Resolution that the City Council approves Deductive Change Quantity Notice No. 1 to Contract No. 2023-0430 for the project known as El Paso International Airport Relocation of Taxiway M with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of ($303,055.20) for the reduced construction costs related to quantity under-runs. The final contract sum, including this Change Quantity Notice is $14,891,282.50. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any document and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution. 26-0286
  27. 7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5407102 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Operation Lone Star Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $500,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0238 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 173:26
  28. 8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3060711, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "West Texas Anti-Gang Center FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $3,213,874.22. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0239
  29. 7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5407102 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Operation Lone Star Grant FY27" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $500,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0238 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 174:35
  30. 9. A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, grant application number 5185403 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2027 Border Zone Grant Program to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $242,253.80 with no cash match required to purchase vehicles and equipment needed for emergency response services associated with security and rescue activities. 26-0245 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 181:08
  31. 10. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). 26-0234
  32. 11. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment Agreement by and among the City of El Paso (“City”); CONSOR Engineers, LLC (“Assignor”); and CONSOR North America, Inc. (“Assignee”), whereby the City agrees to the assignment of the contracts listed in the attached Appendix “1” from Assignor to Assignee, said Assignor and Assignee existing and operating under common ownership and control. 26-0270
  33. 12. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform municipal solid waste engineering services on a task-by-task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following three consultants: 1. Burgess & Niple, Inc. 2. Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. 3. Stearns, Conrad and Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $400,000.00. 26-0267
  34. 13. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and CEA Engineering Group, Inc., a domestic for-profit corporation, for a project known as “2026-0072R Civil Engineering Professional Services for the Airport Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing Project” for an amount not to exceed $719,817.25. 26-0268
  35. 14. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Gannet Fleming, Inc. (Successor-In-Interest to DEC-El Paso, LLC) (“Consultant”) whereby Consultant agrees to provide additional architect and engineering services for the Ysleta Port of Entry Pedestrian Improvement Project, in exchange for additional payment from the City in an amount not to exceed $165,662.32, thereby increasing the original contract price from $1,105,664.52 to $1,271,326.84. 26-0282
  36. 35 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  37. 15. Edward Escudero to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 26-0307
  38. 37 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  39. 16. Raul Garcia to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 26-0308
  40. 39 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:
  41. 17. The request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0122 Chevrolet Proprietary Parts and Service to Bravo Cadillac Southwest LP LLC for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $210,000.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Bravo Cadillac Southwest LP LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $70,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $210,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $210,000.00 Account(s) 532-3600-37020-531210-P3701 532-3600-37020-531250-P3701 Funding Source(s): Supply Support Fund District(s): All   Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend a non-competitive award for a new contract under Procurement Sourcing Policy Section 9.1.8.1 (2): If a contract cannot be awarded after two competitive procurements/selection process, the requirement can be fulfilled by a non-competitive award.     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. 26-0287
  42. 18. The request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to increase contract 2021-1127 Barricade Rental Services to Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals. This change order will increase referenced contract by $165,896.75 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $2,077,159.38. Department: Streets and Maintenance Supplier: Leedsman Construction DBA Traffic Control Specialists Sales & Rentals City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Amount: $1,911,262.63 Change Order Amount: $165,896.75 Total Estimated Amount not to Exceed:  $2,077,159.38 Account(s) 532-1000-32120-524110-P3120 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All 26-0288
  43. 42 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  44. 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.
  45. 19. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Martin Armendariz, for the purchase price of $197,500.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Boothe Ville 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. 26-0256 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 181:43
  46. 20. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.180 (Regulations Pertaining to Certain Special Situations), Subsection B (the regulations applicable to each such zone are as follows:), to Delete Paragraph 31 (Reserved for Library Vehicles Only), Item B. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street, and to add paragraph 34 (reserved for Library and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) vehicles only), Item A. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street; the penalty as provided for in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0266
  47. 46 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  48. 47 Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development
  49. 21. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Eli Ramos Investments, LLC, for the purchase price of $168,000.00; such real property legally described as Tract 22 B, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 0.318 acres of land, more or less, and being as further described by metes and bounds as shown on Exhibit “A” and made part thereof for all purposes, and Tract 22 C, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing 0.205 acres of land, more or less, being more particularly described by metes and bounds shown on Exhibit “A” and made a part hereof for all purposes, also known as 8821 Alameda Avenue, El Paso, Texas. 26-0185 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 186:51
  50. 22. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Arnulfo Figueroa and Sandra Valadez for the purchase price of $202,050.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 4C N/K/A Tract 4-C-3, Block 38, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the resurvey of said Ysleta Grant made by El Paso County, Texas, for tax purposes, and a portion of Lot 6, Block 2, Frutus Place, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof on file in Volume 11, Page 32, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0186
  51. 50 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  52. 23. Discussion and action to request that the City Manager and City Attorney provide a quarterly report to Mayor and Council on the status of the balance owed by the Donald J. Trump for President Inc. Campaign. The report should include the balance owed, interest, and copies of invoices sent on a monthly basis to Donald J. Trump for President Inc. 26-0313 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 200:19
  53. 24. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses. 26-0314 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 214:41
  54. 53 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  55. 25. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the design of the STP-MM Reconstruction Project On System grant improvements, “I-10 Deck Plaza Project”, which has an estimated total project cost of $10,601,001.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $584,321.00 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement. [POSTPONED FROM 02-17-2026] 26-0178 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 341:34
  56. 55 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  57. 26. Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2025-0107 Sign Panels and Airfield Lighting to ADB Safegate Americas, LLC., the sole and authorized provider of ADB parts, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $589,671.58. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: ADB Safegate Americas, LLC City & State: Gahanna, OH Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1 Estimated Award: $289,671.58 Year 2 Estimated Award: $150,000.00 Year 3 Estimated Award: $150,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $589,671.58 Account(s) 562 - 3010 - 62335 - 580270 - G62A19390 Funding Source(s): Airport Capital - Taxiway M Project District(s): 3 Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and the Aviation Department recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment. 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. 26-0292 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 342:36
  58. 57 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  59. 27. Discussion and action on the results of the Environmental Services - P-Card and Travel Audit A2026-07. 26-0264 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 350:31
  60. 28. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to use $25,230,977 from the following sources towards the El Paso Public Safety Training and Fire Department Headquarters and Vehicle Maintenance and Logistics Center project (2022-0759R): Proceeds from the sale of City capital assets, including the future sale of presently existing public safety properties; and 2019 Public Safety Bond project savings. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to effectuate any budget transfers necessary to ensure said funds are transferred, obligated, and expended in accordance with this Resolution. 26-0298 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 378:34
  61. 29. Discussion and action to amend contract 2022-0759R, El Paso Public Safety Training Academy and Fire Department Headquarters and Vehicle Maintenance and Logistic Center, to award to Jordan Foster Construction LLC the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for a total amount of $128,152,730.00. 26-0299 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 379:04
  62. 30. Discussion and action on selection of the Chief Internal Auditor. 26-0284 ▶ jump to 200:44
  63. 62 The following is added o the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM:
  64. 63 ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
  65. 30. Discussion and action on selection of the Chief Internal Auditor. 26-0284 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 384:48
  66. 64 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  67. ADD1. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Laura Avalos to Position 3, whose term will expire on February 1, 2028. 26-0328 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 299:00
  68. 66 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 69 ADJOURN
  72. 70 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  73. 71 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  74. 74 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
  75. 75 Note ▶ jump to 0:07
  76. 76 Note ▶ jump to 0:07
  77. 24. Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from renewing any existing agreements and/or entering into any new agreement with Flock Group Inc., operating as Flock Safety, for the provision, operation, or use of Automated License Plate Recognition technology, and to refrain from utilizing future grant awards or City of El Paso funds to contract for similar technology. For clarity, this item does not pertain to user-operated handheld or vehicle-mounted license plate readers for parking enforcement or similar uses. 26-0314 Approved as Revised Fail ▶ jump to 296:59
  78. 78 Note