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February 17, 2026 ·9:00 AM *** REVISED ***

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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 February 17, 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.
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
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6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 2:47
8 National El Paso Marathon Runners Day Amigo Man - 50th Birthday Celebration El Paso Mission Trail Association Founders Day Black Children's Book Week El Paso Heart Safe School Awareness Day
9 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 55:26
10 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
11 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN JOE MARATTA
12 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
13 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.
14 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 95:49
15 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.
16 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
17 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 133:29
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of February 2, 2026. 26-0227
19 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0043
21 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3. A Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for the property described as Lot 3, Block 2, Desert Pass Unit Six, 220 Desert Pass Street, 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. Subject Property: 220 Desert Pass Applicant: Capital Real Investments I, LTD, PZDS25-00032 26-0226
4. A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Consor North America, Inc. an Oregon, USA, Foreign For-Profit Corporation, Authorized to Transact Business in Texas, for a project known as “2025-0590R Traffic Engineering and Design Services for City-Wide Park Safety Intersection Improvements” for an amount not to exceed $424,916.80; 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 $524,916.80; 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. 26-0224
24 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
5. Erin L. Martinez to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0235
26 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
6. P-Card Transactions for the period of December 23, 2025 - January 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff. 26-0222
28 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
29 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.
7. 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 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 134:10
8. 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
32 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
9. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to JCGAR Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $51,000; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0156 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 139:52
10. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Juan Martinez, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portions of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 3, Lancaster Addition Unit 3, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0160
11. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Torresdey Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $25,000; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 9B, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, also known as a portion of Tract #1, Spohr Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 16, Page 49, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0163
12. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Resale Deed conveying all right, title, and interest in real property described as: A portion of Lot 18, Block 13A, Logan Heights Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, to Humberto Lozano (“Buyer”), in accordance with Section 34.05(h) of the Texas Tax Code. 26-0169 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 140:49
37 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
13. Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers. 26-0258 Postponed Fail ▶ jump to 159:02
14. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to evaluate and implement improvements to pothole repair practices, including drop-and-go, hot-mix, and permanent repair methods; establish criteria for addressing streets with repeated failures; and strengthen inspection practices for utility-related roadway work. The City Manager shall return to City Council within thirty (30) days with data, cost comparisons, and recommended process changes, including actions to be incorporated into the City’s upcoming strategic plan without increasing the existing pothole repair budget, and for consideration as part of the next fiscal year budget. 26-0259 Approve Fail ▶ jump to 308:44
15. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to begin the process for a November 2026 City Charter Amendment Special Election, conduct public outreach, and seek outside counsel, if needed. Further, discussion and action on activating the City of El Paso Ad Hoc Charter Advisory Committee for the purpose of a City Charter Amendment Special Election to be held in November 2026. 26-0260 Directed Fail ▶ jump to 330:01
41 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
16. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0191 Citywide Pavement Markings 2025 to Pavement Markings, LLC dba PMI Pavement Markings, LLC for a total estimated amount of $6,082,000.00, including an optional term as indicated below: Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Pavement Markings, LLC dba PMI Pavement Markings, LLC City & State: Phoenix, AZ Item(s): All Initial Term: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Option Terms: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Total Contract Time: 1,460 Consecutive Calendar Days Initial Term Estimated Award: $3,041,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $3,041,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $6,082,000.00 Account(s): 532-2560-32040-522270-P26STYR7ART 532-2560-32040-522270-P27STYR8ART 532-4825-29110-522270-TBA 532-1000-32040-P3230-522270 Funding Source(s): FY26 Arterial Street Resurfacing - PayGo FY27 Arterial Street Resurfacing - PayGo Top50 Arterials - Community Progress Bond FY26-27 General Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments, recommend award as indicated to Pavement Markings, LLC dba PMI Pavement Markings, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 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. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget. 26-0228 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 332:04
43 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
17. Discussion and action on a Resolution to adopt the City of El Paso’s State Legislative Agenda and legislative session update for the 90th Texas Legislative Session. 26-0229 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 350:26
18. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that 2026-2036 Public Art Master Plan for the City of El Paso, is adopted as the primary guideline to be utilized in all Public Art programs. 26-0218 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 378:57
19. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the 2026 Public Art Plan be adopted and that the City Manager or a designee is authorized to enter into contracts and amendments to contracts to carry out the Public Art Plan as described in Exhibit "A” of the Resolution. 26-0217
20. Discussion and action Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Golf Course Operation and Concession Agreement between the City of El Paso and EP GOLFCO, LLC., to allow a private concessionaire to run the golf course for public use, to provide the successful operation, improved efficiency, and greatest benefit to the citizens of the City of El Paso, located at the premises numerically known as 1510 Hawkins Boulevard, El Paso, Texas 79925 and more particularly described as: A portion of Morehouse Survey No. 12 and a portion of Section 40, Block 80 TSP 2 T&P Survey, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and municipally known as Lone Star Golf Club (f/k/a/ Cielo Vista Golf Course). The term of this Golf Course Operation and Concession Agreement is an initial term of thirty (30) years and two (2) ten-year option to extend the term of the agreement. During the term of this Agreement, the Concessionaire shall pay to the Airport rent in an amount equal to the greater of the Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) or the Percentage Rent calculated on the Concessionaire’s gross receipts. Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) for the initial term will be $166,969.08 for the first year, and $191,000.00 for the subsequent year(s) of the term. 26-0170 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 395:05
21. Discussion and action on a Resolution by City Council approving and adopting the Advanced Manufacturing Incentive Policy (“AMD Policy”), pursuant to the City’s authority under Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code, and which shall supersede and replace El Paso Makes Innovation Factory Incentive and Lease Policy (“IF Policy”), except as to those agreements funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) or other federal funds that remain in effect. The AMD Policy includes a $1.2M allocation from the Texas Economic Development Fund to support the Defense Readiness Incentive. 26-0220 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 408:20
22. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign the Second Amendment to the Standard Form of Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Jordan Foster Construction, LLC (“Design Builder”) for the project known as 2024-0272R Advanced Manufacturing District, to accept and incorporate the Design Builder’s Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal for the project in the amount of Twenty-Six Million One Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($26,154,391.00). This Amendment allows 464 calendar days for substantial completion of the work, with an additional 30 calendar days for final completion. The project is funded in part by a $25,000,000 Build Back Better Regional Challenge Phase 2 grant awarded by the United States Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), with a required local match of $6,250,000. 26-0236 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 415:44
23. Discussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement by and between CITY OF EL PASO and H&N PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, in support of an infill development project located at 911 Tays St. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $322,120.42, and in consideration, the City shall provide economic incentives not to exceed $30,554.54 in the form of a Real Property Tax Rebate, a Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and a Building Construction Fee Rebate. 26-0232 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 423:49
24. Discussion and action on the results of the Accounts Receivable Program - 2nd Follow-Up Audit A2025-10. 26-0204 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 435:21
25. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer of $159,198.55 from 2020 Capital Funding Plan Project Savings to Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase 1. 26-0223 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 443:18
26. 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
27. Discussion and action to approve a Resolution to submit an application to a $50,000 Texas A&M Forest Service Grant program, with a $21,000 cash and $29,000 in-kind match from the City. 26-0231 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 452:04
55 A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.
56 The following is added to the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda for Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM:
57 ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
58 EXECUTIVE SESSION ▶ jump to 452:27
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 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 Discussion and action on the following:
ADD1. Legal advice regarding the Notice to Airmen #6/2233 regarding a Temporary Flight Restriction issued on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. (551.071) 26-0263 ▶ jump to 453:32
63 ADJOURN
64 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
65 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
66 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:02
67 Note ▶ jump to 0:04
68 Note ▶ jump to 0:04
13. Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers. 26-0258 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 183:02
13. Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers. 26-0258 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 207:29
13. Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers. 26-0258 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 209:22
13. Discussion and action authorizing the City Manager to develop within 60 days a proposed Data Center Policy Framework for the City of El Paso. The framework shall prioritize community engagement, utility providers, local, state and regional government in implementation considerations, evaluate long term impacts on infrastructure and utilities. During development of the framework, City negotiations or development discussions related to new data center projects shall be paused. Further, direct the city attorney to conduct a legal analysis of all current 380 agreements with data centers. 26-0258 Authorized Pass ▶ jump to 269:39
73 Note