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February 3, 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 February 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
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6 9:00 A.M. PRESENTATION OF THE NATION'S COLORS
7 Franklin High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Major Joseph Shamy (Instructor) Chief Master Seargent Lucero Stockett (Instructor) Anthony Saenz (American Flag) Catalina Montalvo (Texas Flag) Seraphina Bishop (US Air Force Flag) Chase Horn (Right Rifle) Jordan Pretlow (Left Rifle)
8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 0:43
9 Combat Fighting Championship Community Impact Day El Paso Children's Hospital Day 2026 El Paso Black History Hall of Fame Inductees Community Partners in Action TxTDOT - National Engineers Week
10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 55:53
11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.
13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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 157:50
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 187:02
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 20, 2026. 26-0183
20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2. Request to excuse Representative Art Fierro from the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting. 26-0042
22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC), grant application for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as the Community-Based Opioid Recovery Effort (CORE) Multi-Year Grant Program to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $649,145.00 for a period of three (3) years from award execution with no cash match required. 26-0142
4. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5701901 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Mitigation to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $10,000.00 with a $3,000.00 (30%) cash match required for a backup system that ensures the ability of the City to reconstitute cyber systems and provision of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 26-0147
5. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5705201 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Assessment & Evaluation Grant Program to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $35,000.00 with a $15,000.00 (30%) cash match required. The projected start grant period is on September 1, 2026. 26-0164
6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5702001 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Workforce Development Grant Program to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $10,000.00 with a $3,000.000 (30%) cash match required to provide cybersecurity training with a projected start date of September 1, 2026. 26-0188
7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 2592813, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "General Victim Services, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $131,131.22 with a cash match of $32,782.81 and an In-Kind of $9,549.60 for a total project amount of $173,463.63. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. 26-0207
8. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (“Railroad”) granting the City the right to reconstruct and maintain the road crossing over North Zaragoza Road, DOT Number 741231D at Railroad’s Milepost 816.80 on Railroad’s Valentine Subdivision in El Paso, Texas. As consideration for the granting of said right, the City shall pay Railroad $10,740.00. The Agreement shall remain in effect for as long as the road crossing remains on Railroad’s property. 26-0173
9. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute a Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (“Railroad”) granting the City the right to reconstruct and maintain the road crossing over North Piedras Street, DOT Number 741165T at Railroad’s Milepost 967.35 on Railroad’s Carrizozo Subdivision in El Paso, Texas. As consideration for the granting of said right, the City shall pay Railroad $20,250.00. The Agreement shall remain in effect for as long as the road crossing remains on Railroad’s property. 26-0177 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 189:37
10. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with El Paso Electric Company (EPE), City of El Paso (CEP), El Paso Community Action Program Project BRAVO, Inc., also known as Project Bravo (PB), and CLEAResult Consulting Inc., for the sole use of the Low-Income Assistance Funds contemplated in Section 1.2.4 of the Franchise Amendment Ordinance 019022, for the installation of Cool Roofs for low-income homes within El Paso city limits.[POSTPONED FROM 01-20-2026] 26-0105
11. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a subrecipient agreement between the City of El Paso, and Solar United Neighbors, a non-profit organization to manage and coordinate the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block (EECBG) Grant Program to provide solar photovoltaic installations. 26-0171
32 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
12. Bruce Yetter to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. 26-0195
13. Representative Ivan Niño to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 26-0209
14. Representative Alejandra Chávez to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 26-0211
15. Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 26-0212
37 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
16. Jordan Barron to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 26-0206
39 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
17. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ruben Chavez. 26-0194
18. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from Lisa Peisen; $2,500 from Richard Aguilar; 1,000 from Albert Apodaca; $1,000 Stanley P. Jobe; $1,000 from Woody L. Hunt; $500 from Paul Dipp; $500 from Randall Bowling; and $500 from Robert L. Bowling. 26-0205
42 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:
19. Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2021-1071 Parks Litter Control to Delta Unlimited, LLC dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Services. This change order will increase referenced contract by $923,211.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $4,866,056.00. This change order will increase contract capacity to cover services of trash removal at city-wide parks and special events through the expiration of the contract, July 2026. Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: Delta Unlimited, LLC dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Services City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $3,942,845.00 Change Order Award: $923,211.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $4,866,056.00 Account(s): 522210-451-2305-51295-P5120 Funding Source(s): Environmental Fee Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Award, services contract. 26-0192 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 195:48
44 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
45 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.
20. 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 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 196:22
21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
50 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
24. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Don Luciano or Assigns, for the purchase price of $483,142.68; such real property municipally known and numbered as 1926 Bassett Avenue, El Paso, Texas. 26-0085 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 199:19
25. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Romity Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,530,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot E and a portion of Lot F, Block 15, Mills Map Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as recorded in volume 2103, page 972, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas. 26-0091 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 201:31
26. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar, for the purchase price of $1,608.00; such property municipally known and numbered as 212 Dolan Street, El Paso, Texas. 26-0099 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 203:35
27. An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions) to add a definition for Short-Term Rental. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0022 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 215:04
28. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 228, Sunrise Acres Subdivision, 8701 Gateway South Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 8701 Gateway South Boulevard Applicant: DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZRZ24-00016 26-0025 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 227:19
29. An Ordinance granting Special Permit PZST25-00006, to allow for a reduction to rear yard and side street yard setbacks and allow the use of contractor's yard (small) on the property described as a portion of Tract 228, Sunrise Acres, 8701 Gateway South Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty as being provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 8701 Gateway South Boulevard Applicant: DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZST25-00006 26-0026
30. An Ordinance amending Ordinance 16015 to grant the authority to the City Manager to administratively enter into and sign certain contracts on behalf of the City in alignment with recent changes to Local Government Code Section 252.021 and repealing Ordinance No. 016736. 26-0118 Adopted Fail ▶ jump to 241:00
58 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
31. Discussion and action on a Resolution to appoint a member to the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board of Trustees in the area of expertise of Consumer or Citizen Advocacy, as recommended by the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board Selection Committee: Ranked 1st: Stefanie Block Uribarri Ranked 2nd: Amy Ross Ranked 3rd: Jaime Esparza 26-0166 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 352:53
32. Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session. 26-0193 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 377:10
33. Discussion and action directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to develop a comprehensive anti-littering strategy that combines public education, formalized community partnerships, and structured disposal access for volunteer cleanup organizations operating within City limits and come back within 60 days with recommendations. 26-0196 Directed Pass ▶ jump to 395:45
34. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure. 26-0208 ▶ jump to 82:47
35. Discussion and action to authorize the City Manager to develop within 180 days a written report outlining findings, cost comparisons, recommended operational or policy changes, and an implementation strategy to improve durability, efficiency, and the visual quality of roadway repairs across the City. 26-0213
34. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure. 26-0208 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 277:41
36. Discussion and action to require that, in addition to existing quarterly system status reports, El Paso Water shall provide enhanced reporting, to the El Paso City Council, following any major system failure or emergency event impacting water services. 26-0214
65 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
37. Presentation about the enforcement efforts on the prohibited uses of residential properties as entertainment venues. 26-0151 ▶ jump to 396:07
38. Presentation on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) update. 26-0168 ▶ jump to 403:45
39. Presentation and discussion on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Financial Report. 26-0184 ▶ jump to 417:38
69 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
40. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0219 Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., for a total estimated amount of $2,590,065.09. This project will consist of the construction of bicycle facilities at various downtown locations, including bike lanes, shared-use paths, and associated signage, striping, lighting, and intersection improvements. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 153 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $2,590,065.09 Total Estimated Award: $2,590,065.09 Account(s): 190 - 4450 - 38280 - PCP21TRAN05 190 - 4950 - 38170 - PCP21TRAN05 Funding Source(s): Capital Projects Texas Department of TransportationState Infrastructure Bank Loan District(s): 8 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., 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. 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. [POSTPONED FROM 01-20-2026] 26-0102 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 445:37
41. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0095-2025 Collector & Arterial Street Resurfacing to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $35,427,150.00. This contract supports the City of El Paso’s street resurfacing program by providing milling, paving, and asphalt rehabilitation of collector and arterial streets within the City right-of-way through task orders issued by the Streets and Maintenance Department, including associated base repairs, concrete repairs, and other roadway improvements as needed, with funding from multiple sources for both routine and expedited projects. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, Texas Item(s): All Contract Term: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $35,427,150.00 Total Estimated Award: $35,427,150.00 Account(s): 532-2560-32040-522270-P26STYR7ART 532-2560-32040-522270-P27STYR8ART 532-4825-29110-522270-TBA Funding Source(s): FY26 Arterial Street Resurfacing- PayGo FY27 Arterial Street Resurfacing - PayGo Top 50 Arterials - Community Progress Bond District(s): All This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Streets and Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, 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. 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. 26-0172 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 451:01
42. Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0238 Hologic Testing Supplies to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC the sole source for the Panther instrument system supplies, firmware, and field service for a three (3) year term with an estimated amount of $285,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. This contract will provide testing supplies and standard annual preventative maintenance for the Panther Integrated Nucleic Acid Testing System. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $66,202.00 which represents a 35.31% increase due to: - Panther Standard Preventative Maintenance with an estimated annual amount of $26,000.00, an increase of $2,067.33 for a 3-year increase of 8.64%. - Unit cost for all items remained the same, supplies will be ordered as needed. Budgeted amount increased by $60,000.00 or 26.67%. Department: Public Health Award to: Hologic Sales and Service, LLC City & State: Marlborough, MA Item(s): ALL Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $95,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $285,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $285,000.00 Account(s): 341-1000-41130-531120 341-1000-41130-532008 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source - (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Public Health Departments recommend award as indicated to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC under the exemption listed above. 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. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award. 26-0176 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 452:13
43. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0079 Residential Street Resurfacing to Allied Paving Company of El Paso, Inc. dba Allied Paving Company for a total estimated amount of $19,839,245.50. This project will provide ongoing support for the City's street resurfacing program and will provide milling and paving for various residential streets. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Allied Paving Company of El Paso, Inc. dba Allied Paving Company City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Contract Term: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Total Estimated Award: $19,839,245.50 Account(s): 532-2560-32120-522270-P25STYR6RES 532-2560-32120-522270-P26STYR7RES 532-4825-29110-522270-TBA Funding Source(s): FY25 Residential Street Resurfacing- PayGo FY26 Residential Street Resurfacing- PayGo FY26-FY27- Community Progress Bond Residential District(s): All This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement, unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Streets and Maintenance, and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Allied Paving Company of El Paso, Inc. dba Allied Paving Company 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. 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. 26-0175 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 453:22
74 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
44. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, an approval for the street resurfacing list for the Calendar Years 2026-2027, attached as “Exhibit A” of the Resolution. 26-0165 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 489:37
45. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement, and any necessary administrative amendments upon review by the City Attorney, between the City of El Paso and the Town of Van Horn, Texas, in connection with the Third Water Pressure Zone Project; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary budget transfers and associated agreements; accepting the recitals as true and correct; finding that the Project meets the requirements of the Texas Economic Development (“TED”) Program and provides a sufficient net positive impact within El Paso Electric’s (“EPE”) Texas Service Area; and approving the provision of $600,000 in Grant Funds from the TED Program Fund to support the Project. 26-0174 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 505:56
46. Discussion and action on the results of the Animal Services - Westside Adoption Center Construction Audit A2025-08. 26-0079 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 512:50
47. Discussion and action on the results of the El Paso Zoo - Financial Activity Audit A2025-09. 26-0080 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 523:10
48. Discussion and action on the results of the Planning and Inspections - Permit Review Follow-Up Audit A2026-01. 26-0081 Accepted Pass ▶ jump to 531:40
49. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform Civil Engineering on a task-by-task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following 3 consultants: 1. CEA Engineering Group, Inc. 2. GFT Infrastructure, Inc. 3. HDR Engineering, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $750,000.00, and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional basic services and reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars $50,000.00 and authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars $50,000.00 if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers. 26-0179 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 534:53
50. Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas, be authorized to sign Resolutions of Support and/or Resolutions of No Objection for the following 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications: • Cielo Towers II, located at 201 Cortez Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). • Eastside Crossings II, located at Zaragoza/Joe Battle, El Paso, Texas 79938, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). • Siesta Jardin, located at 9009 Dyer Street, El Paso, Texas 79904, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). 26-0187 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 265:46
51. Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas be authorized to sign a Resolution acknowledging that Cielo Towers II is located in a census tract that has more than 20% Housing Tax Credit Units per total households. 26-0190 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 267:40
52. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to notify KR Contracting, Inc. that the City is terminating Contract No. 2024-0056 Security Guard Services - Airport, pursuant to Contract Clauses (Terms & Conditions) - Section 8, Part B. of this contract, due to accumulated numerous security violations, and performance deficiencies, resulting in Letters of Investigation from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Notices of Violation from the El Paso International Airport. These violations constitute non-compliance with federal security regulations and that the termination shall be effective as of March 19, 2026. 26-0189 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 540:42
53. Discussion and action on the appointment of (1) candidate to fill (1) Municipal Court Magistrate vacancy. Five (5) candidates submitted applications; (5) candidate names were submitted to Mayor and City Council. This position serves as judge for cases involving Class "C" misdemeanors and as a magistrate for defendants arrested by the El Paso Police Department. The candidates are: · Cori A. Harbour · Elia Garcia · David Alan Rutledge · Lauren Ferris · Oscar Gonzalez. 26-0182 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 357:51
85 EXECUTIVE SESSION
86 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.
87 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
88 ADJOURN
89 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
90 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
92 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:09
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32. Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session. 26-0193 Amend Fail ▶ jump to 382:50
32. Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney- that prior to the award of any City contract where the proposed awardee has been involved in prior or active litigation with the City- to brief City Council on the background and context of such litigation and any other related legal considerations relevant to the proposed contract, with such briefing to occur in executive session. 26-0193 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 383:50
50. Discussion and action that the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas, be authorized to sign Resolutions of Support and/or Resolutions of No Objection for the following 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications: • Cielo Towers II, located at 201 Cortez Drive, El Paso, Texas 79905, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). • Eastside Crossings II, located at Zaragoza/Joe Battle, El Paso, Texas 79938, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). • Siesta Jardin, located at 9009 Dyer Street, El Paso, Texas 79904, proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation (instrumentality of HACEP/HOME). 26-0187 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 266:32
34. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure. 26-0208 Amend Pass ▶ jump to 295:29
34. Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in collaboration with the City Attorney, to develop a plan of action to prevent the installation of any Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities in the city. Additionally, to collaborate with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water to support this measure. 26-0208 Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 343:46