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January 20, 2026 ·9:00 AM *** REVISED ***

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Agenda — 97 items

  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 990-362-045#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on January 20, 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
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  6. 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 Tippin Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Alejandra Chávez Dalton Rava Joey Fernandez Ralf Fernandez Holly Haddad Vivian Ramos Derek Ramos Kiarah Martinez Analucia Vargas Lincoln Bates Noelle Perez Cain Perez DiMatteo Carrera
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 0:13
  9. 9 El Paso Police Department Chaplains' Day Krystall Poppin Day Habitat for Humanity Day National Point-In-Time Week La Nube STEAM Discovery Center Day
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 54:08
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN AND CHABAD LUBAVITCH OF EL PASO RABBI LEVI GREENBERG
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  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. ▶ jump to 58:19
  15. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 61:30
  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 88:44
  19. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026. 26-0133
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  21. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0041
  22. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  23. 3. A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the proposed “Montana to I-10 EP Electric Corridor, Section D” due to insufficient available budget, and “Palisades Trailhead" due to the inability to enter into an agreement with an adjacent owner. 26-0123
  24. 4. A Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY2026 Budget to add a $50 registration fee for dogs designated as ‘Vicious Dogs’ under Section 7.12.070 of the City Code. The fee aligns with the new regulations established in the companion ordinances, creating Sections 7.12.070 and 7.12.080, which define and regulate aggressive and vicious dogs. 26-0017
  25. 5. 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
  26. 6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3952707 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $33,000.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. 26-0134
  27. 7. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5684401, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Peace Officer Mental Health Program, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $200,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. 26-0135
  28. 8. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 4365505, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Body Worn Camera, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $127,653.00, which requires a cash match by the city of $42,551.00. Grant period will be from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. 26-0136
  29. 9. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5381302 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Criminal Justice Grant- JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $462,560.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. 26-0137
  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:
  31. 10. That District 2 Representative, Josh Acevedo, be appointed as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace District 8 Representative Chris Canales, effective immediately. 26-0153 Postponed Fail ▶ jump to 91:24
  32. 32 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  33. 11. Susannah Byrd to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0093
  34. 12. Carlos Gonzalez to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 26-0155
  35. 35 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  36. 13. Cynthia Retana to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0111
  37. 14. Jose Luis Lopez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 26-0092
  38. 15. Jeffrey Dan (JD) Cotham to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0148
  39. 16. Lynn Jordan Westbrook to the Fair Housing Task Force, as Alternate Member, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0149
  40. 17. Representative Chris Canales to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. 26-0150
  41. 41 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  42. 18. For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of November 21, 2025 - December 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff. 26-0115
  43. 43 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  44. 19. For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amounts of $1,000.00 from Richard Aguilar; $1,500.00 from Nicole & Blake Anderson; $1,000.00 from Randall Bowling; $1,500.00 from Richard A. Castro; $1,000.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employee Political Action Committee (PAC) Texas; $1,000.00 from Edward Escudero; $1,500.00 from Miguel Fernandez; $1,500.00 from Nancy & Steve Fox; $1,500.00 from Ginger & L. Frederick Francis; $1,500.00 from Dana & Adam Frank; $500.00 from Lane Gaddy; $1,000.00 from Edward C. Houghton, IV; $2,500.00 from Gayle & Woody Hunt; $1,500.00 from Stanley P. Jobe; $1,000.00 from the Law Office of Steve Ortega, PLLC; $500.00 from Rogelio Lopez; $1,000.00 from Donald & Adair Margo; $1,000.00 from Ryan McCrory; $500.00 from Raul Ordaz; $1,000.00 from Gerald Rubin; $1,000.00 from Sandra Salinas; $1,500.00 from Douglas Schwartz; $500.00 from Kelly Tomblin; $1,000.00 from Linda Troncoso; and $250.00 from Garrett Yancey. 26-0152
  45. 45 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  46. 46 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.
  47. 20. 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 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 101:59
  48. 21. 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
  49. 22. 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
  50. 23. 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
  51. 51 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  52. 24. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Tepabe Properties, LLC., for the purchase price of $36,227.50; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 31, Block 11, Womble Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0016 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 104:19
  53. 25. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 271.876 acres of land for the sale price of $7,528,957; such real property legally described as Parcel 1: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 1, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 5: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 12, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 6: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 7, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 8, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 7: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 7, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 8, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 17, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 8: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 20, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 10: T&P RR Survey, Block 80 Township 1, a Portion of Section 20, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; and Parcel 11: T&P RR Survey, Block 80, Township 1, a Portion of Section 28, City of El Paso, El Paso County, El Paso , Texas. 26-0069 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 109:45
  54. 26. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 400.25 acres of land for the sale price of $4,000,000.00; such real property is legally described as a Parcel 1: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 2, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being U.S.R.S. Tract 22-44; Parcel 2: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 24-7C1; Parcel 3: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 22-59; Parcel 4: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E, N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 24-7B2; Parcel 5: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, and 12, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 24-7B2; Parcel 6: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Sections 1 and 12, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being U.S.R.S. Tracts 24-7A, 24-7B3, 24-7B4 AND 247C1; and, Parcel 7: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 22-59. 26-0070
  55. 27. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 1,055.8691 acres of land for the sale price of $420,000.00; such real property is legally described as a portion of Sections 9, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 81, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0071
  56. 28. An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.070 (Vicious Dogs); and an Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.080 (Aggressive Dogs). 26-0010 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 253:22
  57. 29. An Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (Definitions and Administration), Section 7.04.010 (Definitions), to amend the definition of “Animal,” amend the order of definitions, and add new definitions. 26-0014
  58. 58 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  59. 30. Discussion and presentation on the City of El Paso’s role in the regulation and enforcement of animal related issues. 26-0138 ▶ jump to 110:12
  60. 31. Discussion and presentation on legislative bills from the Texas 89th legislative Session that affect animal cruelty investigations. 26-0107 ▶ jump to 149:15
  61. 32. Discussion and presentation in preparation of upcoming Strategic Planning Session regarding revenue limitations and opportunities. 26-0106 ▶ jump to 266:58
  62. 33. Presentation and update on the 2019 Public Safety Bond. 26-0122 ▶ jump to 308:03
  63. 63 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  64. 34. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer from PCP20FDRENOMSTR Fire Master Project to various Fire Stations for renovations, and to allocate funding for Police Department and Fire Department for the Training Academies from PCPBALANCE, Investment Interest and Fire Station 40. 26-0109 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 338:30
  65. 65 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  66. 35. 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 358:30
  67. 36. Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0105 Posi-Shell to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, the sole source provider for Posi-Shell base mix, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $189,354.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $109,269.00 for the initial term, which represents a 136.44% increase due to: 1. 420 additional bags from 900 to 1,320. 2. Price increase from $42.60 to an average of $47.82. 3. One (1) additional year to the contract from 2 to 3 years. Department: Environmental Services Award to: LSC Environmental Products, LLC City & State: Apalachin, NY Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $60,957.60 (Year 1) Annual Estimated Award: $63,082.80 (Year 2) Annual Estimated Award: $65,313.60 (Year 3) Initial Term Estimated Award: $189,354.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $189,354.00 Account(s) 334-3100-34130-531130-P3470 Funding Source(s): Operating Funds District(s): All This is a Non-Competitive Award - Sole Source Contract. Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022: (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Environmental Services Department recommend award as indicated to LSC Environmental Products, 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. 26-0101 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 365:13
  68. 68 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  69. 37. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the Hunter Drive, McCombs Street, Trawood Drive, Rojas Drive, Edgemere Boulevard, and Resler Drive Median Improvement Projects and the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project due to the City Council decision of not issuing remaining authorized certificates of obligation. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents for the transfer of a portion of the funding for the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,820,200.16 to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund. 26-0129 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 407:55
  70. 38. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the following Sports Field Lighting Projects; McCord Ball Field, Ralph T. Cloud (Yucca Park) Ball Field, Grandview Ball Field, Skyline Ball Field, Franklin Ball Field, Lionel Forti Ball Field, Nations Tobin Pool, and Modesto Ball Field #3 due to not being financially feasible within the current available budget. 26-0119
  71. 39. Discussion and action on a Resolution to approve the Vision Zero Quick Build Program Policy and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to implement the program and execute any agreements, amendments to agreements, and/or documents necessary to implement the Quick Build Program. 26-0108 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 421:11
  72. 40. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to ratify the outstanding invoice owed to Goldbelt Security LLC totaling $50,000.00 relating to services rendered to the El Paso Police Department for Hicks Police Training and to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoice and authorize any budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoice. 26-0104 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 260:53
  73. 41. Discussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2026 Confiscated Funds and appropriations a total of $699,558 in State and Federal Confiscated funds. 26-0114 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 266:30
  74. 42. Discussion and action directing staff to retain an external recruiting company for recruitment of the Chief Internal Auditor. 26-0157 Remove Pass ▶ jump to 426:53
  75. 43. Presentation to Council on the status of the Northeast water main break and El Paso Water's repair and recovery efforts. 26-0154 ▶ jump to 162:02
  76. 76 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  77. 77 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.
  78. 78 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
  79. 79 Discussion and action on the following:
  80. EX1. Anahi Chavez Villegas v. City of El Paso, John Kiseda, Joseph Montisano, and Tracy Chavarria; 2024DCV5383 (551.071) 26-0139 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 427:51
  81. EX2. Ruben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso; 3:23-CV-00256 (551.071) 26-0140 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 428:53
  82. EX3. Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071) 26-0141 ▶ jump to 430:46
  83. EX4 Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of a System Resiliency Plan - PUC#59137; HQ#UTILITY-77 (551.071) 26-0143 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 431:39
  84. EX5. Discussion on upcoming Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement process and negotiations, HQ#25-5807 (551.071) 26-0144 ▶ jump to 431:54
  85. EX6. Discussion on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in El Paso; HQ 25-2555 (551.072) 26-0145 ▶ jump to 431:56
  86. EX7. Legal update regarding Sun Metro Facility fire of February 11, 2025. (551.071) 26-0146 ▶ jump to 431:58
  87. EX8. Update and briefing on internal recruiting efforts for Chief Internal Auditor. (551.071) (551.074) 26-0158 ▶ jump to 432:01
  88. 88 ADJOURN
  89. 89 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
  90. 90 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  91. 91 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:03
  92. 92 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  93. 93 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
  94. 94 Note ▶ jump to 0:16
  95. 10. That District 2 Representative, Josh Acevedo, be appointed as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace District 8 Representative Chris Canales, effective immediately. 26-0153 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 100:55
  96. 35. 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 Postponed Pass ▶ jump to 363:08
  97. EX2. Ruben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso; 3:23-CV-00256 (551.071) 26-0140 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 430:34