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December 2, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY

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Agenda — 58 items

1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 344-011-128#
2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on December 2, 2025 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 Young Women's Leadership Academy at the invitation of City Representative Lily Limón
8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS ▶ jump to 0:15
9 Fort Bliss Boss Day Greater El Paso Association of Realtors (GEPAR) Day Bishop Mark Seitz & Border Migrant Advocates Day 35th Anniversary of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ▶ jump to 4:01
10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 58:41
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. ▶ jump to 59:07
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 62:13
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: Approve Pass ▶ jump to 76:26
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 18, 2025. 25-1427
20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-102
22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement regarding Mutual Cooperation between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Community Foundation to continue the cooperative relationship for cultural programming initiatives and projects promoting the visual image of the City of El Paso. 25-1417
4. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). 25-1392
5. A Resolution that the closure of the right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the New Years Eve Ball Drop from 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 to 12:30 pm on Thursday, January 1, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Mesa St. between Franklin Ave. and Texas Ave., upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Parks and Recreation Department 25-1416
6. A Resolution that the tax roll is hereby approved and constitutes the final 2025 tax roll for all entities, including the ratified tax rate for Socorro Independent School District, Tornillo Independent School District, and Tornillo Water District, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes. 25-1425
27 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
7. Marlene Gonzalez to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 25-1435
29 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
8. That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayment exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B) 25-1426
31 CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:
9. The award of Solicitation 2025-0231 Zoo Produce Diet (Re-bid) to Olus Distributing, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $338,013.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $225,342.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $563,355.00. This contract will provide fresh produce for Zoo animals. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $288,013.01 for the initial term, which represents a 576.03% increase due to additional contract years and price increases. Department: Zoo Award to: Olus Distributing, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $112,671.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $338,013.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $225,342.00 Total Estimated Award: $563,355.00 Account(s): 452-3400-52140-P5241-531100 Funding Source(s): Zoo Operations District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Zoo Departments recommend award as indicated to Olus Distributing, 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. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. 25-1422
33 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
34 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.
10. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Buyer, for the purchase price of $152,000.00; such real property legally described as Tract 17-B-2-A-5, Block 12, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas according to the resurvey of Ysleta Grant made for tax purposes, and numbered as 12 Ysleta TR 17-B-2-A-5, El Paso, Texas 79907. 25-1412 Introduce on First Reading Pass ▶ jump to 77:03
11. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Cortez Wholesale Inc., for the purchase price of $165,000; such real property legally described as Alameda & Piedras-PID 212380. 25-1413
12. An Ordinance Vacating a portion of Resler Drive Right-of-Way located on a 0.172-acre portion of Tract 1B, S.J. Larkin Survey 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of Paseo Del Norte Rd. and West of Resler Dr. Applicant: Jacob Harris, Plexxar Unit #1 LLC. SURW25-00011 25-1414
13. An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Comanche EP LLC to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a balcony, the surface encroachment of (2) two sets of stairs and a backflow water preventer, and the subsurface encroachment of a basement, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 312 E. Overland Avenue, El Paso, Texas; setting the license term for ten years (10) with one (1) renewable ten (10) year term. Subject Property: 312 E. Overland Avenue Applicant: Comanche EP LLC PSPN25-00002 25-1415
14. An Ordinance amending the 2025 Proposed Thoroughfare System, as incorporated into Plan El Paso, to delete the proposed collector extension of Ninth Street that runs between La Mesa Street and Vinton Avenue; to delete the proposed collector connection between Suncrest Drive and Vin Rambla Drive; and to connect collectors Suncrest Drive and Vin Morella Way to 1-10. 25-1430
40 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
15. An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dr. Roberto Moreno, for the purchase price of $130,000.00; such real property municipally known and numbered as 331 W. Missouri, El Paso, Texas. 25-1361 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 79:09
16. An Ordinance vacating a portion of a sixty-foot drainage easement (0.69 acres of land) located within Block 9, Canutillo Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: North of Los Mochis Dr. and West of Interstate 10 Applicant: Chanate Partners, LTD, SUET24-00006 25-1335 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 81:43
43 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
17. Discussion and action on a Resolution determining the City of El Paso’s voting allocation for candidates to the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. 25-1429 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 83:17
18. Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 to support initiatives, events, and meetings for District 1. Funds will be used to support current and future programming for youth, seniors, families, athletic activities, community engagement efforts, community meetings, and other district events, including signature events. Authorization is also requested for the purchase of related items such as food & drinks including but not limited to water, refreshments, snacks, prizes, recognition or award items, and event supplies and materials. Events will take place at various community locations, included but not limited to city parks, Dorris Van Doren Library, Don Haskins Rec Center, and the Westside Regional Command Center. 25-1431 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 84:55
19. Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for initial costs related to the new Adopt-a-Street Program, which serves the municipal purpose of improving the visual impression of the community and promoting community interest in the beautification of the City of El Paso. 25-1436 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 85:47
47 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
20. Discussion and action on Agreement No. 2022-0924, with Target Solutions Learning, LLC dba Vector Solutions to provide Vector Solutions Software, a training management system, each fiscal year as governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget. 25-1423 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 86:37
21. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0510R Stop Loss to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a one (1) year term and an estimated award of $5,987,728.00. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $254,574.00 for the initial term, which represents an increase of 4.44% as a result of a higher number of employees. Department: Human Resources Award to: Aetna Life Insurance Company City & State: Hartford, CT Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $5,987,728.00 Account(s): 209-3500-521370-14045-P1414 Funding Source(s): Self-Insurance Fund District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement - service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Human Resources Departments recommend award as indicated to Aetna Life Insurance 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. 25-1421 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 95:41
50 EXECUTIVE SESSION
51 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.
52 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
53 ADJOURN
54 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
55 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
56 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:04
57 Note ▶ jump to 0:12
58 Note ▶ jump to 0:13