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City Council

July 22, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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

Agenda — 83 items

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  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 22, 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 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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  4. 4 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ▶ jump to 0:31
  5. 5 Top Teens of America at the Invitation of City Representative Ivan Niño Yuri Hendersen Gina Williams Tiyon Adams Jasmine Bailey Jayden Jackson
  6. 6 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
  7. 7 Americans With Disabilities Act 35th Anniversary Awareness and Action Day Tender Care's 5 Star Excellence Day Big Boy Concessions Day Best Visitor Information Center in Texas Day
  8. 8 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 56:34
  9. 9 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  10. 10 INVOCATION BY THE MINISTRY COORDINATOR FOR THE EL PASO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND CHAPLAIN EMERITUS FOR THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT, SAM FARAONE
  11. 11 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  12. 12 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.
  13. 13 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS) ▶ jump to 64:08
  14. 14 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.
  15. 15 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  16. 16 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approved as Revised Pass ▶ jump to 102:01
  17. 1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 8, 2025. 25-859
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  19. 2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 25-92
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  21. 3. That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). 25-821
  22. 4. A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 367, Vista Del Sol Unit No. 80, 11409 Cedar Oak Drive, 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. The proposed detailed site development plan 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: 11409 Cedar Oak Dr. Applicant: AMPTX Properties, LLC. PZDS24-00031 25-854
  23. 5. A Resolution that the Taxpayer, JUAN A. REBOLLO, has met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Texas Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2024 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(j)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $427.93, for the property with the following legal description: 26 SUN RIDGE #7 LOT 8 (6195.00 SF) 25-850
  24. 6. A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign all contracts, contract amendments, and related documents between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas to receive an allocation of $484,430 in 2025-2026 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). The Resolution also authorizes the Director of the Department of Community and Human Development (DCHD) to sign all contracts, amendments, and related documents between the City and agencies receiving sub-awards of the 2025-2026 HHSP funds, as well as all required certifications, performance reports, and related documentation. 25-857
  25. 7. Request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify Ace Government Services, LLC that the City is terminating Contract No. 2024-0285 Janitorial Services for convenience, pursuant to Contract Clauses- Section 8A of this contract, due to contract being replaced to include a complete scope of work and four (4) Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) locations and that the termination shall be effective as of June 24, 2025. 25-863
  26. 26 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  27. 8. Mark Wancho to the Open Space Advisory Board by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. 25-870
  28. 9. Christina Olivares to the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 25-871
  29. 10. Pifas Silva to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Lily Limón, District 7. 25-896
  30. 11. Valerie M. Armendariz to the Tax Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8. 25-897
  31. 31 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  32. 12. Stephanie R. Gardea to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 25-875
  33. 13. Sandra Olivar to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 25-895
  34. 34 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:
  35. 14. 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 overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment B) 25-853
  36. 36 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
  37. 15. For notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of May 21, 2025 - June 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff. 25-864
  38. 38 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
  39. 39 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:
  40. 40 Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
  41. 16. The award of Solicitation 2025-0297R Domestic Terrorism Consultant to Porsena Solutions, LLC for a one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $90,000.00. This contract will allow the department to develop and implement a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. Contract Variance: No prior contract to compare. Department: Fire Award to: Porsena Solutions, LLC City & State: Salt Lake City, UT Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $90,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $90,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $90,000.00 Account(s) 322 - 2720 - 22130 - 522150 - GT2225CDVE Funding Source(s): Homeland Security Grant Program District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement - service contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Porsena Solutions, LLC 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. 25-862 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 104:37
  42. 42 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  43. 43 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
  44. 17. An Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) Section 035 (Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)) to update requirements for accessory dwelling units. The Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 25-848 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 117:48
  45. 18. An Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions). The Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 25-851
  46. 19. An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 14 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Storage Standards), Article I (Vehicular Parking), Section 050 (Parking Requirements and Standards) and Section 070 (Parking Reductions) to remove off-street parking requirements for development located in certain areas of the city. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. 25-852
  47. 20. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00012, to allow for a professional office use and 100% parking reduction on the property described as being the East 30 feet of the West 60 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 273, Campbell Addition, 509 Rio Grande Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for 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: 509 Rio Grande Avenue Applicant: Anthony and Jessica Mendez, PZST24-00012 25-855
  48. 21. An Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.04 (Boards, and Commissions and Committees Generally) to rename and amend Section 2.04.010 (Meetings-Excessive Absences) to remove references of excessive absences, Section be renamed “Uniform Bylaws,” and require Boards and Commissions to adopt the City’s Uniform Bylaws; to amend Section 2.04.020 (Meetings-Minutes-Recordkeeping Requirements) to update the requirements of recordkeeping meeting minutes. 25-837
  49. 22. An Ordinance repealing Ordinance 008961 which enacted the City Accessibility Advisory Committee, and repealing Ordinance 017082 and Ordinance 011469 which amended the City Accessibility Advisory Committee. 25-873
  50. 23. An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance) of the El Paso Municipal Code, Chapter 3.04 (Property Taxes) by amending Section 3.04.040 (Exemption - Residence Homestead) to Increase the Ad Valorem Property Tax Exemption for individuals who qualify under the current Code. 25-868
  51. 51 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  52. 24. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, River Run Subdivision Unit One, 1071 Country Club Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-2/spc (Residential/special protective condition) to C-1 (Commercial) and imposing a condition. 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: 1071 Country Club Rd. Applicant: Upper Valley Investment Corporation, PZRZ25-00007 25-732 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 118:58
  53. 25. An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 9332 which changed the zoning of Lot 1, Block 1, River Run Subdivision Unit One, 1071 Country Club Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed condition release 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: 1071 Country Club Rd. Applicant: Upper Valley Investment Corporation, PZCR25-00001 25-733
  54. 26. An Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Lots 58 and 59, save and except a portion thereof, Block 3, Lafayette Place, 525 Lafayette Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment), 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: 525 Lafayette Drive Applicant: MVG Limitless Group, LLC. PZRZ25-00006 25-734 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 122:50
  55. 27. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 1 and 2, SA & MGRR Surveys No. 268, 341 Thorn Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Parcel 1 from R-3 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial) and Parcel 2 from R-3 (Residential) to C-3 (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: 341 Thorn Avenue Applicant: Abdolkarim Saadatkhah, Conde, Inc. PZRZ25-00001 25-735 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 124:58
  56. 28. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 1F2, Block 10, Upper Valley Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-2A (Residential). 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: South of Abe Goldberg Dr. and East of Kings River Pl. Applicant: Alejandro, Erika, David, and Margarita Pinedo, PZRZ24-00031 25-740 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 125:36
  57. 29. An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Block 8, Castner Range Subdivision No. 1, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial). 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: 9909 Kenworthy St. Applicant: FirstLight Federal Credit Union, PZRZ25-00004 25-741 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 126:23
  58. 30. An Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.30 (Construction Board of Appeals); Section 2.30.020 (Appointment); Section 2.30.030 (Membership and Terms); Section 2.30.040 (Quorum and Voting); Section 2.30.050 (Secretary of the board); Section 2.30.060 (Powers); Section 2.30.070 (Appeals); and Section 2.30.080 (Procedures of the board) to dissolve the Construction Board of Appeals and reorganize into a new chapter 2.30 Titled Construction Appeals. 25-763 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 128:46
  59. 31. An Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.92 (Ethics), Section 2.92.060 (Restriction for Former City Officers and Employees) of the El Paso City Code to remove reference to the Construction Board of Appeals. 25-764
  60. 32. An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.52 (Fire Prevention Code), Section 9.52.030.16 (Section 111.1 Board of Appeals established, amended) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: amend Section 111.1 (Board of Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; and Section 9.52.110.4 (section 3201.1.4, appeals, added), of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: amend section 3201.1.4 (Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer. 25-765
  61. 33. An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), Chapter 13.04 (Street and Sidewalk Construction and Maintenance), Section 13.04.010 (Sidewalk and Curb Permit Required), Paragraph A of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: amend Section 13.04.010 to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; and Chapter 13.08 (Excavations), Section 13.08.120 (Appeal) of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: amend Section 13.08.120 to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer. 25-766
  62. 34. An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.20 (Stormwater Management), Section 15.20.110 (Stormwater Discharge from Construction Activities), Paragraph A to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer. 25-767
  63. 35. An Ordinance amending Title 17 (Housing), Chapter 17.04 (Housing Code Adopted), Section 17.04.070 (Section 107 Amended-Appeals) of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: amend section 170.04.070 (Section 107 Amended-Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer. 25-768
  64. 36. An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code); Chapter 18.08 (Building Code); Chapter 18.18 (Outdoor Lighting Code); Chapter 18.44 (Grading); Chapter 18.46 (Landscape); and Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention) of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: amend Section 18.02.105.27 (Appeals to the Construction Board of Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.02.107.15.5 (Third Party Service Provider Audit Process) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.02.111.13 (Appeals to the Construction Board of Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.08.080 Section 501.2.4 (Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.08.140 Section 1101.4 (Variances) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.18.380 (Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; amend Section 18.44.120 (Appeals) to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer amend Section 18.46.310 (Appeals), Paragraph A to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer; and amend Section 18.60.180 (Development Permit Procedures) Section C Paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 7 to replace Construction Board of Appeals with appeals officer. 25-769
  65. 37. An Ordinance Amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII-Restrictions on Parking in Residential Districts), of the El Paso City Code; to add Item: Subsection Zone X: No Parking, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII Restrictions on Parking in Residential Districts), Subsection Zone X (No Parking, 8:00 am To 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday), of the El Paso City Code; to add Items: 1.1600 Block of N. Kansas Street, between E. Schuster Avenue and E Crosby Avenue, West Side only, 2. 1600 Block of N Kansas Street, from E. Schuster Avenue to a Point 180 feet South of E. Schuster Avenue, East Side only., 3. 400 Block of E. Crosby Avenue, Between the alley East of N. Kansas Street and N. Campbell Street, North Side only., 4. 400 Block of E. Crosby Avenue, between N. Kansas Street and N. Campbell Street, South Side only, 5. 500 Block of East Crosby Avenue, between N. Campbell Street and N. Florence Street, North Side only, 6. 500 Block of E. Crosby Avenue, between the alley east of N. Campbell Street and N. Florence Street, South Side only, 7. 1600 Block of N. Florence Street, From 115 feet South of E. Schuster Avenue to E. Crosby Avenue, West Side only, 8. 1600 Block of N. Florence Street, between E. Schuster Avenue and E. Crosby Avenue, East Side only, 9.1600 Block of N. Campbell Street, between E. Schuster Avenue and E. Crosby Avenue, West Side only, and 10. 1600 Block of N. Campbell Street, from a point 170 feet South of E. Schuster Avenue to E. Crosby Avenue, East Side only. The penalty being provided in Chapter 12.88 of the El Paso City Code. 25-804 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 129:58
  66. 38. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic),Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII-Restrictions on Parking in Residential Districts), to add Subsection Zone Y: No Parking Any Time, Decal Required, of the El Paso City Code, to add Item 1: 6629 McFarland Avenue to 6765 McFarland Avenue, both sides; to add Item 2: 300 Del Palmar Court to 309 Del Palmar Court, both sides; to add Item 3: 200 Playa Tronones Avenue to 309 Playa Tronones Avenue, both sides; to add Item 4. 6601 La Puesta Drive to 6765 La Puesta Drive, both sides; to add Item 5: 6700 Ixtapa Place to 6765 Ixtapa Place, both sides; to add Item 6: 300 McFarland Circle to 312 McFarland Circle, both sides; the penalty being provided in Chapter 12.88 of the El Paso City Code. 25-805 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 137:24
  67. 39. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV -Speed Limits), of the El Paso city Cod; to ADD ITEM: Subsection T. Speed limits on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM3255); and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV -Speed Limits), Subsection T (Speed limits on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM3255)), of the El Paso City Code; to ADD ITEMS: 1. 45 M.P.H. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 3255), from Loma Real Avenue to Gateway South Boulevard, 2. 55 M.P.H. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 3255), from a Point 3.05 Miles South of State Line to Loma Real Avenue, 3. 65 M.P.H. on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 3255), from State Line to a Point 3.05 Miles South. 25-806 Adopted Pass ▶ jump to 138:18
  68. 68 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  69. 40. Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0398 EPIA Terminal Roof Repairs to AZTEC CONTRACTORS, INC. for a total estimated amount of $3,321,150.00. This project consists of replacement of the middle section and failing part of the airport terminal roof. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to: AZTEC CONTRACTORS, INC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 180 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $3,321,150.00 Total Estimated Award: $3,321,150.00 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP25TRFIMP 562-3080-62335-580270-PAP25TRFIMP Funding Source(s): Federal Aviation Administration AIP Supplemental Grant Airport Enterprise District(s): 3 The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, El Paso International Airport and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to AZTEC CONTRACTORS, 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. 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. 25-856 Awarded Pass ▶ jump to 139:21
  70. 70 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  71. 41. Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer to: 1. Transfer remaining funds from completed Top 50 Arterials - Community Progress Bond projects and Master Plan, to ongoing, over-budget projects: Geronimo, Shadow Mountain, Lee Trevino, Sunland Park. 2. Transfer budget from the Master Arterial Project to Airport Reconstruction project. 3. Set up budget from Investment Interest for City of El Paso Zoo's South American Pavilion. 4. Set up budget for Central Flat Fields from Investment Interest from 2020 Capital Fund Plan. 25-861 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 145:18
  72. 42. Discussion and action to request that the City Council approves a deductive change order in the amount of $453,371.60 to ZTEX Construction, Inc., for Contract No. 2024-0472 Traffic Signals Improvements. The original contract amount was $2,557,478.40. The new contract amount is $2,104,106.80. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out this deductive change order. [POSTPONED FROM 06-24-2025] 25-730 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 146:05
  73. 43. Discussion and action to authorize the City Manager to submit a letter of support for the Draft 2026 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), including the proposed authorization of $150 million for SS 320 Borderland Expressway Phase 3 - El Paso (Category 12: Strategic Priority). 25-874 Approve Pass ▶ jump to 148:45
  74. 74 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  75. 75 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.
  76. 76 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
  77. 77 ADJOURN
  78. 78 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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  80. 80 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:21
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