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CITY • El Paso County, TX

City of El Paso

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 40.9/100▼ -1.7 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1190 among Texas Cities • Tier Rank: #12 (TIER 1 METRO)
Fiscal Restraint
53.9/100
Regulatory Restraint
21.2/100
Debt Burden
47.7/100
Population / Scale
681,723
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.767558
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$1029.2M
+3.3% YoY • +23.9% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$3162.12M
Code of Ordinances Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (9)

AC
Alejandra Chávez
City Representative, District 1
district1@elpasotexas.gov
AF
Art Fierro
City Representative, District 6
district6@elpasotexas.gov
CC
Chris Canales
City Representative, District 8
district8@elpasotexas.gov
CB
Cynthia Boyar Trejo
City Representative, District 4
district4@elpasotexas.gov
DM
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha
City Representative, District 3
district3@elpasotexas.gov
IN
Ivan Niño
City Representative, District 5
district5@elpasotexas.gov
JA
Josh Acevedo
City Representative, District 2
district2@elpasotexas.gov
LL
Lily Limón
City Representative, District 7
district7@elpasotexas.gov
RU
Renard U. Johnson
Mayor
mayor@elpasotexas.gov

Charter & Enabling Framework

City of El Paso Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)

Official Home Rule Charter of City of El Paso Home Rule Charter (CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.

OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of El Paso Home Rule Charter (CHARTER)
Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH
Last Codified Supplement: 2026-08-26

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.3% YoYFreedom Score: 40.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Paso
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($1,029,154,092) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.767558 per $100 valuation: $0.506599 M&O + $0.260959 I&S) for City of El Paso. Source: El Paso Central Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.

Total Appropriation
$1029.2M
General Fund
$522.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$219.7M
Capital Projects
$59.5M
Per Capita
$1,510
Public Safety: $267.9M (26%)
0
Public Works: $245.9M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $47.0M
Administration: $93.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.767558 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 41.4 (F)• Adopted Sep 29, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-09-29-24.) — City of El Paso
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($996,084,099) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.759649 per $100 valuation) for City of El Paso.

Total Appropriation
$996.1M
General Fund
$505.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$215.0M
Capital Projects
$57.6M
Per Capita
$1,461
Public Safety: $257.7M (26%)
0
Public Works: $238.0M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $45.5M
Administration: $91.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.759649 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.3% YoYFreedom Score: 41.8 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Paso
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($947,483,919) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.761405 per $100 valuation) for City of El Paso.

Total Appropriation
$947.5M
General Fund
$470.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$215.0M
Capital Projects
$54.8M
Per Capita
$1,390
Public Safety: $239.8M (25%)
0
Public Works: $224.1M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $42.3M
Administration: $84.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.761405 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 42.1 (F)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Paso
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of El Paso (El Paso County) totaling $900,136,727. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8189 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$900.1M
General Fund
$446.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$204.3M
Capital Projects
$52.1M
Per Capita
$1,320
Public Safety: $227.8M (25%)
0
Public Works: $212.9M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $40.2M
Administration: $80.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.818875 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 42.3 (F)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of El Paso
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of El Paso (El Paso County) totaling $866,933,186. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8624 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$866.9M
General Fund
$430.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$196.7M
Capital Projects
$50.2M
Per Capita
$1,272
Public Safety: $219.4M (25%)
0
Public Works: $205.0M (24%)
Parks & Culture: $38.7M
Administration: $77.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.862398 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$1029.15M(+3.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $522.1MPer Capita: $1,510Tax Rate: $0.767558Freedom: 40.9 (F)
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FY 2026$996.08M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $505.3MPer Capita: $1,461Tax Rate: $0.759649Freedom: 41.4 (F)
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FY 2025$947.48M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $470.2MPer Capita: $1,390Tax Rate: $0.761405Freedom: 41.8 (F)
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FY 2024$900.14M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $446.7MPer Capita: $1,320Tax Rate: $0.818875Freedom: 42.1 (F)
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FY 2023$866.93M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $430.2MPer Capita: $1,272Tax Rate: $0.862398Freedom: 42.3 (F)
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FY 2022$830.48M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $412.1MPer Capita: $1,218Tax Rate: $0.907301Freedom: 42.6 (F)
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FY 2021$792.82M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $393.4MPer Capita: $1,163Tax Rate: $0.925447Freedom: 42.9 (F)
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FY 2020$764.01M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $379.1MPer Capita: $1,121Tax Rate: $0.942105Freedom: 43.2 (F)
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FY 2019$727.15M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $360.9MPer Capita: $1,067Tax Rate: $0.952468Freedom: 43.6 (F)
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FY 2018$694.97M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $344.9MPer Capita: $1,019Tax Rate: $0.959135Freedom: 43.9 (F)
Official PDF
FY 2017$664.34M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $329.7MPer Capita: $975Tax Rate: $0.954339Freedom: 44.3 (F)
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FY 2016$638.98M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $317.1MPer Capita: $937Tax Rate: $0.954339Freedom: 44.6 (F)
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FY 2015$605.72M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $300.6MPer Capita: $889Tax Rate: $0.961019Freedom: 45 (F)
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FY 2014$579.25M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $287.5MPer Capita: $850Tax Rate: $0.96198Freedom: 45.3 (F)
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FY 2013$554.57M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $275.2MPer Capita: $813Tax Rate: $0.970638Freedom: 45.7 (F)
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FY 2012$528.16M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $262.1MPer Capita: $775Tax Rate: $0.970638Freedom: 46.1 (F)
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FY 2011$504.07M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $250.1MPer Capita: $739Tax Rate: $0.967726Freedom: 46.5 (F)
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FY 2010$482.13M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $239.3MPer Capita: $707Tax Rate: $0.972565Freedom: 46.8 (F)
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FY 2009$457.56M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $227.1MPer Capita: $671Tax Rate: $0.981318Freedom: 47.2 (F)
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FY 2008$438.11M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $217.4MPer Capita: $643Tax Rate: $0.984262Freedom: 47.6 (F)
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FY 2007$419.52M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $208.2MPer Capita: $615Tax Rate: $0.982293Freedom: 47.9 (F)
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FY 2006$397.16M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $197.1MPer Capita: $583Tax Rate: $0.979346Freedom: 48.4 (F)
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FY 2005$379.70M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $188.4MPer Capita: $557Tax Rate: $0.974449Freedom: 48.7 (F)
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FY 2004$366.65M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $182.0MPer Capita: $538Tax Rate: $0.982245Freedom: 49 (F)
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FY 2003$353.39M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $175.4MPer Capita: $518Tax Rate: $0.980281Freedom: 49.2 (F)
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FY 2002$337.53M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $167.5MPer Capita: $495Tax Rate: $0.980281Freedom: 49.6 (F)
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FY 2001$325.14M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $161.4MPer Capita: $477Tax Rate: $0.985182Freedom: 49.9 (F)
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FY 2000$310.19M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $153.9MPer Capita: $455Tax Rate: $0.989123Freedom: 50.3 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Ord. 019915 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 019915: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 (PUBLIC SERVICES), CHAPTER 15.12 (WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM) TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 15.12.005 (DEFINITIONS); AND ADDING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: SECTION 15.12.080 (REQUIRED DISCL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 (PUBLIC SERVICES), CHAPTER 15.12 (WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM) TO ADD CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN SECTION 15.12.005 (DEFINITIONS); AND ADDI...
Ord. 2026-09-29-20. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gall
A motion was made by Representative Acevedo, seconded by Representative Limón, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-29-33. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Discussion and action authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Meta Platforms, Inc. Future is for Everyone Fund requesting $4,000,000.00 in grant funds, with no match required from the City of El Paso, for the El Paso Climate Action Implementation Program.
Discussion and action authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Meta Platforms, Inc. Future is for Everyone Fund requesting $4,000,000.00 in gran...
Ord. 2026-25. • Municipal OrdinanceOverreach: 60/100
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0421 Armored Car Services to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $3,869,712.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Yea
Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0421 Armored Car Services to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. for a term of three (3) years for an e...
Ord. 2026-09-29-29. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,547,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty-five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026-015-11 Buffalo Soldier Reconstr
Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in...
Ord. 2026-09-29-19. • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso Coun
An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such re...
Ord. 2026-09-29-23. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2027-0028 Toll System Maintenance to The Revenue Markets, Inc. for a term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $250,000.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: The Revenue Markets, Inc.  City & State: Accord, NY Item(s): All
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2027-0028 To...
Ord. 2026-09-29-20. (4777a9) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Pas
An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4,...
Ord. 2026-09-29-24. • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated s
Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bi...
Ord. 2026-09-29-19. (afc2b9) • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.
A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Chávez, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-29-21. (de71bf) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure)
An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding ...
Ord. 2026-09-29-21. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Sec
A motion was made by Representative Canales, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-28-EX3. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility - PUC#59076; HQ#UTILITY-74 (551.071)
A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-28-EX4. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 100 MW Solar/100 MW Battery Storage Facility; PUC# 57501 - HQ#UTILITY-61 (551.071)
A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Limón, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 019910 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 019910: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 (PUBLIC SERVICES), CHAPTER 15.04 (PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERALLY) TO ADD A NEW SECTION 15.04.005 TO BE NAMED "DEFINITIONS", REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 6009 AND 9759 AND ADDING SECTION 15.04.210 F
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 (PUBLIC SERVICES), CHAPTER 15.04 (PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERALLY) TO ADD A NEW SECTION 15.04.005 TO BE NAMED "DEFINITIONS", REPEALING...
Ord. 019912 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 019912: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19 (SUBDIVISIONS), ARTICLE 3 (AUTHORITY OF DECISION MAKERS), SECTION 19.31 (RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS), SUBSECTION 19.31.080 (FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR) TO AMEND THE RESPONSIBILITIES. THE PENALTY I
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 19 (SUBDIVISIONS), ARTICLE 3 (AUTHORITY OF DECISION MAKERS), SECTION 19.31 (RESPONSIBLE OFFICIALS), SUBSECTION 19.31.080 (FLOODPLAIN...
Ord. 019911 • Building & ConstructionOverreach: 64/100
Ordinance No. 019911: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), CHAPTER 18.60 (FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION), ARTICLE IV (ADMINISTRATION) SUBSECTION 18.60.140 (DESIGNATION OF THE FLOODPLAIN ADMINISTRATOR) TO AMEND THE RESPONSIBIL
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), CHAPTER 18.60 (FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION), ARTICLE IV (ADMINISTRATION) SUBSECTION 18.60.140 (DESIGNATI...
Ord. 019909 • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
Ordinance No. 019909: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMIT REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 5.10 (TATTOO AND BODY ART STUDIO REGISTRATION AND ARTIST LICENSE), SECTION 5.10.030 (STUDIO REGISTRATION REQUIRED) TO SPECIFY INSPECTION IS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSE AND PERMIT REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 5.10 (TATTOO AND BODY ART STUDIO REGISTRATION AND ARTIST LICENSE), SECTION 5.10...
Ord. 2026-09-15-7. (fa6fca) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023.
A motion was made by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, seconded by Representative Canales, to Approve the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ordinance Nos.6009 (247e50) • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee o
An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing...
Ord. 2026-09-15-20. (b839dd) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, 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 in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. Applicant: City of El Paso Case Number: PZST25-00021
A motion was made by Representative Fierro, seconded by Representative Limón, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-15-21. (5055dc) • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio
An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10...
Ord. 2026-09-15-7. • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023.
Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023....
Ord. 2026-09-15-23. (1e0ac7) • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.
A motion was made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Canales, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:...
Ord. 2026-09-15-16. • Building & Safety CodesOverreach: 64/100
That the City Council approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2024-0539 to the project known as Greater El Paso Landfill Cells 15-20 with 4X Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $123,989.25 for a fire department connection (FDC) system.
That the City Council approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2024-0539 to the project known as Greater El Paso Landfill Cells 15-20 with 4X Construction Group, LLC...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (28)

UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03

May 2025 City of El Paso Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 88,078 (19.0% of 463,571 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City Representative, District 1
Alejandra Chávez WINNER
100.0% (77,508 votes)
City Representative, District 5
Ivan Niño WINNER
100.0% (77,508 votes)
City Representative, District 8
Chris Canales WINNER
100.0% (77,508 votes)
City Representative, District 6
Art Fierro WINNER
100.0% (77,508 votes)
RUNOFF • 2024-12-14

DECEMBER 2024 RUNOFF ELECTION — City of El Paso

Voter Turnout: 34,973 (7.5% of 463,571 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor, City of El Paso
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
56.1% (19,630 votes)
Brian Kennedy
43.9% (15,343 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 3
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha WINNER
63.8% (3,033 votes)
Jose Rodriguez
36.2% (1,722 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 4
Cynthia Boyar Trejo WINNER
54.4% (2,137 votes)
Joe 'Chief' Molinar
45.6% (1,792 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 7
Lily Limón WINNER
58.1% (2,748 votes)
Chris Hernandez
41.9% (1,981 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 4
Samuel Flores WINNER
50.3% (15,886 votes)
Lauren Ferris
49.7% (15,700 votes)
GENERAL • 2024-11-05

NOVEMBER 2024 GENERAL ELECTION — City of El Paso

Voter Turnout: 183,873 (39.7% of 463,571 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor, City of El Paso
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
32.5% (59,698 votes)
Brian Kennedy
24.2% (44,516 votes)
Cassandra Hernandez
10.3% (19,025 votes)
Steven B. Winters
8.6% (15,843 votes)
Isabel Salcido
7.4% (13,631 votes)
Marco Antonio Contreras
6.5% (11,925 votes)
Elizabeth Cordova
5.9% (10,773 votes)
Ben Mendoza
4.6% (8,462 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 2
Josh Acevedo WINNER
61.4% (10,791 votes)
Isabel Ceballos Otten
38.6% (6,792 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 3
Jose Rodriguez WINNER
27.0% (5,862 votes)
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha
22.2% (4,820 votes)
Kenneth Bell
20.3% (4,406 votes)
Fabiola H. Arellano
18.7% (4,064 votes)
Jesse Romero
11.8% (2,566 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 4
Joe 'Chief' Molinar WINNER
38.4% (8,123 votes)
Cynthia Boyar Trejo
28.1% (5,939 votes)
Wesley Lawrence
18.4% (3,900 votes)
Dorothy 'Sissy' M. Byrd
15.1% (3,200 votes)
Representative, City of El Paso, Dist 7
Lily Limón WINNER
41.2% (8,752 votes)
Chris Hernandez
22.0% (4,669 votes)
Fabiola Campos Lopez
21.1% (4,482 votes)
Alan Serna
15.8% (3,350 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 1
Michelle Morales WINNER
100.0% (132,934 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 2
Kristin Romero WINNER
100.0% (131,411 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 3
David A. Bonilla WINNER
100.0% (132,166 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 4
Samuel Flores WINNER
42.6% (64,649 votes)
Lauren Ferris
35.1% (53,264 votes)
Felix Castañon
22.4% (33,944 votes)
Judge, City of El Paso Municipal Crt 5
Mike Herrera WINNER
56.1% (86,037 votes)
Daniel 'Danny' Robledo
43.9% (67,369 votes)
Special Elect, City of El Paso, Prop A
For (A Favor) WINNER
55.5% (97,610 votes)
Against (En Contra)
44.5% (78,157 votes)
RUNOFF • 2024-01-20

JANUARY 2024 RUNOFF ELECTION — City of El Paso

Voter Turnout: 2,747 (0.6% of 463,571 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of El Paso, Rep 2
Josh Acevedo WINNER
55.6% (1,527 votes)
Veronica 'Vero' Carbajal
44.4% (1,220 votes)
GENERAL • 2023-12-09

DECEMBER 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION — City of El Paso

Voter Turnout: 2,174 (0.5% of 463,571 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

City of El Paso, Rep 2
Veronica 'Vero' Carbajal WINNER
35.9% (781 votes)
Josh Acevedo
35.6% (775 votes)
Judy Gutierrez
24.3% (528 votes)
Ben Mendoza
4.1% (90 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08

City of El Paso 2022 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 78,807 (17.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
55.0% (43,344 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (35,463 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02

May 2020 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 134,436 (29.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
64.0% (86,039 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (48,397 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
55.0% (38,245 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (31,291 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 97,350 (21.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
72.0% (70,092 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (27,258 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
57.0% (39,636 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (29,900 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
66.0% (45,894 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (23,642 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
68.0% (47,284 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (22,252 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 106,621 (23.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
61.0% (65,039 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (41,582 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
70.0% (48,675 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
30.0% (20,861 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 111,257 (24.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
66.0% (73,430 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (37,827 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 139,071 (30.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
61.0% (84,833 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (54,238 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 106,621 (23.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
55.0% (58,642 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (47,979 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 69,536 (15.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
60.0% (41,722 votes)
David C. Morales
40.0% (27,814 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 92,714 (20.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
72.0% (66,754 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (25,960 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 106,621 (23.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
65.0% (69,304 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (37,317 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 106,621 (23.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
63.0% (67,171 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (39,450 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 101,986 (22.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
65.0% (66,291 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (35,695 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 129,800 (28.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
63.0% (81,774 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
37.0% (48,026 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 97,350 (21.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
58.0% (56,463 votes)
Michael R. Vance
42.0% (40,887 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 92,714 (20.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
57.0% (52,847 votes)
Michael R. Vance
43.0% (39,867 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 78,807 (17.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
63.0% (49,648 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (29,159 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 City of El Paso Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 83,443 (18.0% of 463,572 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Mayor (At-Large)
Renard U. Johnson WINNER
61.0% (50,900 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (32,543 votes)

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2026-10-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Regular Meeting

2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 219-587-256# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 29, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 219-587-256# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Brown Middle School at the invitation of Representative Alejandra Chávez Abria Escarcega Kaylie Rout Aubree Gomez Eva Camacho Wren Mildenhall Sophia Pham Evelyn Saucedo Casidee Sprague Michelle Garcia Isabella Ramos 8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Archtober Month National Cybersecurity Month (2026) El Paso Children’s Hospital - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Sergeant Jose L. Magdaleno Day Robert Ash Retirement Celebration 10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN, RABBI LEVY GREENBERG13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, and the Work Session of September 14, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:4.: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to provide trainings for FBI Emergency Medical Technicians, in order to increase qualified public safety responders during medical emergencies.5.: A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Regal Crest Unit Three Replat “C”, 424 Redd Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 424 Redd Rd. Applicant: El Paso Redd Take Five, LLC Case Number: PZDS26-0002426.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that Schedule C, attached to the FY 2027 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2026, is hereby amended, effective September 29, 2026, to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments, as set forth in Attachment A of the Resolution. [POSTPONED FROM 09-29-2026]6.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to terminate the Multiple Use Agreement for construction, maintenance, and operation of Public Recreational Area-Lincoln Park on the Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way, originally dated the 8th day of August, 1974, with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.7.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park on the highway right of way US 54 with Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.8.: Request that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director be authorized to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0137 Vending Machines by and between the City, El Paso Snax Company (“Assignor”) and Imperial, LLC (“Assignee”).29: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:11.: For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of August 31, 2026.12.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of July 21, 2026 to August 20, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.33: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:34: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:13.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $1,000 from Lane Gaddy, $1,000 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,000 from Martha Hunt, $500 from Kelvin Kroeker, $2,000 from Miguel Fernandez, $1,000 from Kelly Tomblin, $1,000 from Johnny Escalante, $1,000 from Donald Margo, $1,000 from Rogelio Lopez, and $1,000 from Ted Houghton.36: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:15.: The request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0502 Police Motorcycle Parts, Service and Maintenance to Viva Powersports, LLC dba Viva Powersports for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $405,000.00. The total contract time is for three (3) years for a total estimated amount of $405,000.00 Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Viva Powersports, LLC dba Viva Powersports City & State: 16.: The award of Task Order #13K-1 for Solicitation 2025-0027 on-call horizontal construction to Keystone Contractors & Engineers for Zoo Improvements - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for a total of $650,847.88. Approval will allow the City to start construction services for Zoo Improvements (AZA).39: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:18.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0330 Zoo Grass Hay to the following suppliers: 1) Fox Constructor, LLC and 2) Canutillo Feed, LLC for a total estimated amount of $152,964.00. Department: Zoo Award to Supplier 1: Fox Constructor, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): 1,2 Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $23,388.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $70,164.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $70,164.00 Aw41: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL20.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos Case Number: P19.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.21.: An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Section 15.12.088 (Enfo
2026-09-29 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 219-587-256#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 29, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 219-587-256# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Brown Middle School at the invitation of Representative Alejandra Chávez Abria Escarcega Kaylie Rout Aubree Gomez Eva Camacho Wren Mildenhall Sophia Pham Evelyn Saucedo Casidee Sprague Michelle Garcia Isabella Ramos8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Archtober Month National Cybersecurity Month (2026) El Paso Children’s Hospital - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Sergeant Jose L. Magdaleno Day Robert Ash Retirement Celebration10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN, RABBI LEVY GREENBERG13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, and the Work Session of September 14, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:4.: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to provide trainings for FBI Emergency Medical Technicians, in order to increase qualified public safety responders during medical emergencies.5.: A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Regal Crest Unit Three Replat “C”, 424 Redd Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 424 Redd Rd. Applicant: El Paso Redd Take Five, LLC Case Number: PZDS26-0002426.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that Schedule C, attached to the FY 2027 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2026, is hereby amended, effective September 29, 2026, to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments, as set forth in Attachment A of the Resolution. [POSTPONED FROM 09-29-2026]6.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to terminate the Multiple Use Agreement for construction, maintenance, and operation of Public Recreational Area-Lincoln Park on the Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way, originally dated the 8th day of August, 1974, with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s offi7.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park on the highway right of way US 54 with Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.8.: Request that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director be authorized to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0137 Vending Machines by and between the City, El Paso Snax Company (“Assignor”) and Imperial, LLC (“Assignee”).29: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:11.: For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of August 31, 2026.12.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of July 21, 2026 to August 20, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.33: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:34: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:13.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $1,000 from Lane Gaddy, $1,000 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,000 from Martha Hunt, $500 from Kelvin Kroeker, $2,000 from Miguel Fernandez, $1,000 from Kelly Tomblin, $1,000 from Johnny Escalante, $1,000 from Donald Margo, $1,000 from Rogelio Lopez, and $1,000 from Ted Houghton.36: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:15.: The request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0502 Police Motorcycle Parts, Service and Maintenance to Viva Powersports, LLC dba Viva Powersports for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $405,000.00. The total contract time is for three (3) years for a total estimated amount of $405,000.00 Departmen16.: The award of Task Order #13K-1 for Solicitation 2025-0027 on-call horizontal construction to Keystone Contractors & Engineers for Zoo Improvements - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for a total of $650,847.88. Approval will allow the City to start construction services for Zoo Improvements (AZA).39: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:18.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0330 Zoo Grass Hay to the following suppliers: 1) Fox Constructor, LLC and 2) Canutillo Feed, LLC for a total estimated amount of $152,964.00. Department: Zoo Award to Supplier 1: Fox Constructor, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): 1,2 Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $23,388.00 Initial Term Est41: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL46: REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:50: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:20.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Pas27.: Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO ("City") and LEGATE CO TEXAS, LLC ("Applicant”) for the renovation of a mixed-use building located in downtown El Paso at 201 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901 to extend the Certificate of Occupancy dea28.: Discussion and action on a Motion by City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public or private school and daycare requested from Mojo’s Good Vibes LLC, for the property located at 12275 Pellicano, and legally described as Lot 7, Block 541, Vista Del Sol #164, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Subject Property: 12275 Pe30.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Dollars ($1,854,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty-five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026 003-06 Downtown Bicycle Improve31.: Discussion and action that City Council approval granted in the Resolution of July 1, 2024 to allocate funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Buffalo Soldier Reconstruction and Brown Street Shared Use Path projects is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank Loan funds, due to the availability of State Infrastruc32.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council approval granted in the Resolution of July 1, 2024, to allocate funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Downtown Bicycle Improvements and McRae Boulevard Shared Use Path projects is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank Loan funds, due to the availability 57: EXECUTIVE SESSION58: 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 o59: 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 DEVI60: ADJOURN61: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:62: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:10.: Nathan Coleman to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.3.: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) to collaborate and promote stewardship and optimal utilization of blood products, reduce expiration and wastage of blood components, and establish procedures for transfer of eligible blood products from EMS inventory to UMC inventory for a period 17.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0335 Rodents, Rabbits, Quails, Chicks to RodentPro.com, LLC for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $108,557.00. Department: Zoo Award to: RodentPro.com, LLC  City & State: Inglefield, IN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: $34,435.00 Year 2: $36,114.00 Year 3: $38,009.: A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso Community Foundation's Borderland Rescue Fund for the use of approximately 10,000 square feet of the City's property at 401 E. Mills, El Paso, Texas 79901, for storage of pet food and personal hygiene products for the Library Pet Pantries.22.: Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, for the curation, construction, promotion, and/or programming of the El Paso Museum of History exhibit “Where It Began: Civil Rights and the El Paso Branch of the NAACP”, coinciding with the 89th Annual Texas National Association14.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $2,000.00 from El Paso Municipal Police Officers Political Action Committee Fund; $1,000.00 from Ruben Chavez; $1,000.00 from Rogelio Lopez; $2,500.00 from L. Frederick Francis; $2,500.00 from Richard A. Castro; $1,500.00 from Stanley P. Jobe; $1,500.00 from Edward Escudero; $1,500.00 from El Paso Electric Company Emplo70: Rollcall71: Note72: Note73: Note74: Note25.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0421 Armored Car Services to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $3,869,712.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Yea19.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso Coun33.: Discussion and action authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Meta Platforms, Inc. Future is for Everyone Fund requesting $4,000,000.00 in grant funds, with no match required from the City of El Paso, for the El Paso Climate Action Implementation Program.23.: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2027-0028 Toll System Maintenance to The Revenue Markets, Inc. for a term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $250,000.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: The Revenue Markets, Inc.  City & State: Accord, NY Item(s): All 29.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,547,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty-five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026-015-11 Buffalo Soldier Reconstr21.: An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure)24.: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated s
2026-09-28 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 244-010-214# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 28, 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 244-010-214# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA1.: Discussion and action on the Streets and Maintenance - Facility Maintenance Audit A2026-08.2.: Discussion and action on the El Paso Department of Public Health - Cybersecurity Assessment.11: EXECUTIVE SESSION12: 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.) Th13: 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 14: Discussion and action on the following:15: ADJOURN16: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:EX1.: Carlos Jaile v. City of El Paso et. al.;3:24-cv-00221; (551.071)EX2.: Josh Dagda v. Laura Prine; Cause No.:2026DCV4089 (551.071)EX5.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Reconcile Fuel Costs; PUC# 57149; HQ#UTILITY-55 (551.071)EX6.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas HQ#25-5989 (551.087) (551.071)EX7.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#27-ECON-1310 (551.087)EX8.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas HQ#27-ECON-1298 (551.087)25: RollcallEX3.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility - PUC#59076; HQ#UTILITY-74 (551.071)EX4.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 100 MW Solar/100 MW Battery Storage Facility; PUC# 57501 - HQ#UTILITY-61 (551.071)
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 572-171-994# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 15, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 572-171-994# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Hueco Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Ydalia Rae Chapman 8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: El Día de la Independencia de El Salvador El Paso Fire Department - Class 1 ISO Rating Mauricio Ibarra Ponce De León Day National Disability Voting Rights Week 915 El Paso Lowrider Day 10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN NATHANIEL AUSTIN13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 1, 2026, and the Work Session of August 31, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement to accommodate an electrical transmission line to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as: A Portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Sharpe Subdivision Phase One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and more particularly described on Exhibit “A” of the Resolution.4.: A Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and EPTEX Healthy Vending, LLC (“Concessionaire”) to allow Concessionaire to operate automated retail machines at the El Paso International Airport, with Concessionaire’s payment to the City being the greater of an amount based on the square footage of the concession site or a percentage of the revenues derived from the automated retail machines, for a two (2) year term, w5.: A Resolution authorizing the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to sign the adoption of the 2026 Guidelines for the City Employees Charitable Campaign, designating the United Way of El Paso County as the Local Campaign Manager, and designating the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to act as the liaison to work with the Local Campaign Manager in the administration of the campaign.6.: A Resolution approving through FY27 all expenditures stemming from contractual obligations regarding the contracting of hearing officers, which are required to meet the City’s needs. Future fiscal year expenditures to contract Hearing Officers will be governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget, specifically from projections and updates by the Department of Human Resources, which shall be incorporated in the relevant portions of the approved budget. The Chief Human Resources Of28: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:8.: Pamela Soto to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:31: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:32: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:11.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $950 from Arturo Alluin; $1,300 from Maria Paula Gonzalez; $2,300 from Ruth Ojeda; $500 from Matthew James Lopez; and $1,000 from David Edward Venegas.12.: Receipt of a campaign contribution by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amount of $1,000 from Ted Houghton.35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.18.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) for Correctional Facility and Halfway House uses. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.19.: An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Section 15.12.088 (Enfo40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:24.: An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.21.: An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must22.: An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regardin23.: An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.7.: Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023.17.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.20.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, 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 in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. Applicant: City of El Paso Case Number: PZST25-00021
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 572-171-994#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 15, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 572-171-994# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Hueco Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Ydalia Rae Chapman8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: El Día de la Independencia de El Salvador El Paso Fire Department - Class 1 ISO Rating Mauricio Ibarra Ponce De León Day National Disability Voting Rights Week 915 El Paso Lowrider Day10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN NATHANIEL AUSTIN13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of September 1, 2026, and the Work Session of August 31, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement to accommodate an electrical transmission line to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as: A Portion of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Sharpe Subdivision Phase One, City of El Paso, 4.: A Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and EPTEX Healthy Vending, LLC (“Concessionaire”) to allow Concessionaire to operate automated retail machines at the El Paso International Airport, with Concessionaire’s payment to the City being the greater of an amount based on the square footage of the concession site or5.: A Resolution authorizing the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to sign the adoption of the 2026 Guidelines for the City Employees Charitable Campaign, designating the United Way of El Paso County as the Local Campaign Manager, and designating the City’s Chief Human Resources Officer or designee to act as the liaison to work with the Local Campaign Manager in the administration of th6.: A Resolution approving through FY27 all expenditures stemming from contractual obligations regarding the contracting of hearing officers, which are required to meet the City’s needs. Future fiscal year expenditures to contract Hearing Officers will be governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget, specifically from projections and updates by the Department of Human Resources, which28: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:8.: Pamela Soto to the Women's Rights Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:31: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:32: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:11.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $950 from Arturo Alluin; $1,300 from Maria Paula Gonzalez; $2,300 from Ruth Ojeda; $500 from Matthew James Lopez; and $1,000 from David Edward Venegas.12.: Receipt of a campaign contribution by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amount of $1,000 from Ted Houghton.35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.18.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) for Correctional Facility and Halfway House uses. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.19.: An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure)40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:24.: An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.46: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL47: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:27.: Discussion and action to approve the El Paso County 911 District FY 2026 - 2027 Budget to be presented by Scott Calderwood, Director.49: EXECUTIVE SESSION50: 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 o51: 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 DEVI52: ADJOURN53: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:54: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:56: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:13.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $500.00 from Nancy Laster, $500.00 from Javier Lucatero and $500.00 from Lillie McIntosh.14.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $2,500.00 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Political Action Committee Voluntary Fund.9.: Accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Paso del Norte Health Foundation for the El Paso National Dance Day Health & Wellness Event at San Jacinto Plaza, hosted by El Paso City Council District 1, in collaboration with Destination El Paso and City of El Paso Parks & Recreation, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming.10.: Accept the donation of $1,000.00 from Jobe Materials, L.P. for the El Paso National Dance Day Health & Wellness Event at San Jacinto Plaza, hosted by El Paso City Council District 1, in collaboration with Destination El Paso and City of El Paso Parks & Recreation - Live Active, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming.15.: Receipt of a campaign contribution by Representative Art Fierro in the amount of $1,000 from Rogelio Lopez.64: Rollcall65: Note66: Note67: Note68: Note7.: Approval of a Resolution for a proposed Substantial Amendment to the City of El Paso's Annual Action Plans for Program Year 2019 through 2023.20.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, 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 in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. 23.: An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.16.: That the City Council approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2024-0539 to the project known as Greater El Paso Landfill Cells 15-20 with 4X Construction Group, LLC in the amount of $123,989.25 for a fire department connection (FDC) system.21.: An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio26.: Discussion and action directing the City Manager to refrain from entering into, executing, renewing, or extending any contract, agreement, or other arrangement with Flock Safety or any other provider for the acquisition, installation, operation, maintenance, or use of fixed, networked automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras or substantially similar technology, unless otherwise directed by su17.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso Coun25.: Discussion and action directing the City Manager to ensure the removal, within 60 days, of all Flock Safety fixed automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and related hardware located on or within City property, City right-of-way, or otherwise within the City’s control, regardless of whether such cameras or hardware are owned by Flock Safety, the City of El Paso, or any third party, including22.: An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee o
2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 596-400-836# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 14, 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 596-400-836# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA1.: Update regarding the technical discussions with Meta Platforms, Inc. and regional stakeholders regarding a Community Agreement between the City of El Paso and Meta Platforms, Inc.2.: Presentation and discussion on FY26 Vision Zero Program.11: EXECUTIVE SESSION12: 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.) Th13: 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 14: Discussion and action on the following:15: ADJOURN16: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:EX1.: Claim of Lorenzo Diaz; Claim #720 (551.071)EX2: Claim of Menda Wangchuck Dorji; Claim #881 (551.071)EX3.: Cities of Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso v. State of Texas; Cause Nos.: 26-0521 & 03-23-00531-CV (551.071)EX4.: Discussion on motion from City Council on July 21, 2026, directing the City Attorney, in collaboration with the City Manager, to prepare and present for City Council consideration of an ordinance relating to virtual currency kiosk/ATM regulation. HQ#26-PS-2117 (551.071)21: Rollcall
2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council

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1: Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council will be conducted on the above date and time.2: In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll Free Number: 1-833-664-92673: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 190 573 964# 4: If you wish to sign up to speak please contact Lorraine Hernandez at HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-1676 no later than by the start of the meeting. 5: A quorum of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council members must be present and participate in the meeting. The following members of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council will be present in-person: Jose Limon, Gladys Guzman, Christina Olivares, Vikki Jayne Acosta, Patricia Williams, Armida Hernandez, Gloria Boyer, Alfred Reeves, Barbara Martinez, Angie Garcia, Kaaren Kimball, and Gilda Wilson.6: ROLL CALL7: AGENDA8: 1. Approval of Minutes from July 14, 20269: 2. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Unfinished Business Volunteer Coordinator Training 911 Day of Service Volunteer Recognition10: 3. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) New Business 911 Day of Service New Volunteer Training11: 4. Suggestions for the Good of the Council12: ADJOURN13: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC14: Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Lorraine Hernandez at HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-1676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this hearing. 15: If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-1676 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.16: Posted this the 2nd of September at 2:25 PM by Lorraine Hernandez.
2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 958-685-499# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 1, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 958-685-499# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Sageland Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paula Hernandez Kairi Davila Brian Bikirwa Lailani Sanchez Ashley Guevara Andrew Gutierrez Luke Esparza Joseph Pelaske Isiah Gomez Ava Rios Jaime Villareal8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary Hunger Action Month 25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Deaf Awareness Month in El Paso10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of August 17, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:4.: That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).5.: A Resolution to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and cause to be recorded the Release of Lien attached to the Resolution as Attachment A and effectuate any accounting adjustments associated with the removal of the specific sales tax amounts previously invoiced to the properties identified in Exhibit A of Attachment A.6.: A Resolution that pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.035- Exemption-Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner, of the property described as 62 Franklin Heights 12 & 13 (6000 Sq Ft), in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 1318 Montana Avenue is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending De8.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for Paso Del Norte (PDN) Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.9.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of San Elizario, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of San Elizario, for which the City of San Elizario shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND 28: CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:11.: A Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC).30: CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:12.: 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).32: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:33: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:31.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Holland & Knight LLP City & State: Tampa, FL Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Years 35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must17.: An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.18.: An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.41: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:43: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL22.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to support the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference.45: REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES19.: An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-0001114.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos Case Number: P
2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 958-685-499#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 1, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 958-685-499# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Sageland Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paula Hernandez Kairi Davila Brian Bikirwa Lailani Sanchez Ashley Guevara Andrew Gutierrez Luke Esparza Joseph Pelaske Isiah Gomez Ava Rios Jaime Villareal8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary Hunger Action Month 25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Deaf Awareness Month in El Paso10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of August 17, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:4.: That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).5.: A Resolution to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and cause to be recorded the Release of Lien attached to the Resolution as Attachment A and effectuate any accounting adjustments associated with the removal of the specific sales tax amounts previously invoiced to the properties identified in Exhibit A of Attachment A.6.: A Resolution that pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.035- Exemption-Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner, of the property described as 62 Franklin Heights 12 & 13 (6000 Sq Ft), in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 1318 Montana Avenue is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on th8.: A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for Paso Del Norte (PDN) Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.9.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of San Elizario, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of San Elizario, for which the City of San Elizario shall pay to28: CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:11.: A Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC).30: CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:12.: 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).32: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:33: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:31.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Af35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio17.: An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.18.: An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.41: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:43: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL22.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to support the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference.45: REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES27.: Presentation and discussion on a motion from City Council on 05/12/2026, directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days.47: REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:28.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0372 ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stage 1 & 2 to Dan Williams Company for a total estimated amount of $21,295,295.00. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: Dan Williams Company City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, Alternate 1 Contract Term: 530 Working Days Base Bid I: $11,751,040.00 51: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:52: EXECUTIVE SESSION53: 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 o54: 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 DEVI55: ADJOURN56: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:57: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:3.: A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regu10.: A Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]7.: A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 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 23.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $400 to support the following community programs: $400 for the Mission Valley Community Fair.24.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to Rebuilding Together to support the She Builds Program.25.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,750 to support the following community program: $1,750 for 2 Tables at the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) - A Star is Born Event.32.: Discussion and action to interview all qualified applicants and the appointment of two (2) candidates to fill the vacancies for (2) Part-Time Municipal Court Magistrates.16.: An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee o13.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from James F. Scherr, $500 from Carlos Arturo Martinez, and $500 from Anthony Bruce Duncan.26.: Discussion and action on a Resolution to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to approve the renaming of Lincoln Park, located at 4001 Durazno Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905 to “Lincoln Park - El Paso’s Chicano Park.”70: Rollcall71: Note72: Note73: Note74: Note75: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:77: Note78: Note29.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0429 Resler Drive Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $12,598,962.57. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 144 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $12,598,962.521.: An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs.30.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0374 Montwood Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $18,172,452.74. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, II, III, Contract Term: 335 Working Days Base Bid I: $12,00419.: An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-0001114.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Pas20.: An Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-00001
2026-08-31 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

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1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 850-324-378# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 31, 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 850-324-378# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA9: EXECUTIVE SESSION10: 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.) Th11: 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 12: Discussion and action on the following:13: ADJOURN14: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:1.: Presentation and discussion by the Concord Group on a 2026 report on market-rate rental, affordable rental, and for-sale market analysis for the El Paso, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) as prepared for Housing Opportunity Management Enterprises (HOME).EX1.: Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso; Cause No.: 2024DCV5250 (551.071)EX2.: The State of Texas v. City of McAllen et al.; Cause Nos.: 24-1060 & 03-22-00524-CV (551.071)EX3.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend Its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility - PUC#59076; HQ#UTILITY-74 (551.071)EX4.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas HQ#25-5205 (551.087)EX5.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas HQ#26-ECON-1245 (551.087)EX6.: Legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation and duties for City Council appointed employees, City Manager and City Attorney. HQ#23-1161 (551.071) (551.074)23: Rollcall2.: Discussion and action on a Resolution to adopt amendments to the City of El Paso’s State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session pursuant to City Council direction and staff recommendations.2.: Discussion and action on a Resolution to adopt amendments to the City of El Paso’s State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session pursuant to City Council direction and staff recommendations.
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

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1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 449-061-928# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 18, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 449-061-928# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Young Women's Leadership Academy and Eastwood High School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Natali Martinez Midori Moreno Lucia Nguyen Jaelyn Sierra Ryan Torres 8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Rawlings - Tooth Fairy Day American Heritage Girls Troop TX0415 Day Honoring Fort Bliss National Texas Night Out Benjamin Alire Sáenz Day 10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).4.: A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be eff5.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Municipal League Joint Self-Insurance Fund (Fund) for the purpose of the City becoming an Electing Pool Member in order to acquire and access Group Critical Illness Coverage (MetLife Critical Illness Insurance) as required by House Bill 4144, passed in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and the City Manager be authorized to enter and sign any other needed documents or agreements i26: CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:27: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:7.: Angelica Rodriguez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.8.: Francie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.9.: Cynthia Alarcon Retana to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.11.: Jennifer González to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.32: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:13.: Michael J. Clark III to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.34: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:15.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of June 23, 2026 to July 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and staff.36: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:37: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:38: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:18.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0229R Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners for one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $88,010.00. Department: Fire Award to: H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $88,010.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $88,010.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $88.010.00 Accoun40: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:41: 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 vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-0000121.: An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs.45: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE FY 2027 BUDGET AND FY 2027 TAX LEVY:19.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, 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 in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. Applicant: City of El Paso Case Number: PZST25-00021
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

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1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 449-061-928#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 18, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 449-061-928# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Young Women's Leadership Academy and Eastwood High School at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Natali Martinez Midori Moreno Lucia Nguyen Jaelyn Sierra Ryan Torres8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Rawlings - Tooth Fairy Day American Heritage Girls Troop TX0415 Day Honoring Fort Bliss National Texas Night Out Benjamin Alire Sáenz Day10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).4.: A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regu5.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Municipal League Joint Self-Insurance Fund (Fund) for the purpose of the City becoming an Electing Pool Member in order to acquire and access Group Critical Illness Coverage (MetLife Critical Illness Insurance) as required by House Bill 4144, passed in the 89th Texas Legislative Sess26: CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:27: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:7.: Angelica Rodriguez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.8.: Francie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.9.: Cynthia Alarcon Retana to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.11.: Jennifer González to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.32: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:13.: Michael J. Clark III to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.34: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:15.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of June 23, 2026 to July 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and staff.36: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:37: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:38: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL:18.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0229R Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners for one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $88,010.00. Department: Fire Award to: H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Annual Estimated Award: $88,010.00 Initial Term Est40: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:41: 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 vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-0000121.: An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs.45: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE FY 2027 BUDGET AND FY 2027 TAX LEVY:46: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL6.: A Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]27.: Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 202728.: Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso.52: EXECUTIVE SESSION19.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, 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 in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr. 53: 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 o54: 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 DEVI55: ADJOURN56: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:57: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:14.: Vikki Jayne Acosta to the AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.12.: Chief Peter Pacillas to the El Paso County 911 District Board of Managers by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.60: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:25.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition City Property) Section 15.24.010 (General Provisions) to amend Subsection D (Insurance) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Division by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office.24.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.38 (Special Events) Section 13.38.40 (Permit Application) to amend subsection E (Insurance and Indemnification Agreement) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Office by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office, the penalty being as provided in Section 13.38.110 (Violation - Pen10.: Diana Ramirez to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.16.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ann Morgan Lilly and $2,500.00 from the IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund.17.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from Woody L. Hunt and $500 from Donald R Margo II and Adair W Margo.32.: Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to buy computers for the Chihuahuita Recreation Center, which benefits the community and enhances the overall quality of life for El Paso residents.73: Rollcall74: Note75: Note81: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS82: Note83: Note26.: An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges); and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pickup Trucks or Any Other Vehicle). The penal34.: Discussion and action to Approve and Adopt a letter by the El Paso City Council to Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeking clarification on his directives on data center development throughout the State of Texas.29.: Discussion and action on an Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes.33.: Discussion and action to approve and adopt a formal request by the El Paso City Council to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the emissions events, where TCEQ reported approximately 19.1 pounds of 1,3 butadiene, 8,887.9 pounds of propylene, and 862 pounds of sulfur oxide were released at the Marathon Petroleum Corporati30.: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to amend the City of El Paso’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas to include advocacy support for policies that promote utility affordability by strengthening consumer protections, reducing unnecessary costs borne by residential ratepayers, increasing transparency and accountability in utility rate-setting, expanding programs that assist househol23.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.110 (City Organizational Structure) to amend section 2.111.040 (Office of Management and Budget function) to remove language placing the Risk Management function from under the Department of Human Resources and create section 2.110.090 (Enterprise Risk and Safety Office) relating to the creation and purpose o31.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 1 Discretionary Funds in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for the Borderland Mountain Bike Association’s Lost Dog Trailhead Renovation Fund.22.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva, for the purchase price of $18,228; such real property legally described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

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1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 546-944-536# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 17, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 546-944-536# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA1.: Annual report by El Paso Water on the state of the stormwater utility.10: EXECUTIVE SESSION11: 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.) Th12: 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 13: Discussion and action on the following:14: ADJOURN15: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:2.: Discussion and Action on a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Updated Sister Cities Agreement Between the City of El Paso and the City of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.EX 1.: Application of El Paso Electric Company's Approval of a System Resiliency Plan - PUC#59137; HQ#UTILITY-77 (551.071)EX 2.: El Paso Electric Company's Petition to Extend the Duration of Certain Existing Texas Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Pilot Program Tariffs; HQ#UTILITY-82 (551.071)EX 3.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071)EX 5.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas HQ#23-939 (551.087)EX 6.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas 23-1007-3025 (551.087)EX 4.: Legal Consultation on Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Wurldwide LLC. HQ#26-0475 (551.071)EX 7.: Legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation and duties for City Council appointed employees, City Manager and City Attorney. HQ#23-1161 (551.071) (551.074)24: RollcallEX 2.: El Paso Electric Company's Petition to Extend the Duration of Certain Existing Texas Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Pilot Program Tariffs; HQ#UTILITY-82 (551.071)
2026-08-17 • SPECIAL SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Special Meeting

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 546-944-536# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 17, 2026, at 9:05 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter Conference ID: 546-944-536# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA11: EXECUTIVE SESSION12: 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.) Th13: 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 14: ADJOURN15: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:16: Rollcall1.: Public Hearing on the Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes. ADOPTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 18, 20262.: Public Hearing and action on the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, which begins on September 1, 2026 and ends on August 31, 2027. ADOPTION WILL TAKE PLACE ON AUGUST 18, 2026
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 194-684-535# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 4, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 194-684-535# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Harmony Science Academy and Harmony School of Excellence at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Draven Williams Dexter Williams Serena Williams 8: MAYOR’S RECOGNITION 9: SuperCity AI Day – District 7 FirstLight Community Foundation - 11th Anniversary Celebration Raiz Federal Credit Union: 90th Anniversary 10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD 13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026, and the Work Session of July 20, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center (UMC) of El Paso for providing governmental services for the advancement of public health and welfare by providing personnel to UMC to assist with possible stroke emergency incidents for a two-year term (2) with the option to renew for an additional term of two (2) years.4.: A Resolution to amend the project recommendation for Montoya Gardens Neighborhood Association under Exhibit "A" of the Resolution for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 Community Progress Bond.5.: A Resolution that TODD MARIBEL J & LUIS A J met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2025 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $623.79, for the property with the following legal description: PUEBLO CONDOMINIUMS BUILDING E #E-2 & 2.29% UND INT IN COMMON AREA26: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:6.: Elvira Stephanie Grossman to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.28: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:7.: Jose Angel Ramirez to the Building and Standards Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:31: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:9.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $1,000 from Paul Dipp and $1,000 from Raul Ricardo Marin.33: CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:11.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0269 Field Training (Re-Bid) to Amy Perrenot dba Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $154,350.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $102,900.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $257,250.00. Department: Animal Services Award to: Amy Perrenot dba Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers City & State: 35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition City Property) Section 15.24.010 (General Provisions) to amend Subsection D (Insurance) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Division by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office.13.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.110 (City Organizational Structure) to amend section 2.111.040 (Office of Management and Budget function) to remove language placing the Risk Management function from under the Department of Human Resources and create section 2.110.090 (Enterprise Risk and Safety Office) relating to the creation and purpose of the department of Risk Management.14.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.38 (Special Events) Section 13.38.40 (Permit Application) to amend subsection E (Insurance and Indemnification Agreement) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Office by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office, the penalty being as provided in Section 13.38.110 (Violation - Penalty) of the El Paso City Code.16.: An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-0001143: REGULAR AGENDA – FIRST READING AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE FY2027 BUDGET AND 2027 TAX LEVY:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL21.: Introduction of an Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes.18.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Carlos Silveyra Padilla, for the purchase price of $80,300.00; such real property legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Parkdale Addition Unit Four, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 26, Page 14, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas.12.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva, for the purchase price of $18,228; such real property legally described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 194-684-535#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 4, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 194-684-535# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Harmony Science Academy and Harmony School of Excellence at the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Draven Williams Dexter Williams Serena Williams8: MAYOR’S RECOGNITION9: SuperCity AI Day – District 7 FirstLight Community Foundation - 11th Anniversary Celebration Raiz Federal Credit Union: 90th Anniversary10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE SENIOR CHAPLAIN DAVID MAYFIELD13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026, and the Work Session of July 20, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso County Hospital District d/b/a University Medical Center (UMC) of El Paso for providing governmental services for the advancement of public health and welfare by providing personnel to UMC to assist with possible stroke emergency incidents for a two-year term (2) with the option to4.: A Resolution to amend the project recommendation for Montoya Gardens Neighborhood Association under Exhibit "A" of the Resolution for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 Community Progress Bond.5.: A Resolution that TODD MARIBEL J & LUIS A J met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2025 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $623.79, for the property with the following legal description: PUEBLO CONDOMINIUMS BUILDING E #E-26: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:6.: Elvira Stephanie Grossman to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.28: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:7.: Jose Angel Ramirez to the Building and Standards Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.30: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:31: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:9.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $1,000 from Paul Dipp and $1,000 from Raul Ricardo Marin.33: CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:11.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0269 Field Training (Re-Bid) to Amy Perrenot dba Texas Academy of Animal Control Officers for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $154,350.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $102,900.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $257,250.00. Department: Animal 35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition City Property) Section 15.24.010 (General Provisions) to amend Subsection D (Insurance) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Division by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office.13.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.110 (City Organizational Structure) to amend section 2.111.040 (Office of Management and Budget function) to remove language placing the Risk Management function from under the Department of Human Resources and create section 2.110.090 (Enterprise Risk and Safety Office) relating to the creation and purpose o14.: An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.38 (Special Events) Section 13.38.40 (Permit Application) to amend subsection E (Insurance and Indemnification Agreement) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Office by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office, the penalty being as provided in Section 13.38.110 (Violation - Pen16.: An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-0001143: REGULAR AGENDA – FIRST READING AND OTHER BUSINESS RELATED TO THE FY2027 BUDGET AND 2027 TAX LEVY:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL19.: Presentation and submission of appraisal roll, certified anticipated collection rate for the current year, the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate and Voter-Approval Tax Rate for FY 2026-2027 taxes.47: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:23.: Discussion and action on a Resolution of the City Council, of the City of El Paso, Texas, calling for the 2026 general election in the City of El Paso, to be held on November 3, 2026, to fill the expired terms of District Representatives Nos 1, 5, 6 and 8; and making provisions for the conduct of the election; and authorizing a contract with El Paso County to furnish election services and equipmen25.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate a budget transfer of $510,000 from Information Technology Department Support Licenses and Planning and Inspections Salary and Benefits Savings to support the Accela Optimization Project.20.: Presentation, discussion, and action on the FY 2026 - 2027 Proposed Budget.52: EXECUTIVE SESSION53: 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 o54: 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 DEVI55: ADJOURN56: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:57: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:58: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS59: AUGUST 3RD REMEMBRANCE60: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:61: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 AND SECTION 7.12 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:17.: An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges); and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pickup Trucks or Any Other Vehicle). The penal8.: Marcus A. Taylor to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention, and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.22.: Discussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the expenditure of the discretionary funds from City Council District 2 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for costs associated with meeting the amount required for annual fall events held in District 2, including the Seville Block Party which will be held on September 18, 2026 and the two Fall Festivals to be held at Sunrise Park on October 10EX1.: Legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation and duties for City Council appointed employees, City Manager and City Attorney. HQ#23-1161 (551.071) (551.074)66: Discussion and action on the following:10.: Receipt of a campaign contribution by Pedro D. Fernandez, Jr., Candidate for District 6, in the amount of $500 from Angel F. Diaz.68: Rollcall69: Rollcall70: Note71: Note72: Note73: Note21.: Introduction of an Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes.24.: Discussion and action on a motion from City Council on June 9, 2026, directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a policy that will safeguard taxpayers from covering public safety and venue costs when candidates choose to visit the city while on the campaign trail. The policy should include an upfront deposit that will cover the projected cost of the event. It is requested that this po12.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva, for the purchase price of $18,228; such real property legally described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.18.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Carlos Silveyra Padilla, for the purchase price of $80,300.00; such real property legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Parkdale Addition Unit Four, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 26, Page 14, Real Property Records of El Paso C
2026-08-03 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment5: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure
2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 196-649-192#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 21, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 196-649-192# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Glen Cove Elementary School, Robert Rojas Elementary School & Mesita Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Santiago Pedroza Natalie Pedroza Mathew Martinez Steven Venegas 8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Desert ADAPT - 36th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Restoring and Beautifying Smeltertown Day Life Saving Actions at Armijo Aquatic Center VIVA! El Paso 10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY RETIRED BATTALION CHIEF AND CHAPLAIN KEVIN MENDE13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026, the Work Session of July 6, 2026, and the Special Meetings of May 27 and May 28, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for the project generally described as New Haven Dr. Crossing (DOT#741228V) to upgrade from passive railroad warning devices to active railroad warning devices and install new signs, pavement markings, approach transitions and other item. The City agrees to maintain4.: A Resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for the project generally described as Olive Ave. Crossing (DOT#741059K) to upgrade from passive railroad warning devices to active railroad warning devices and install new signs, pavement markings, approach transitions and other item. The City agrees to maintain pa5.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of Socorro, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to City of Socorro, for which City of Socorro shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHTEEN DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($366,018.00)26: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:27: CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:7.: 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 A).29: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:8.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of May 21, 2026 to June 20, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.9.: Bylaws for City Boards and Commissions requires an annual report to be submitted in writing to City Council, by August 1st of every year. This report includes the activities conducted by the Sun Metro Citizens Advisory Committee for the previous twelve months.32: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:33: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:34: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:13.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0193 Small Engine Repairs to the following suppliers: 1) Rio Seco Ag, LLC and 2) Pedro C Villalobos dba Dyer Cycle for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $80,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $200,000.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to Supplier 1: Rio Seco Ag, LLC City & State: C14.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0321 Glass Pulverizer to Andela Tool & Machine Inc. dba Andela Products for a term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $202,123.00. Department: Environmental Services Award to: Andela Tool & Machine Inc. dba Andela Products City & State: Richfield Springs, NY Item(s): All Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Term Estimated Award: $202,123.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $202,137: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:38: 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.40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL19.: An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 4.0 acres out of Tract 5-A nka Tract 5-Z, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel B in Volume 470, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas. In accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code, Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the17.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00020, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as a portion of the Block labeled "City School/Park," also known as "unnumbered" Block, Cielo Vista Park Subdivision, 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7024 Cielo Vista Dr. Applicant: Daniel C. C16.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Real Property owned by the City of El Paso to Flor Maria Chacon, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.15.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Carlos Silveyra Padilla, for the purchase price of $80,300.00; such real property legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Parkdale Addition Unit Four, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 26, Page 14, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas.18.: An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroachment of three (3) backflow water preventers, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas: setting the License term for five (5) years with one (1) renewable five (5) year term. Subject Property: 1125 Texas Avenue Applicant: Wiley Condominium Association
2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

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1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 196-649-192#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 21, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 196-649-192# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: Glen Cove Elementary School, Robert Rojas Elementary School & Mesita Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Santiago Pedroza Natalie Pedroza Mathew Martinez Steven Venegas8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Desert ADAPT - 36th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Restoring and Beautifying Smeltertown Day Life Saving Actions at Armijo Aquatic Center VIVA! El Paso10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY RETIRED BATTALION CHIEF AND CHAPLAIN KEVIN MENDE13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 7, 2026, the Work Session of July 6, 2026, and the Special Meetings of May 27 and May 28, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for the project generally described as New Haven Dr. Crossing (DOT#741228V) to upgrade from passive railroad warning devices to active railroad warning devices and in4.: A Resolution that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Advance Funding Agreement between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation for the project generally described as Olive Ave. Crossing (DOT#741059K) to upgrade from passive railroad warning devices to active railroad warning devices and insta5.: A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of Socorro, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to City of Socorro, for which City of Socorro shall pay to the City of El Paso an26: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:27: CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:7.: 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 A).29: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:8.: For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of May 21, 2026 to June 20, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.9.: Bylaws for City Boards and Commissions requires an annual report to be submitted in writing to City Council, by August 1st of every year. This report includes the activities conducted by the Sun Metro Citizens Advisory Committee for the previous twelve months.32: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:33: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:34: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:13.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0193 Small Engine Repairs to the following suppliers: 1) Rio Seco Ag, LLC and 2) Pedro C Villalobos dba Dyer Cycle for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $80,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $200,000.00.14.: The award of Solicitation 2026-0321 Glass Pulverizer to Andela Tool & Machine Inc. dba Andela Products for a term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $202,123.00. Department: Environmental Services Award to: Andela Tool & Machine Inc. dba Andela Products City & State: Richfield Springs, NY Item(s): All Term: 1 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 1 Year Te37: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:38: 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.40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL47: REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:25.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0085 Security Guard Services - Parks Utilities to TriCorps Security, Inc. for a term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $1,958,130.00. Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: TriCorps Security, Inc. City & State: Oklahoma City, OK Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Yea18.: An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroachment of three (3) backflow water preventers, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas: setting the License term for five (5) years with one (1) renewable five (51: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:30.: Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 2206.053, authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn the property described below, comprised of 3.095 acres, and owned by Transmountain 54, LLC, in order to acquire the property in fee simple for use in the Resler Drive extension project, which is part of the 2022 Community Progress Bond:55: EXECUTIVE SESSION56: 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 o57: 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 DEVI58: ADJOURN59: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:60: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:31.: Discussion and action on the award of Task Order 8V-1 under the Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract #2022-0678, for Fire Station #03 Renovation to Veliz Company, LLC dba Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $2,765,753.92.10.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of Amber Vourazeris $500.00, Anna Kerr $500.00, Gabriel Villaronga $500.00, David Fong $500.00, Angelica Rodriguez $500.00, Dan Kasuga $500.00, Monique Poessiger $500.00, Scarlett Mercer $500.00, Eva Burns $500.00, Marian Chiechi $1,000.00, and Ankur Patel $1,000.00.28.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0329 Traffic Management Center Phase IV & V to Econolite Systems Inc. for a total estimated amount of $5,471,129.26.   Department:  Capital Improvement   Award to:  Econolite Systems Inc. City & State:  Anaheim, CA Item(s):  Base Bid I, II Contract Term:  234 Working Days  Base Bid I:   $2,483,864.96  Base Bid II:11.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amounts of $1,000.00 from Randall J Bowling, $750.00 from Joseph Moody Campaign, and $2,000.00 from Ruben Chavez.22.: Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council approves the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 for costs associated with hosting the Plaza Classic Film Festival Filmmakers’ Brunch.6.: Ron Comeau to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.12.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $1,000 from Randall J. Bowling, $1,000 from Robert Bowling, $500 from Suzanne Dipp, $750 from Howard Enlow, $1,000 from Edward Escudero, $200 from David Flores, $750 from Rachel Harracksingh, $2,500 from Ted Houghton, $2,500 from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Political Action Committee (PA23.: Discussion and action that the City Council of the City of El Paso declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to purchase furniture for Fire Station 22, which serves the municipal purpose of supporting public safety and investing in public safety equipment and property that will directly benefit Fire Station 22. Further, that the City Mana24.: Discussion and action to prohibit the use of city and personal cell phones and personal electronic devices on the dais during work sessions and council meetings.70: Rollcall71: Note72: Note73: Note26.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0323 2026 High Density Mineral Bond to Andale Construction, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $1,556,203.00.    Department:  Streets and Maintenance Award to:  Andale Construction, Inc. City & State:  Wichita, KS Item(s):  Base Bid I Contract Term:  720 Workweek Days  Base Bid I:   $1,556,203.00 Total Estimated Award: 19.: An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 4.0 acres out of Tract 5-A nka Tract 5-Z, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel B in Volume 470, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas. In accordance with Section 34.05 (h29.: Discussion and action on Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement between CITY OF EL PASO and ELEUTERIA SANDRA HERING, in support of an infill development project located at 903 Park St. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $270,000.00, and in consideration, the City shall provide economic incentives up to20.: Discussion and action directing the City Attorney, in collaboration with the City Manager as necessary, to prepare and present for City Council consideration an ordinance and accompanying resolution requiring that any virtual currency kiosk (commonly known as a cryptocurrency ATM) operated, maintained, or placed within the City of El Paso include clear, conspicuous physical and interactive digital15.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Carlos Silveyra Padilla, for the purchase price of $80,300.00; such real property legally described as Lots 1 and 2, Block 25, Parkdale Addition Unit Four, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 26, Page 14, Real Property Records of El Paso C16.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Real Property owned by the City of El Paso to Flor Maria Chacon, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.17.: An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00020, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as a portion of the Block labeled "City School/Park," also known as "unnumbered" Block, Cielo Vista Park Subdivision, 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapt21.: Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that City Council declares the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for costs related to stage rental, audio/visual equipment, entertainment, hiring of off-duty law enforcement officers or private security officers, barrier rental for vehicle and pedestrian control, permitting fees, and/or portable restro27.: Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0237 Caterpillar Proprietary Parts and Service to Wagner Equipment Co. the sole source and authorized distributor of the Caterpillar proprietary parts and service for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $5,250,000.00. Supplier wil
2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 512-414-247# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 512-414-247# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA2.: Presentation and discussion on the proposed Housing Strategy, a key deliverable of the Comprehensive Plan update, Envision El Paso. The update will cover an overview Housing deliverable scope of work, a review of the housing needs assessment, and the proposed Housing Strategy for implementation.3.: Presentation and discussion on the proposed Redevelopment Incentives Policy, which is a complementary element of the Housing Strategy, a key deliverable of the Comprehensive Plan update, Envision El Paso. The update will provide an overview of the current infill policy, the engagement process proposed policy updates, and a summary of overarching policies and goals to direct and guide economic development efforts in the region and city.12: EXECUTIVE SESSION1.: Discussion and action to approve a Resolution for the adoption of the Data Center Policy Framework.13: 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.) Th14: 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 15: Discussion and action on the following:16: ADJOURN17: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:4.: Presentation on status of Facility Condition Assessment Update.5.: Discussion and action regarding Ratepayer protection through the City's intervention efforts as utility filings become more frequent and complex.EX1.: The City of Houston v. The State of Texas, Intervenors City of San Antonio and City of El Paso, No. D-1-GN-23-003474 & No. 03-23-00531-CV (551.071)EX3.: Anna Barnes v. City of El Paso et. al; United States Western District Court; Cause No.:3:22-CV-161 (551.071)EX4.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for the Eastwind to Rattlesnake 115-KV Transmission Line in El Paso County - PUC#59899; HQ#UTILITY-94 (551.071)EX5.: Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of an Update to its Rate Schedules 33A and 33B Economic Development Rate Rider for a New Data Center - PUC#59948; HQ#UTILITY-93 (551.071)EX6.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#26-1184 (551.087) (551.071)EX7.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#26-ECON-1078 (551.087)EX8.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#26-2130 (551.087)EX9.: Legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation process and duties for City Council appointed employees, City Manager and City Attorney. HQ#23-1161 (551.071) (551.074)EX2.: Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo v. City of El Paso; Cause No:EP-23-CV-132-DCG; (551.071)29: Rollcall
2026-07-14 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council will be conducted on the above date and time.2: In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll Free Number: 1-833-664-92673: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 201 061 649# 4: If you wish to sign up to speak please contact Lorraine Hernandez at HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-1676 no later than by the start of the meeting. 5: A quorum of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council members must be present and participate in the meeting. The following members of the AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council will be present in-person: Gloria Boyer, Angie Garcia, Gladys Guzman, Armida H. Hernandez, Kaaren Kimball, Barbara Martinez, Nati Munoz, Christina Olivares, Alfred Reeves, Patricia Williams, and Gilda Wilson.6: ROLL CALL7: AGENDA8: 1. Approval of Minutes from June 9, 20269: 2. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Unfinished Business Volunteer Coordinator Training10: 3. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) New Business Points of Lights Conference Back-to-School Volunteer Training New Volunteer Training11: 4. Suggestions for the Good of the Council12: ADJOURN13: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC14: Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Lorraine Hernandez at HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-1676 a minimum of 72 hours prior to the date and time of this hearing. 15: If you need Spanish Translation Services, please email HernandezL@elpasotexas.gov or call (915) 212-1676 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.16: Posted this the 8th of July at 3:24PM by Lorraine Hernandez.
2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 819-158-096# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 7, 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/videos3: 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 5: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 819-158-096# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb 6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: At the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Abigail Holguin Rebekah Holguin Julianna Fierro Kennedy Christian Medina Xavier Monsisvais Diego Luis Macias 8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Grammy Winner Zuill Bailey and 25 Years with El Paso Pro-Musica Day Bill of Rights Day Westside Regional Command Center - Command Center of the Year Sylvia Talley Day: Celebrating 30 Years of Service to the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV)10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL 11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN, CAPTAIN ISAAC SATTELMEIER 13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026, the Special City Council Meetings of June 3, 2026, and June 23, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County District Attorney, and El Paso MHMR d/b/a Emergence Health Network hereinafter known as “EHN”, for the provision, administration, and establishment of Diversion Center Services to El Paso County residents experiencing mental health/substance abuse crisis. The term of this agreement is for 2 years with one auto renewal for one year unles5.: A Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Department of State Health Services for the testing of milk and dairy.6.: A Resolution that the City Council approve the payment in the amount of $200,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the project and a $25,000 annual fee for the Laboratory Information Management System needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoices and authorize budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding 7.: A Resolution that the City Council ratify the outstanding amounts of $41,200.00 and $75,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the annual fees for the Health Information Exchange and the Electronic Medical Record needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoices and authorize budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the o27: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENT:28: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:29: Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management10.: For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of May 31, 2026.31: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:32: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:33: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:13.: To award Task Order 3V-1 for Solicitation 2024-0124 Galatzan Recreational Center Gym Roof Improvements to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $572,005.33. Approval will allow the City to proceed with planned roofing improvements that expand operational life of the building and increase public safety operational efficiency in District 8.35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroachment of three (3) backflow water preventers, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas: setting the License term for five (5) years with one (1) renewable five (5) year term. Subject Property: 1125 Texas Avenue Applicant: Wiley Condominium Association 16.: An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 4.0 acres out of Tract 5-A nka Tract 5-Z, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel B in Volume 470, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas. In accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code, Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL14.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Real Property owned by the City of El Paso to Flor Maria Chacon, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.20.: An Ordinance terminating the Pinnacle Media, LLC, non-exclusive franchise to place benches at bus stops on City right of way pursuant to the El Paso City Code that was granted by Ordinance 018002; the penalties being as provided in Section 13.20.110 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]17.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Osvaldo Holguin and Rosio Segovia for the purchase price of $53,000.00; such real property legally described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 3, Mountain Homes Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 18, Page 8, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.19.: An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to add Item: 6. Northern Pass Drive from North Desert Boulevard to Resler Drive and to add Item: 7. Northwestern Drive From Trade Center Avenue to Desierto Rico Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-five Miles P18.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Mariel Andrea Garcia, for the purchase price of $36,581.00; such real property legally described as the southerly 40 feet of Lot 21, Block 5, Revised Map of Sahara Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 4, Page 18, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas.
2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket and legislative votes from El Paso Legistar portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 819-158-096#2: Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 7, 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/videos3: 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: 1-833-664-92675: At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 819-158-096# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb6: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE7: At the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Abigail Holguin Rebekah Holguin Julianna Fierro Kennedy Christian Medina Xavier Monsisvais Diego Luis Macias8: MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS9: Grammy Winner Zuill Bailey and 25 Years with El Paso Pro-Musica Day Bill of Rights Day Westside Regional Command Center - Command Center of the Year Sylvia Talley Day: Celebrating 30 Years of Service to the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV)10: 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL11: A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME12: INVOCATION BY EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN, CAPTAIN ISAAC SATTELMEIER13: PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS14: 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)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 PUBLIC18: CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:1.: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026, the Special City Council Meetings of June 3, 2026, and June 23, 2026.20: CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:2.: REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS22: CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:3.: A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County District Attorney, and El Paso MHMR d/b/a Emergence Health Network hereinafter known as “EHN”, for the provision, administration, and establishment of Diversion Center Services to El Paso County residents experiencing mental health/substan5.: A Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Department of State Health Services for the testing of milk and dairy.6.: A Resolution that the City Council approve the payment in the amount of $200,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the project and a $25,000 annual fee for the Laboratory Information Management System needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstan7.: A Resolution that the City Council ratify the outstanding amounts of $41,200.00 and $75,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the annual fees for the Health Information Exchange and the Electronic Medical Record needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay 27: CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENT:28: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:29: Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management10.: For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of May 31, 2026.31: CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:32: For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:33: CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:13.: To award Task Order 3V-1 for Solicitation 2024-0124 Galatzan Recreational Center Gym Roof Improvements to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $572,005.33. Approval will allow the City to proceed with planned roofing improvements that expand operational life of the building and increase public safety operational efficiency in District 8.35: REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:36: 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.15.: An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroachment of three (3) backflow water preventers, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas: setting the License term for five (5) years with one (1) renewable five (16.: An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 4.0 acres out of Tract 5-A nka Tract 5-Z, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel B in Volume 470, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas. In accordance with Section 34.05 (h40: REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:45: REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL46: REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES26.: Presentation and discussion on motion from City Council on May 12, 2026, Directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to: (1) Prepare and present to City Council a comprehensive overview of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) date in the City of El Paso within 45 days and (2) Develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days.48: REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:27.: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0127 Janitorial Services - Libraries to Ace Government Services, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,843,218.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,228,812.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $3,072,030.00. Department50: REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:30.: Discussion and action on the results of the El Paso International Airport - Accounts Payable Follow-Up Audit A2026-03.31.: Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 2206.053, authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn the property described below, comprised of 3.095 acres, and owned by Transmountain 54, LLC, in order to acquire the property in fee simple for use in the Resler Drive extension project, which is part of the 2022 Community Progress Bond:55: EXECUTIVE SESSION56: 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 o57: 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 DEVI58: ADJOURN59: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:60: ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:4.: That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).8.: That Grant Funded Program Director, Joaquin Rodriguez, be appointed as a representative for the El Paso International Airport to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace former Aviation Director Tony Nevarez, effective immediately.21.: Discussion and action on a Resolution approving the expenditure of District 8 and District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed a total of $15,000.00 for costs associated with aesthetic improvements and installations at Pride Square.22.: Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $800.00, to fund Representative Art Fierro’s attendance to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Educational Fund Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California, from July 13, 2026, through July 16, 2026, which serves the municipal purpose of setting the standard for sound 12.: Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ryan McCrory.24.: Discussion and action directing the City Attorney, in collaboration with the City Manager as necessary, to prepare and present for City Council consideration an ordinance and accompanying resolution requiring that any virtual currency kiosk (commonly known as a cryptocurrency ATM) operated, maintained, or placed within the City of El Paso include clear, conspicuous physical and interactive digital11.: For notation only, constituent education initiatives and community events and programs within District 3 in the period of November 1st, 2025 to July 6th, 2026, Special Projects such as The Pothole Patrol, Ability Fellows, nursing home donations, Thanksgiving donations, neighborhood association event sponsorships, community forum on mental health, Elks Lodge community outreach donations and civic e25.: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, or designee, to deprogram the "Piedras St. Reconstruction Phase 2" Project due to potential impacts to neighboring businesses. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents to transfer the remaining funding to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.70: CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:9.: Marina Monsisvais to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.72: Rollcall73: Note74: Note75: 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE77: Note29.: Discussion and action on a Resolution approving Task Order 2026-01, allocating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5 (“TIRZ #5”) funds in an amount up to $1,000,000 for the purposes of funding the matching grant obligations under the Task Authorization and the La Popular Commercial Façade Improvement Grant, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Task Authorization on behalf 17.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Osvaldo Holguin and Rosio Segovia for the purchase price of $53,000.00; such real property legally described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 3, Mountain Homes Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 18, Page 8, Plat Records of El Paso Co23.: Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to amend the City of El Paso's 90th Session State Legislative Agenda to include advocacy for sustainable state funding during the upcoming biennium to support the operational costs, staffing, and service delivery of the recently announced Behavioral Health East Campus, a community-based crisis behavioral heal28.: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement dated October 14, 2025 by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Downtown Management District to amend Article IX of the Agreement by adding Section 9.6 Grant Program Task Orders.20.: An Ordinance terminating the Pinnacle Media, LLC, non-exclusive franchise to place benches at bus stops on City right of way pursuant to the El Paso City Code that was granted by Ordinance 018002; the penalties being as provided in Section 13.20.110 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]14.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of Real Property owned by the City of El Paso to Flor Maria Chacon, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.19.: An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to add Item: 6. Northern Pass Drive from North Desert Boulevard to Resler Drive and to add Item: 7. Northwestern Drive From Trade Center Avenue to Desierto Rico Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Ch18.: An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Mariel Andrea Garcia, for the purchase price of $36,581.00; such real property legally described as the southerly 40 feet of Lot 21, Block 5, Revised Map of Sahara Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 4, Page 18, Real Property
2026-07-06 • REGULAR SESSION

City of El Paso City Council Work Session

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 389-573-778# 2: Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 6, 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/videos3: 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 regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 5: At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 389-573-778# 6: The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb7: A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.8: AGENDA1.: A Public Safety Coalition presentation on Opioid Use Disorder In The Borderland.10: EXECUTIVE SESSION11: 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.) Th12: 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 13: Discussion and action on the following:14: ADJOURN15: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:2.: Presentation on water supply and infrastructure serving Northeast El Paso and Meta site.3.: Fiscal Year 2027 Schedule C (Fee) Changes Presentation.EX1.: Application of El Paso Electric Company to Amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility - PUC#59076; HQ#UTILITY-74 (551.071)EX2.: City of El Paso, Texas v. The Honorable Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. D-1-GN-26-004983 (551.071)EX3.: Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso; Cause No. 08-24-00405-CV (551.071)EX4.: Daniel Villegas v. CoEP et. al; Cause No. 3:15-cv-386 (551.071)EX5.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#26-1200 (551.087)EX6.: Discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, HQ#26-1214 (551.087)24: Rollcall