On the agenda: El Paso City Council — data center (Oct 27)

CITY COUNCIL
Alejandra Chávez, District 1
Josh Acevedo, District 2
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3
Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4
Ivan Niño, District 5
Art Fierro, District 6
Lily Limón, District 7
Chris Canales, District 8

Renard U. Johnson
Mayor

Dionne Mack
City Manager

AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
October 27, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
9:00 AM
Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096
Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
Conference ID: 657-305-018#
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be
conducted on October 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the
following means:
Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos
Via television on City15,
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos

Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
unless otherwise decided by the Council.
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
At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 657-305-018#
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:
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9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Western Hills Elementary School at the invitation of Representative Alejandra Chávez.
Leilan Duarte
Elisandro Napoles
Shelby Coppinger
Zia Liszanckie Ruiz
Sol Liszanckie Ruiz
Liam Tamayo
Ilker Dirican
Eros Aranda
Elizabeth Guerra
Isla Turki
Aylin Dirican

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
Municipal Court
Physical Therapist Month
El Paso Holy Royal Arch Chapter No. 90
25th Anniversary Of UMC’s Scherr Legate Level I Trauma Center Designation
Radford School's 116th Anniversary

10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME

INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
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.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
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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.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will
be considered by City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate
discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask
questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote has been taken, if an item has not
been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however,
reconsider any item at any time during the meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 13,
2026, and the Work Session of October 12, 2026.

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All Districts
City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
3.

A Resolution to establish the Poet Laureate Program as an official cultural arts
program of the City of El Paso and that the Museums & Cultural Affairs
Department is authorized and directed to administer it in accordance with the
program guidelines.

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All Districts
Museums and Cultural Affairs, Ben Fyffe, (915) 212-0110
Museums and Cultural Affairs, Claudia Cardoza, (915) 212-0110

4.

That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be
approved (see Attachment A).

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Districts 2, 7, 8
Environmental Services Department, Nicholas Ybarra, (915) 212-6000

5.

A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the
Winterfest 2026 Weekend El Paso Police Department Closures from 5:30 pm to
11:00 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, serves
a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents
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and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section
22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for the Temporary
Closure of State Right-Of-Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El
Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of
Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated
street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street between Franklin
Avenue and Mills Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of
El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between
the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation.
Applicant: Phoebe Grijalva
Case Number: CSEV26-00131
District 8
Planning and Inspections, Kevin W. Smith, (915) 212-1566
Planning and Inspections, Marisol Franco, (915-212-1563

6.

A Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign Change Order
#5, Eastside Sport Complex Phase II Project, to Jordan Foster Construction, for
a total of $157,807.03.

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District 5
Capital Improvement Department, Joaquin, Rodriguez, 915-212-0065

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
7.

Corinthean Lee Sanchez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by
Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Ivan Niño, (915) 212-0005

8.

Reginald B. Mainor to the Veterans Advisory Committee by Representative Art
Fierro, District 6.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Art Fierro, (915) 212-0006

9.

Miwa Resurreccion to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by
Representative Art Fierro, District 6.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Art Fierro, (915) 212-0006

10.

Noemi Herrera Rojas to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by
Representative Lily Limón, District 7.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-0007

11.

Joshua Rhoads to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by
Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.
Members of the City Council, Representative Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
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12.

For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of August 21, 2026 to
September 21, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for
Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s
Office and staff.

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All Districts
Office of Management and Budget, Sasho Andonoski, (915) 212-1092

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
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 Daniel Rubio, $2,500 from Ginger Francis,
$1,500 from El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association, $500 from Linnette
Aguirre-Gonzalez, $500 from Linda Troncoso.

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City Clerk's Office, Laura D. Prine, (915) 212-0049

14.

Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the
amount of $2,000.00 from Cesar Blanco, $1,000.00 from Ronald Lowenfield,
$500.00 from Stuart Shiloff, $750.00 from Aaron Chiu.

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Members of the City Council, Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001

15.

Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Chris Canales in the
amount of $100.00 from Stephen Tures; $10.00 from Carol Bahmueller;
$200.00 from Marshall Carter-Tripp; $25.00 from Sean Sutton; $50.00 from
Esteban Vasquez; $50.00 from Luis Negron; $100.00 from Henry Cohen;
$200.00 from Gloria Ambler; $250.00 from Antonio Esparza; $50.00 from Brian
Kelley; $250.00 from Tomas B. & Margaret Ann Forbes DeLeon; $500.00 from
James F. Scherr; $50.00 from Victor Ito; $200.00 from Linda Y. Chew; $150.00
from Susan Urbieta; $150.00 from Kevin Taggart; $100.00 from Eduardo Diaz;
$200.00 from Jack Loveridge; $250.00 from Carmen E. & Jose R. Rodriguez;
$100.00 from Kitty Spalding; $50.00 from Brian Kirby.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Chris Canales, (915) 212-0008

16.

Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts
of $5,000 from Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC)
Non-Corporate, $1,000 from El Paso Association of Contractors INC., $500
from Jonathan L. Barela, and $2,500 from Woody L. Hunt.

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Members of the City Council, Representative Art Fierro, (915) 212-0006

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY
CHARTER:
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Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public
comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately
10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard
at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no
requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies
of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through
Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
17.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other
necessary documents to convey approximately 597 acres of land legally
described as Tract 1, Section 5, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway
Company Surveys, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

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District 4
El Paso Water, Alejandro Vidales, (915) 594-5636
El Paso Water, Rocio Alvarado, (915) 594-5493

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
18.

An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), to create Chapter 9.03
(Department of Code Enforcement) and subsections thereunder in the El Paso
City Code relating to the creation and purpose of the Department of Code
Enforcement.

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All Districts
Code Enforcement, Steve Alvarado, (915) 212-6026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
19.

An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations),
Article III (Enforcement) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following:
Chapter 5.05 (Public Swimming Pool Licenses), Section 5.05.150 (Enforcement
Authority), to add Code Enforcement Director, amend Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and
Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.150 to replace
Environmental Services Department with Code Enforcement Department and
Chapter 5.18 (Convenience Store Regulation), Section 5.18.080 to replace
Code Director and Police Chief with Code Enforcement Director; the penalty as
provided in Sections 5.05.160, 5.10.170 and 5.18.080 of the City Code.

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All Districts
Code Enforcement, Steve Alvarado, (915) 212-6026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
20.

An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste
Management) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend
Section 9.04.020 (Definitions) to add Director of Code Enforcement; amend
Section 9.04.610 (Authority to Issue Citations) to rename and replace Code
Enforcement Division with Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.08 (Junk
Vehicles), amend Section 9.08.050A (Enforcement Authority) and Section
9.08.060 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.10
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(Mulberry Trees), Section 9.10.020 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement
Department; Chapter 9.12 (Food and Food Handling Establishments), Section
9.12.820 (Responsibility of the Director of Public Health) to amend the heading
and the Director of Public Health to the Code Enforcement Director; Chapter
9.24 (Mosquito Control), Section 9.24.040 (Enforcement) to add the Code
Enforcement Department as a Department which can enforce the chapter;
Section 9.24.050 (Violation-Penalty) to add the Code Enforcement Department
as a Department which can enforce the chapter: Chapter 9.28 (Rat Control),
Section 9.28.080 to add Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.48 (Public
Swimming Pools and Spas), Section 9.48.040G (Definitions) to add the Code
Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.50 (Public and Workplace Smoking
Restrictions), Section 9.50.110A (Enforcement) to add the Code Enforcement
Department; the penalty as provided in Sections 9.04.630, 9.08.070, 9.10.040,
9.12.890, 9.24.050, 9.36.100, 9.48.260, and 9.50.130.
All Districts
Code Enforcement, Steve Alvarado, (915) 212-6026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
21.

An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places),
Chapter 13.20 (Miscellaneous Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations) of the El
Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 13.20.040 (Selling
Merchandise Prohibited on and near Public Right-of-Way), to add Code
Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Section 13.20.040 of the
City Code.

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All Districts
Code Enforcement, Steve Alvarado, (915) 212-6026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
22.

An Ordinance amending Title 17 (Housing), Chapter 17.04 (Housing Adopted)
of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 17.04.030
(Enforcement Officer) to add Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as
provided in Section 17.04.080 of the City Code.

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All Districts
Code Enforcement, Steve Alvarado, (915) 212-6026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
23.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00014, to allow for Infill
Development with a reduction to the average lot width and side yard setback on
the property described as the west 14 feet of Lot 26 and all of Lot 27 and the
east 4 feet of Lot 28, Block 134, Third Amended Map of Highland Park Addition,
2810 Sacramento Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to
Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty
being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Subject Property: 2810 Sacramento Ave.
Applicant: LFC Smart Business, LLC
Case Number: PZST25-00014
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District 2
Planning and Inspections, Kevin W. Smith, (915) 212-1566
Planning and Inspections, Blanca Perez, (915) 212-1561

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2026
24.

An Ordinance granting to Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise for
waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.

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All Districts
Environmental Services Department, Nicholas N. Ybarra, (915) 212-6000

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
25.

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 delete item: 2. Railroad Drive from Dyer Street to a
point 0.38 Miles South of Dyer Street; 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 Per Hour), to delete item: 62.
Railroad Drive from Falcon Avenue to a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue
and to add item 111. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass Drive to S Angora Loop
Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter
12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits),
Subsection G (Forty Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 26. Railroad Drive from a
point 0.38 miles south of Dyer Street to a point 0.76 miles south of Dyer Street;
and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88
(Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection H
(Forty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 6. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass
Drive Road to Falcon Avenue and to add item: 40. Railroad Drive from Fred
Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive and to add item: 41. Railroad Drive from S
Angora Loop Avenue to Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12
(Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150
(Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection I (Fifty Miles Per Hour) to delete
item: 3. Railroad Drive from a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue to a point
0.76 Miles South of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles
and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV Speed Limits), Subsection J (Fifty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 8.
Railroad Drive from Fred Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive. The Penalty as
provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.

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Districts 2, 3, and 4
Streets and Maintenance, Randy Garcia, (915) 212-7066

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026
26.

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 Wedgewood Drive from Montana Avenue
to Album 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 Per Hour), to delete item: 16 Wedgewood Drive
from Springwood Drive to Bantry Avenue and to add item: 112. Wedgewood
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Drive from Album Avenue to McRae Boulevard. The penalty as provided in
12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.
Districts 3 and 7
Streets and Maintenance, Randy Garcia, (915) 212-7066

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 10, 2026

REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
27.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to coordinate safety
inspections of all buildings exceeding two stories in height within the boundaries
of the Downtown Management District to identify potential structural and
exterior safety hazards; to require property owners to correct identified
violations within 30 days of notification or obtain an approved extension, subject
to applicable law; and to report inspection findings, corrective actions, and
recommendations to City Council within 45 days with research findings on a
feasibility plan to assess all buildings with two or more stories within the
Downtown Management District, including an evaluation of requiring property
owners to obtain and fund inspections conducted by qualified professionals.

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District 8
Members of the City Council, Representative Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001
Members of the City Council, Representative Art Fierro, (915) 212-0006

28.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to
coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to evaluate
and pursue measures to restrict heavy commercial truck traffic along Trans
Mountain Road (Loop 375), including the feasibility of establishing alternative
designated truck routes.

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Such direction shall include reviewing applicable state and federal regulations,
initiating coordination with TxDOT, evaluating roadway safety measures, and
identifying any ordinances or other actions necessary to implement restrictions.
Further, direct the City Manager and City Attorney to report back to City Council
within 30 calendar days with their findings, recommendations, and a proposed
action plan, including the steps and timeline necessary to pursue
implementation.
All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Alejandra Chávez, (915) 212-0001

29.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 5
discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to support the
Veterans in Business Accelerator program through the City of El Paso’s
Economic and International Development Department; and that, the City
Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate any budget transfers and
execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the
funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose.
All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Ivan Niño, (915) 212-0005
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30.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 5
discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to support the
Driving Change Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and its safe-ride and
impaired-driving prevention initiative, which is aimed at reducing DWI arrests,
impaired-driving incidents, and casualties in El Paso, serves the municipal
purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of El Paso
by increasing access to safe transportation alternatives and supporting
impaired-driving prevention efforts; and that the City Manager, or designee, be
authorized to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contracts and/or
related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended
for the municipal purpose; and that the City Manager, or designee, be
authorized to return any unspent funds authorized by this Resolution to the
District 5 Discretionary Fund Account no later than December 31, 2026,
pursuant to the City’s FY2027 Budget Resolution.

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All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Ivan Niño, (915) 212-0005

31.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO
(City), and the DONOR CHARM FOUNDATION, DONOR CHARM LLC, and
EVOLVE7 DIGITAL MEDIA (collectively, the Driving Change Partners) in
support of a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative expressly aimed
at reducing DWI arrests, impaired-driving incidents, and casualties in El Paso.

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All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Ivan Niño, (915) 212-0005

32.

Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution
requiring the public disclosure of any City-funded travel expenses by members
of the City Council and the Mayor, with such disclosure occurring via publication
on the agenda of the next Regular City Council meeting after the City-funded
travel is completed; and to further direct that the Resolution shall be placed on
the agenda of the next Regular City Council meeting for consideration.

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All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Chris Canales, (915) 212-0008

33.

Discussion and action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
El Paso, Texas, authorizing the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in
an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for costs associated with free and publicly
accessible cultural and educational events held at City Museums and Cultural
Affairs Department facilities as part of the Latino Art Now! conference.

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All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Chris Canales, (915) 212-0008

34.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a
Resolution calling for the closure of Enforcement and Removal Operations
(ERO) El Paso Camp East Montana and return for adoption in 30 days. The
resolution should include information about how ERO El Paso Camp East
Montana has been reported by news media, members of Congress, and civil
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rights organizations as denying basic human and civil rights to detainees. The
Resolution should also include information about how this facility has posed a
public health risk to the City of El Paso and how their operations have lacked
transparency while using taxpayer funds to operate.
All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Josh Acevedo, (915) 212-0002
Members of the City Council, Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-0007

35.

Discussion and action directing the City Manager or designee to prepare a
Resolution expressing the City of El Paso’s support for H.R. 5356, the National
Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025, for Council consideration and adoption within
30 days. Upon adoption, the Resolution will be shared with federal, state, and
local officials and partner organizations to advocate for federal investment in El
Paso’s infrastructure needs and to advance the City’s federal legislative
priorities.

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All Districts
Members of the City Council, Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, (915) 212-0003

REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
36.

Presentation and discussion by El Paso Electric Company providing an update
on its recent regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

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All Districts
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Ian Voglewede, (915) 299-9409

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
37.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0448 GA Ramp
Rehabilitation Stage 2 & 3 to CI Constructors, Inc. for a total estimated amount
of $12,096,647.50.
Department:
Award to:
City & State:
Item:
Contract Term:
Base Bid I:
Alternate I:
Total Estimated Award:
Account:
Funding Source:
District:

Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs
CI Constructors, Inc.
Carlsbad, NM
Base Bid I, Additive Alternate I
470 Working Days
$9,399,020.00
$2,697,627.50
$12,096,647.50
562-3010-62335-580270-G62A234902
562-3080-62335-580270-G62A234902
Airport Enterprise Fund
Federal Aviation Administration Grant
3

This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments
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and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to CI Constructors,
Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding
sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all
documents necessary for execution of this award.
Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be
ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost
of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be
the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.
As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer
may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes
which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent
of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make
changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.
District 3
Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Claudia A. Garcia, (915) 212-0043
Capital Improvement Department, Joaquin Rodriguez, (915) 212-0065

38.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0339 Mast Arm Poles
to Hercla, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of
$2,880,975.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated
amount of $960,325.00. The total contract time is for four (4) years for a total
estimated amount of $3,841,300.00.
Department:
Streets and Maintenance
Award to:
Hercla, LLC
City & State:
El Paso, Texas
Item(s):
All
Initial Term:
3 Years
Option Term:
1 year
Total Contract Time:
4 Years
Annual Estimated Award:
$960,325.00
Initial Term Estimated Award: $2,880,975.00
Option Term Estimated Award: $960,325.00
Total Estimated Award
$3,841,300.00
Account(s)
532-1000-32020-532030-P3252
Funding Source(s):
General Fund
District(s):
All
This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance
departments recommend award as indicated to Hercla, LLC the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder.
It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding
sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all
documents necessary for execution of this award.
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In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to
exercise future options if needed.
Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the
City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract
documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.
All Districts
Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, Claudia A. Garcia, (915) 212-0043
Streets and Maintenance, Randy Garcia, (915) 212-7000

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
39.

Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Third
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 deadline for applicant to submit required document in consideration
for the removal of the Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate. That the City
Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute any contracts and/or related
documents necessary and take any actions necessary to effectuate this
authority.

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District 8
Economic and International Development, Karina Brasgalla, (915) 212-0094
Economic and International Development, Alejandra Fuentes, (915) 319-0120

40.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an
amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement
with the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Procurement
Excellence Boot Camp, removing the Women-Owned Small Business
Certification, and adjusting Year 2 Agreement metrics. The total agreement
amount will be reduced proportionately to reflect the revised metrics.

26-1157

All Districts
Economic and International Development, Briana Silvas, (915) 268-5182
Economic and International Development, Mirella Tamayo, (915) 212-1617

41.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property commonly
known as Tract 14B, out of section 14, Block 81, Township 2, TEXAS AND
Pacific RAILROAD SURVEYS and legally described as Tract 14B, out of
section 14, Block 81, Township 2, TEXAS AND Pacific RAILROAD SURVEYS,
by the City of El Paso, including any and all improvements located on the
property for $3,000,000. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to:
(1) execute a Contract of Sale with Palo Verde Properties, L.P., the seller of the
property; (2) sign any and all documents related and/or necessary to effectuate
the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations
as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to
effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the
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property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do
not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers
necessary to effectuate the purchase of the property.
District 2
Real Estate Division, Mary Lou Espinoza, (915) 212-0825
Real Estate Division, Mandy Contreras, (915) 212-1874

42.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager or designee
present the Texas Non-Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Ratepayer
Protection Act (Exhibit "A") to the El Paso State Legislative Delegation. The act
would extend Senate Bill 6-style protections shielding ratepayers from costs
associated with large-load customers, including data centers, in El Paso
Electric's service territory and set Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)
rulemaking deadlines.

26-1112

All Districts
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Alejandra Barrio Gorski, (915) 212-2197
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Ian Voglewede, (915) 229-9409

43.

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.

26-1162

All Districts
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Cesar Ortiz, (915) 332-6878
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Alejandra Gorski, (915) 212-1297

44.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an
application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds
from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $2,000,000.00,
with no match from the City, for the El Paso Solar Lights Public Safety Program:
Phase II.

26-1163

All Districts
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Omar Martinez, (915) 479-0341
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Alejandra Gorski, (915) 494-2426

45.

Discussion and action to authorize the submission for an application to the
Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission for the
Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) requesting
$5,000,000.00, with no match required from the City of El Paso, for the Fort
Bliss Barreras Gate Vehicle Barrier Control System Modernization Project.

26-1166

All Districts
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Omar Martinez, (915) 479-0341
Strategic and Legislative Affairs, Luther Jones, (915) 332-9339

EXECUTIVE SESSION
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
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Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of
the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City
Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time
during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
Section 551.071
Section 551.072
Section 551.073
Section 551.074
Section 551.076
Section 551.087
Section 551.089

CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY
DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS
PERSONNEL MATTERS
DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS
DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED
MEETING

Discussion and action on the following:
EX1.

Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso; Cause No.:08-24-00405-CV (551.071)

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City Attorney's Office, Evan D. Reed, (915) 212-0033

ADJOURN
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Interpretation Services, please email [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before
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[email protected] a mas tardar a las 12:00 p.m. del viernes previo a la fecha de la junta.
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PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
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