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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 8/19/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-1023 11. MinutesApproval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 5, 2025, the Regular Meeting of August 12, 2025, the Work Session of August 4, 2025, the Special Meeting of July 31, 2025, and the Special Meeting of August 5, 2025.   Action details Not available
25-94 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Action details Not available
25-973 23. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a Second Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement by and between the City of El Paso, Texas, a municipal corporation existing under the laws of the State of Texas (the “Lessor”), and ELP Land Holdings I, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Lessee”) to change the amount and timing of rent payments in Section 3.02 Commencement of Rent and Time of Payment, the title and language in Section 5.04 Certificate of Completion Deadlines, update the language in Section 10.06 Termination under Phased Development Lease to account for delays in the entitlement and utility phases of development, and update the Exhibits to reflect the changes made to the Agreement.   Action details Not available
25-993 14. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Ground Lease between the City of El Paso and Cattle Baron Restaurant, Inc. regarding the following described property: Portion of Lot 1, Block 19, El Paso International Airport Tract, Unit 10 (Tract E 57,979.39 sf), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Action details Not available
25-971 15. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign all documents related to the FY 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, correct, and/or terminate the grant in the amount of $901,330.87 with a cash match of $47,438.46 for a total grant amount of $948,769.33. The grant period is estimated to be from September 1, 2025 to September 1, 2026.   Action details Not available
25-1003 16. ResolutionsRequest that the City Manager be authorized to sign Contract No. 2024-0002R Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening for the Fire Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Muhammad Sameed Khan dba P&N Ventures LLC dba Fastest Labs of El Paso for drug testing and alcohol screening services for the Fire Department for a three (3) year term from the effective date and one (1) option to extend for two (2) years under the same terms to be exercised by the City Manager or designee, for an estimated total cost of $117,750.00 for the first term, $78,500.00 for the option to extend for two years, and an estimated total cost of $196,250.00 including the option to extend; and that service provider is to be paid based on the services performed. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $113,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 135.74% increase due to price increases for all services. Department: Fire Award to: Muhammad Sameed Khan dba P&N Ventures LLC dba Fastest Labs of El Paso City & State: El Pa   Action details Not available
25-926 27. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Action details Not available
25-978 18. ResolutionsA Resolution that City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District to allow the shared use of public athletic and recreational facilities owned by each entity for a period not to extend beyond May 31, 2036.   Action details Not available
25-902 19. ResolutionsA Resolution establishing an Animal Shelter Advisory Committee for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters related to complying with the requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 823.   Action details Not available
25-1018 110. ResolutionsA Resolution establishing the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters related to the improvement and development of parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs.   Action details Not available
25-985 111. ResolutionsA Resolution establishing the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on matters related to the Cultural Funding Program, Public Art Programming, and other departmental matters of the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department.   Action details Not available
25-990 112. ResolutionsA Resolution establishing the Open Space Advisory Board for the purpose of assisting in the preservation and acquisition of open space in the City of El Paso.   Action details Not available
25-1020 113. ResolutionsA Resolution re-establishing the Committee on Border Relations for the purpose of advising the City of El Paso on programs or projects to enhance and benefit the relations between the City of El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.   Action details Not available
25-1017 114. ResolutionsA Resolution dissolving the Regional Renewable Energy Advisory Council in accordance with the direction provided by the El Paso City Council on May 12, 2025 to consolidate and streamline the Boards and Commissions of the City of El Paso.   Action details Not available
25-1024 115. ResolutionsA Resolution amending the Rules of Order to adjust the notification deadline to appear by videoconference.   Action details Not available
25-1025 116. ResolutionsAmending the Resolution to attend City Council meetings via videoconference changing the notification deadline.   Action details Not available
25-975 217. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”), a home rule municipal corporation, and the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (“Authority”), to extend the term of the Interlocal Agreement; to amend the Authority’s scope of work to include, if necessary, eminent domain services; and to increase the amount that the City shall compensate the Authority from an amount not-to-exceed $475,655.86 to an amount not-to-exceed $583,655.86, an increase of $108,000.00.   Action details Not available
25-994 118. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality project, the Traffic Management Center Upgrade, Phase 4 project, which has an estimated total project cost of $5,466,970.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $415,590.00 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement.   Action details Not available
25-999 119. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for a Congestion Mitigation Air Quality project, the Traffic Management Center Upgrade, Phase 5 project, which has an estimated total project cost of $6,642,689.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is estimated at $504,967.00 plus any cost overruns. Further, that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign all documents, agreement amendments, and perform all actions required to carry out the obligations of the City under this agreement.   Action details Not available
25-970 120. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, be authorized to sign a First Amendment to the Independent Contractor Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas and Pablo Marrero-Nunez for the latter to continue to provide services as a Pharmacist to the City of El Paso through August 31, 2026 with the option to extend for an additional year in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year.   Action details Not available
25-989 121. ResolutionsRequest that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify Legend + White Animal Health Corp. that the City is terminating Contract No. 2021-1258 Animal Food for default, pursuant to Part 4, Article 8, Section B of this contract due to contractor’s failure to cure performance, and that the termination shall be effective as of August 19, 2025.   Action details Not available
25-1004 122. ResolutionsA Resolution to accept the annual review of the Service and Assessment Plan for the El Paso Public Improvement District No. 2 (Eastside Sports Complex), approved on October 17, 2017.   Action details Not available
25-1033 123. ResolutionsThat the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the purpose of allowing the City to construct, maintain, and operate a public trail head on the highway right-of-way at Roadway LP-375; Control Section No. 2552-01, at the intersection of Woodrow Bean Transmountain Drive and Paseo Del Norte Road.   Action details Not available
25-1060 124. Board Re-AppointmentsSandra DiFrancesco to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Action details Not available
25-976 125. Applications for Tax RefundsThat the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment A).   Action details Not available
25-988 126. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of June 21, 2025 - July 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.   Action details Not available
25-1052 127. Notice for NotationAccept the donation of $1,500.00 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 & Rec- Live Active, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming.   Action details Not available
25-1053 128. Notice for NotationAccept the donation of $2,000.00 from The Hospitals at Providence 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 & Rec- Live Active, and other district health, wellness, and educational programming.   Action details Not available
25-1041 129. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amounts of $2,500 from Gayle & Woody Hunt, $1,500 from Judy & Kirk Robison, $1,000 from Lane Gaddy, $1,500 from Nancy & Steve Fox, $1,500 from Ellen & Raul Ordaz, $1,500 from Dana & Adam Frank, $1,000 from David Osborn, $2,000 from Linda Troncoso, $1,000 from Cinco Houghton, $1,000 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,000 from Scott Schwartz, $1,500 from Peter Spier, $1,500 from Jose Erives, $1,500 from Ted Houghton, $500 from Jack Chapman, $1,500 from Tita & Josh Hunt, $1,500 from Blake Anderson, $1,500 from Laura and Pat Gordon, $1,000 from Patrick Gordon, $1,000 from Sherri & Clinton Wolf, $1,500 from Margarita & Edward Escudero, $850 from Bridget Smith, $1,000 from Thomas Georges, $1,500 from Stanley Jobe, $2,500 from Frederick Francis, $1,500 from Patricia & Chagra Russell, $1,000 from Aria Construction Inc., $1,000 from Ruben Chavez.   Action details Not available
25-1057 130. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amount of $3,000 from Stanley P. Jobe, and $1,000 from Raymond Palacios.   Action details Not available
25-987 131. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2025-0015 Police Motorcycles to Jimenez Motorsports, LLC dba BMW Motorcycles of San Antonio. This change order will increase referenced contract by $84,095.82 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $652,065.84. This Change Order will increase the capacity of the contract due to the 2025 models of the motorcycles not going into production therefore requesting the police motorcycles that are available which are the 2026 models. Department: Police Award to: Jimenez Motorsports, LLC dba BMW Motorcycles of San Antonio City & State: San Antonio, TX Current Contract Estimated Award: $567,970.02 Change Order Amount: $84,095.82 Total Estimated Award $652,065.84 Account(s) 321-4930- 21000-580290- PIF23PDCAP Funding Source(s): Heavy Equipment District(s): All This was a Non-Competitive Award - Unit Price Contract.   Action details Not available
25-995 132. Best Value ProcurementThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2022-0375 Janitorial Services - Police Facilities to Ace Government Services, LLC. This change order will increase referenced contract by $596,522.55 for a total amount not to exceed $3,903,881.25. This change order will increase contract capacity for additional locations that were not on the original contract but have been determined necessary until contract expiration on March 12, 2027. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Ace Government Services City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $3,307,358.70 Change Order Amount: $596,522.55 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $3,903,881.25 Account(s): 532-1000-522260-31040-P3120 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Award - unit price contract.   Action details Not available
25-1006 133. Best Value ProcurementThe award of Solicitation 2025-0292 Maintenance of Overhead Doors - City Facilities to D.H. Pace Company, Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $750,00.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $500,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $1,250,000.00. This contract will provide parts and maintenance service for all overhead doors at city facilities. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $50,219.63 for the initial term, which represents a 7.18% increase due to an increase in the price for parts and services. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: D.H. Pace Company, Inc. City & State: Olathe, KS Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $ 250,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $ 750,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $ 500,000.00 Total Estimated Award $1,250,000.00 Account(s) 53   Action details Not available
25-992 134. Request for ProposalsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0287 Traffic Signals Phase I to ZTEX Construction, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $1,278,120.25. This project will consist of installation of traffic signals to enhance vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow at various intersections throughout the city. Intersections included in this project are Redd Road and Gus Rallis Drive, Alameda Avenue and Polo Inn Road, Tierra Este Road and RC Poe Road. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: ZTEX Construction, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Proposal I, II, III Contract Term: 295 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Proposal I: $375,317.20 Base Proposal II: $443,505.90 Base Proposal III: $459,297.15 Total Estimated Award: $1,278,120.25 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 29110 - 280270 - PCP23D1TSGNLRD4 190 - 4825 - 29110 - 280270 - PCP23D3TSGNLAL5 190 - 4825 - 29110 - 280270 - PCP23D5TSGNLTE3 Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 1, 3 & 5 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purcha   Action details Not available
25-1000 135. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0294 Animal Food (Re-Bid) to PetSmart LLC for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,476,648.00. This contract will allow the Animal Services Department to purchase food for the animals in the shelters. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $541,429.20 for the initial term, which represents a 57.89% increase due to additional quantities. Department: Animal Services Award to: PetSmart, LLC City & State: Phoenix, AZ Item(s): ALL Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: $492,216.00 Year 2: $492,216.00 Year 3: $492,216.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,476,648.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $1,476,648.00 Account(s) 225-2580-25110-531100 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to PetSmar   Action details Not available
25-980 136. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Unit 4 Replat A, 3101 N. Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) to C-2/sc (Commercial/special contract). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3101 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: Martha Summerford, PZRZ24-00033ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-981 137. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00015, to allow for a ballroom on the property described as all of Lot 6 and a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Subdivision Unit 4 Replat A, 3101 N. Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being a provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3101 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: Martha Summerford, PZST24-00015   Action details Not available
25-982 138. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 5, Block 48, Pebble Hills Unit 4 Replat A, 3113 North Lee Trevino Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial/special contract) to C-3/sc (Commercial/special contract) and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 3113 North Lee Trevino Drive Applicant: The Savage Oil Company, PZRZ24-00028   Action details Not available
25-983 139. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00005, to allow for a planned residential development on the property described as Lot 34, and 35, Block 6, Stiles Gardens, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.470 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 7233-7235 Dale Road Applicant: EVIS Properties LLC, PZST24-00005   Action details Not available
25-1005 140. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the following real property known as: Parcel 1: A Portion of Tract 3A, S.A. & M.G. Railway Company Survey No. 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to PR-II (Planned Residential II); and, Parcel 2: A Portion of Tract 3A, S.A. & M.G. Railway Company Survey No. 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial); and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: North of Montoya Ln., and West of Desert Blvd. Applicant: Charles Patrick Mitchell, PZRZ25-00005   Action details Not available
25-1019 141. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Repealing Ordinances 011469 and 019329 that created the Americorps Seniors Advisory Council of the City of El Paso.   Action details Not available
25-1021 142. OrdinancesAn Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 015105 (an Ordinance Creating the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board) as amended by Ordinance No. 017990, to repeal references and language regarding the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board.   Action details Not available
25-996 143. Other BusinessDiscussion 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 18, 2025, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026, which begins on September 1, 2025 and ends on August 31, 2026.AmendPass Action details Video Video
25-1009 144. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2025 - 2026 for the City of El Paso.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-1011 145. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on an Ordinance levying FY 2025 - 2026 taxes.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-898 146. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.010 (Definitions), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.030 (Parking Benefit District Requirements), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.060 (Application Requirements), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety; and amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.58 (Schedules), Section 12.58.080 (Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entirety.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-899 147. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.230 (Schedule XX-Parking Benefit Districts), to amend references and language regarding the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee in its entiretyAdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-848 148. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) Section 035 (Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)) to update requirements for accessory dwelling units. The Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.AmendFail Action details Video Video
25-848 148. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) Section 035 (Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)) to update requirements for accessory dwelling units. The Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Action details Video Video
25-851 149. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety the following provisions of El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Provisions and Definitions), Article II (Definitions). The Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Action details Not available
25-852 150. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 14 (Off-Street Parking, Loading and Storage Standards), Article I (Vehicular Parking), Section 050 (Parking Requirements and Standards) and Section 070 (Parking Reductions) to remove off-street parking requirements for development located in certain areas of the city. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.AmendPass Action details Video Video
25-855 151. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00012, to allow for a professional office use and 100% parking reduction on the property described as being the East 30 feet of the West 60 feet of Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 273, Campbell Addition, 509 Rio Grande Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed special permit meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 509 Rio Grande Avenue Applicant: Anthony and Jessica Mendez, PZST24-00012AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-920 152. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 019580 vacating a 1.061 acre portion of Randolph Street and Blacker Avenue Rights-Of-Way, to include the entirety of the intersection of Randolph Street and Blanchard Avenue, located within Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Subject Property: Randolph Street and Blacker Avenue Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System SURW23-00013AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-881 153. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.40 (Department of Museums and Cultural Affairs), to remove references and language regarding the Museums and Cultural Affairs Board in Sections 2.40.030, 2.40.040, 2.40.050, 2.40.060, 2.40.070, and 2.40.080.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-912 154. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.08 (City Plan Commission) to add Section 2.08.160 (Climate and Sustainability) in order to modify the purview of City Plan Commission to include Climate and Sustainable Development.   Action details Not available
25-913 155. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), to amend Chapter 2.22 (Open Space Advisory Board) and replace with Chapter 2.22 (Reserved). To remove references and language regarding the Open Space Advisory Board in its entirety.   Action details Not available
25-939 156. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration And Personnel), to remove Chapter 2.72 (Committee on Border Relations) to remove references and language regarding the Committee on Border Relations in its entirety.   Action details Not available
25-934 257. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.20 (Boards of Parks and Recreation), to remove reference and language regarding the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board in Chapter 2.20.   Action details Not available
25-901 258. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.28 (Animal Shelter Advisory Committee), to remove references and language regarding the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee in its entirety.   Action details Not available
25-968 159. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 018746, Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.06 (Procedures for Placing Matters on the Agenda of the City Council). Section 2.06.020 (Timely Submission), to amend the deadlines to timely submit agenda items and give the City Clerk authority to establish revised deadlines as necessary to conform with State law; Section 2.06.040 (Summary Explanation and Back-Up Materials) to amend the deadlines for the submission of the summary explanation and back up materials; Section 2.06.070 (Timely Submission of Proposed Legal Documents) to amend the deadline to timely submit a copy of proposed legal documents to City Council; Section 2.06.110 (Placement of Items on the Agenda by City Council Members) to amend the deadlines by which City Council Representatives may place matters relating to reporting, appointments, presentations, or request action and change the term “Legislative Review Committees” to “Informal Work Sessions.”AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-997 160. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.03 (Amplified Sound Permit), Article I (General Provisions), Section 5.03.010 (Compliance Required) to add exception for food service establishments and restaurants; Section 5.03.020 (Definitions) to add definition of food service establishment and restaurant; the penalty as provided in 5.03.130 of the City Code.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-1002 161. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.40 (Noise), Section 9.40.010 (Definitions) to add definitions for decibel readings using the C-weighted system (DB(C)), food service establishment and restaurant; Section 9.40.020 (Applicability) to clarify an exception for delivery of supplies to establishments; Section 9.40.030 (Sound Level Violations) to clarify the maximum sound level for “A” and “C” readings and the timeframe for enforcement for restaurants; the penalty as provided in Section 9.40.070 of the City Code.   Action details Not available
25-1008 162. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.12 (Food and Food Handling Establishments), Section 9.12.007 (Applicability) of the El Paso City Code to perform the following in accordance with House Bill 2844 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session: amend Section 9.12.007 (Applicability), to add a separate provision. The penalty as provided in 9.12.890 of the El Paso City Code.   Action details Not available
25-1058 163. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft and engage into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of El Paso, El Paso Community Foundation, and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) USA in order to complete the process for the City of El Paso to be designated a Child Friendly City under UNICEF’s Child Friendly Cities Initiative.   Action details Not available
25-1059 164. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a presentation made by city staff regarding the city's current plan for implementing Goal 3 of our Strategic Plan to “Promote the Visual Image of El Paso” for maintenance of medians and other areas specifically addressing overgrowth of weeds and vegetation. The presentation should include the city's existing schedule and priority list for weed abatement, number of crews currently assigned to address these issues and their geographic coverage, estimated timelines for completion citywide, adjustments to staffing, equipment, or contracts that could accelerate cleanup and plans for communication with the public regarding process and expected completion dates. The presentation should be presented to Council within two weeks of this item's approval.   Action details Not available
25-1007 165. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for solicitation 2025-0521 Parking Meters Maintenance to CivicSmart Parking Technologies, Inc., the sole source provider for Liberty Next Gen (LNG) Single Space Meters, spare parts and maintenance for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $450,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: A decrease of $763,816.00 for the initial term, which represents a 62.93% decrease, due to this service mainly consisting of providing spare parts for the required maintenance of existing equipment. Department: International Bridges Award to: CivicSmart Parking Technologies, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): ALL Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $150,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award:    Action details Not available
25-1001 166. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0340 Pebble Hills Reconstruction & Resurfacing Improvements to ZTEX Construction, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $7,657,740.10. This project will consist of reconstruction and resurfacing of Pebble Hills Boulevard. Resurfacing limits will include three sections: Yarbrough Drive to Lee Trevino Drive, Outrigger Street to Loop 375, Rich Beem Boulevard to John Hayes Street, and reconstruction limits will include Zaragoza Road to Rich Beem Boulevard. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: ZTEX Construction, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Proposal I Contract Term: 278 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Proposal I: $7,657,740.10 Total Estimated Award: $7,657,740.10 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 29110 - 580270 - PCP23ARTRECON01 Funding Source(s): 2022 Community Progress Bond District(s): 3, 5 & 6 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement departments recommend award as indicated to   Action details Not available
25-974 167. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and GARVER, LLC, an Arkansas, USA, Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC), for a project known as “Civil Engineering Services for the El Paso International Airport Terminal Ramp Pavement Reconstruction” for an amount not to exceed $2,386,100.00; that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $2,486,100.00; and 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 the execution of the Agreement.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-977 168. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution approving the project recommendations, as set forth in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution, for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 Community Progress Bond.AmendPass Action details Video Video
25-963 169. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the results of Round 9 of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit.AmendPass Action details Video Video
25-964 170. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the results of the Parks and Recreation Department - Park Usage Permit Audit A2025-01.AcceptedPass Action details Video Video
25-991 171. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate the listed budget transfer: 1. Transfer project savings to Mission Valley Regional Command Center Locker/Bathrooms Renovation to complete project. Original funding source 2019 Public Safety Bond. 2. Transfer project savings to Westside Medians Illumination and Landscaping Improvements project. Original funding source 2019 Certificates of Obligation. 3. Set up budget from Investment Interest for - Trailhead Parking Areas-Bear Ridge. Original funding source 2012 Quality of Life Bond.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-1028 172. Other BusinessDiscussion and action regarding recruitment options on the search for a Chief Internal Auditor.AmendPass Action details Video Video
25-996 143. Other BusinessDiscussion 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 18, 2025, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025 - 2026, which begins on September 1, 2025 and ends on August 31, 2026.Approved as RevisedPass Action details Video Video
25-1028 172. Other BusinessDiscussion and action regarding recruitment options on the search for a Chief Internal Auditor.Approved as RevisedPass Action details Video Video
25-963 169. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the results of Round 9 of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit.AcceptedPass Action details Video Video
25-977 168. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution approving the project recommendations, as set forth in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution, for the Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) funded under the 2022 Community Progress Bond.Approved as RevisedPass Action details Video Video