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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/18/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-1390 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 28, 2025, the Regular City Council Meeting of November 4, 2025, and the Work Session of November 3, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-101 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-1356 13. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and RS&H, for a project known as “Civil Engineering Services for the El Paso International Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Ramp Expansion” for an amount not to exceed $697,936.47; 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 $797,936.47; 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.   Not available Not available
25-1360 54. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and MNK Architects, Inc., a professional limited liability company, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for the El Paso Police Department Westside Regional Command Center” for an amount not to exceed $612,642.18; and 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 $712,642.18; 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. This project was approved as part of the 2019 Public Safety Bond.   Not available Not available
25-1369 15. ResolutionsThat the City Manager or designee is authorized to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5649201 FY2026 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Bullet Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles FY2026" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $142,402.50, no cash match is required. The grant period will be from March 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.   Not available Not available
25-1364 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of rights-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Winterfest 2025 Opening Day & Lights Parade from Saturday, November 22, 2025, 6:00 am to 6:00 am. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Mesa St. between Franklin Ave. and Texas Ave. and Texas Ave. between Oregon St. and Octavia St. 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.   Not available Not available
25-1362 17. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City Of El Paso, and Alta Planning+Design, Inc. California, USA, foreign for-profit corporation, authorized to transact business in Texas, for a project known as “2025-0163 Bike Plan Update” for an amount not to exceed $400,000.00.The City Engineer may, without further authorization from the City Council and in a form approved by the City Attorney, increase the total payment identified for all basic services and reimbursables performed pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, if such services are necessary for proper execution of the Project and the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for the identified Project. In addition, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of the Agreement for Professional Services. In addition, the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to incre   Not available Not available
25-1389 18. ResolutionsA Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute a change order in the amount of $16,485.18 to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for the cost of water usage on the landscape irrigation, landscape planting, and landscape establishment for the Rojas Drive Widening Project, Contract No. 2022-0747. The original contract amount was $12,024,880.90. The new contract sum, including this change order notice and any previous change orders, is $12,056,583.01. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents and contract amendments necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution.   Not available Not available
25-1386 19. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement Regarding Mutual Cooperation (the “Agreement”) between the CITY OF EL PASO (the “CITY”), and the PASO DEL NORTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (the “PDNCF”), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in El Paso, Texas (collectively, the “Parties”) to coordinate with the Climate, Sustainability, and Energy Program (the “Program”) to provide a not-for-profit vehicle for gifts from private and other donors for the benefit of the Program for a term of five (5) years and shall automatically renew for successive additional one (1) year periods.   Not available Not available
25-1388 110. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement Regarding Mutual Cooperation (the “Agreement”) between the CITY OF EL PASO (the “CITY”), and the PASO DEL NORTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (the “PDNCF”), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in El Paso, Texas (collectively, the “Parties”) to coordinate with the Veterans and Military Affairs Program (the “Program”) to provide a not-for-profit vehicle for gifts from private and other donors for the benefit of the Program for a term of five (5) years and shall automatically renew for successive additional one (1) year periods.   Not available Not available
25-1394 111. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of rights-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Parade & Turkey Trot from 5:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for portions of Copia St. between La Luz Ave. and Tularosa Ave. upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation.   Not available Not available
25-1391 112. Board AppointmentsJordan Furman to the El Paso Housing Finance Corporation by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-1379 113. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of September 21, 2025 - October 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff.   Not available Not available
25-1393 114. Notice for NotationFor Notation Only - Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of October 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-1371 115. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2016-891R Delinquency Tax Collection Services to Delgado, Acosta, Spencer, Linebarger & Perez, LLP and Appraisal & Collection Technologies LLC. This change order will increase referenced contract by $360,000.00 for a total estimated amount not to exceed $1,950,000.00. This change order will add capacity to the contract to cover services until the expiration of the contract, December 2026. Department: Tax Office Award to: Delgado, Acosta, Spencer, Linebarger & Perez, LLP and Appraisal & Collection Technologies LLC City & State: San Antonio, TX Current Contract Estimated Award: $1,590,000.00 Change Order Amount: $360,000.00 Total Estimated Award $1,950,000.00 Account(s) 206-3700-19040-522020 Funding Source(s): Enterprise Funds District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications - Services Contract.   Not available Not available
25-1375 116. Best Value ProcurementThe award of Solicitation 2025-0458 Security Services Police to TriCorps Security Inc., for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $522,823.68. This contract will provide daily security guard services for the headquarters of the City of El Paso Police Department. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $49,623.68, which represents a 10.49% increase due to additional service hours and increase in hourly rates. Department: Police Award to: TriCorps Security Inc. City & State: Oklahoma City, OK Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $174,274.56 Initial Term Estimated Award: $522,823.68 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $522,823.68 Account(s) 321-1000-522120-21100 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): 2 This was a Best Value Bid Procurement - services contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Police Departments recommend award as indicated to TriCorps Sec   Not available Not available
25-1361 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dr. Roberto Moreno, for the purchase price of $130,000.00; such real property municipally known and numbered as 331 W. Missouri, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
25-1335 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a portion of a sixty-foot drainage easement (0.69 acres of land) located within Block 9, Canutillo Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: North of Los Mochis Dr. and West of Interstate 10 Applicant: Chanate Partners, LTD, SUET24-00006   Not available Not available
25-1363 219. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00009, to allow for infill development with reduction to average lot width and side yard setback on the property described as Lot 5, Block 37, Magoffin Addition, 911 Tays Street, 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. 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: 911 Tays Street Applicant: Luis Herrera, PZST25-00009   Not available Not available
25-1370 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 10, Eastwood Section 1, 7804 and 7808 Bois D' Arc Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), pursuant to Section 20.04.360, and approving a detailed site development plan pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for a medical office as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) zone district. 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: 7804 and 7808 Bois D' Arc Drive Applicant: Adaeze A. Onuoha, PZRZ24-00026   Not available Not available
25-1373 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Ibarra Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to C-2 (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: 3550 Rich Beem Blvd. Applicant: Lawson Apartments LLC, PZRZ25-00009   Not available Not available
25-1374 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00004, to allow for a ballroom on the property described as a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Ibarra Subdivision, 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. 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: 3550 Rich Beem Blvd. Applicant: Lawson Apartments LLC, PZST25-00004   Not available Not available
25-1372 223. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.04 (Definitions and Administration), Section 7.04.010 (Definitions), to amend the definition of “Animal,” amend the order of definitions, and add new definitions.   Not available Not available
25-1384 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.070 (Vicious Dogs); and an ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals), Chapter 7.12 (Dogs and Cats), to add Section 7.12.080 (Aggressive Dogs).   Not available Not available
25-1283 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of E.R. Talley Surveys No. 6 and 7, 4600 Edna Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-5 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 4600 Edna Ave. Applicant: City of El Paso, PZRZ25-00018   Not available Not available
25-1299 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.22 (Water and Wastewater Impact Fees), by adding Section 15.22.200 (Exemptions) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session.   Not available Not available
25-1300 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivision and Development Plats, Article II (Subdivision Standards), Chapter 19.18 (Traffic Impact Analysis), Chapter 19.23 (Easements, Block and Lot Design and Improvement Standards), and Article VI (Definitions), Chapter 19.50 (Definitions) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1301 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), Appendix B (Table of Density and Dimensional Standards), and Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards), in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1302 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 21 (SmartCode), Chapter 21.10 (General to all Plans), Chapter 21.30 (New Community Plans), Chapter 21.40 (Infill Community Plans), Chapter 21.50 (Building Scale Plans), Chapter 21.70 (Definition of Terms), and 21.80 (Tables) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 21.60 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1367 130. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on the current status of Environmental Services Department (ESD) median maintenance program.   Not available Not available
25-1376 131. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on the progress of developing the Climate Action Plan, with the next deliverable due on December 1st. This detailed document will outline various strategic initiatives and objectives aimed at mitigating climate-related risks and bolstering resilience within our community.   Not available Not available
25-1382 232. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on the 50th Year (2024-2025) Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the City of El Paso’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entitlement programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), including CDBG-CV (CARES Act) funds, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA).   Not available Not available
25-1368 133. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on the Environmental Services Department 5 year Capital Improvement Plan.   Not available Not available
25-1355 134. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to approve the Destination El Paso Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2025 Through FY 2026) in the estimated total projects cost amount of $4,160,000.00, and to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make all necessary budget transfer prior to the execution of the projects.   Not available Not available
25-1342 235. Other BusinessDiscussion and action that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso MHMR d/b/a Emergence Health Network for the purpose of continuing to operate a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) in the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
25-1380 136. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer of $2,460,711.23 from investment interest and $2,152,066.39 from project savings for a total of $4,612,777.62 to complete the East Side Regional Park Phase 2.   Not available Not available
25-1381 137. ResolutionsDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City reviews and approves the Five-Year Capital Improvements and Maintenance Plan ("Plan") for Municipal Management District Number 1 ("District"). This approval constitutes the City’s prior approval of the Plan under Section 375.207(b). The District may finance the improvements and issue bonds or other obligations for the projects identified in the approved Plan without further City Council approval, provided that all such financing complies with applicable law and the District’s enabling legislation. Nothing in this Resolution, nor in the City’s approval of the Plan, creates or constitutes any debt or liability of the City.   Not available Not available
25-1383 138. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to establish an Adopt-a-Street Program and to allow the City Manager or designee to develop guidelines, provide the authority to sign related agreements and establish funding sources to implement the program.   Not available Not available