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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-1454 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of December 2, 2025, the Work Session of November 17, 2025, and the Work Session of December 1, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-103 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-1440 13. ResolutionsThat the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Temporary Construction License between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas (“TXDOT”) for TXDOT’s use and reconstruction of a portion of the City of El Paso’s right-of-way immediately adjacent to property owned by the State of Texas, as part of State Highway 178 (Artcraft Road) road widening project.   Not available Not available
25-1428 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-1460 35. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to take all necessary actions to dissolve the El Paso Public Improvement District No. 1 (Thunder Canyon/District).   Not available Not available
25-1444 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Overhead Electrical Easement, granting an easement to the El Paso Electric Company to provide electrical power to property owned by the City of El Paso within the municipal limits of the City, said easement more particularly described as: A Portion of Lot 1, Municipal Center Subdivision, An Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as recorded in Volume 24, Page 16, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
25-1468 17. Board Re-AppointmentsChristopher Olivares to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-1449 18. Board AppointmentsLouis Sokol to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Not available
25-1471 19. Board AppointmentsAlfonso Jurado Jr. to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Not available Not available
26-0005 110. Board AppointmentsJoseph Gaskins to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.   Not available Not available
26-0006 111. Board AppointmentsKim Reagan to the City Plan Commission by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.   Not available Not available
26-0035 112. Board AppointmentsNoemi Herrera Rojas as a Regular Member to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.   Not available Not available
26-0036 113. Board AppointmentsHoward Goldberg to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Not available Not available
26-0037 114. Board AppointmentsPaul Andrew de la Peña to the Capital Improvements Advisory Board by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Not available
26-0038 115. Board AppointmentsJakob M. Reynolds to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Not available
25-1451 116. 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 overpayment exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B).   Not available Not available
25-1452 117. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of October 21, 2025 - November 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff.   Not available Not available
25-1457 118. Notice for NotationFor notation only - bids and proposals rejected administratively by the Purchasing Director. The reporting period covers from February 19, 2025 to December 5, 2025. 1. 2025-0035 Washing of Heavy - Duty Vehicles (Re-Bid) - Streets and Maintenance 2. 2026-0078 Shop Towels - Streets and Maintenance 3. 2025-0386R Union Plaza Redevelopment - Economic Development   Not available Not available
25-1455 119. Request for ProposalsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0031R Real Estate Appraisal Services - Airport to the following suppliers: 1) CBRE, Inc., 2) Steve R. Gragg dba Gragg Risk Management, LLC, 3) Lowery Property Advisors, LLC and 4) Wilkinson, Pendergras & Associates, LP, for a total estimated amount of $500,000.00. This contract will implement on-call professional appraisal services to assist the El Paso International Airport department with expediting and completing tasks for real estate transactions. Contract Variance: N/A Department: El Paso International Airport Award to Supplier 1: CBRE, Inc. City & State: Atlanta, GA Total Annual Estimated Award: $25,000.00 Total Initial Term Estimated Award: $75,000.00 Total Option Term Estimated Award: $50,000.00 Award to Supplier 2: Steve R. Gragg dba Gragg Risk Management, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Total Annual Estimated Award: $25,000.00 Total Initial Term Estimated Award: $75,000.00 Total Option Term Estimated Award: $50,000.00 Award to Supplier 3: Lowery Property Advisors, LLC City & State: Irv   Not available Not available
25-1446 120. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2026-0060 Vehicle Washing to Sun City Eco Wash LLC, for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $550,800.00. This contract will provide vehicle washing services for the fleet 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 $352,800.00 which represents a 178.18% increase due to additional quantities, services and price increases. Department: Police Award to: Sun City Eco Wash LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $183,600.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $550,800.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $550,800.00 Account(s): 321-1000-21050-522280 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Police Departments recommend award as indicated to Sun City Eco Wash LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder   Not available Not available
25-1438 221. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar, for the purchase price of $16,080.00; such real property municipally known and numbered as 212 Dolan Street, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
25-1437 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting special permit No. PZST25-00008, to allow for infill development with reduction to the side street setback and a 60% parking reduction on the property described as Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, Block 104, Campbell’s Addition, 600 South Stanton 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 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: 600 South Stanton Street Applicant: Alicia Coronel and Luis Carlos Coronel, PZST25-00008   Not available Not available
25-1445 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.18 (Outdoor Lighting Code), Article X (Other Exemptions), Section 18.18.376 (City-owned Facilities), to add an exemption related to the Sun City Lights Program associated projects; the penalty is as provided for in Section 18.18.400 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1459 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lot 35, Block 54, Vista Hills Subdivision Unit Eleven, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-2/sc/sp (Apartment/special contract/special permit) to C-1/sc/sp (Commercial/special contract/special permit). 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: 1991 Saul Kleinfeld Applicant: Simpatico East Property LLC, PZRZ25-00021   Not available Not available
25-1412 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Buyer, for the purchase price of $152,000.00; such real property legally described as Tract 17-B-2-A-5, Block 12, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas according to the resurvey of Ysleta Grant made for tax purposes, and numbered as 12 Ysleta TR 17-B-2-A-5, El Paso, Texas 79907.   Not available Not available
25-1413 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Cortez Wholesale Inc., for the purchase price of $165,000; such real property legally described as Alameda & Piedras-PID 212380.   Not available Not available
25-1363 227. 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 128. 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 129. 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 130. 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
25-1414 231. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Vacating a portion of Resler Drive Right-of-Way located on a 0.172-acre portion of Tract 1B, S.J. Larkin Survey 266, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of Paseo Del Norte Rd. and West of Resler Dr. Applicant: Jacob Harris, Plexxar Unit #1 LLC. SURW25-00011   Not available Not available
25-1415 232. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Comanche EP LLC to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a balcony, the surface encroachment of (2) two sets of stairs and a backflow water preventer, and the subsurface encroachment of a basement, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 312 E. Overland Avenue, El Paso, Texas; setting the license term for ten years (10) with one (1) renewable ten (10) year term. Subject Property: 312 E. Overland Avenue Applicant: Comanche EP LLC PSPN25-00002   Not available Not available
25-1430 133. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending the 2025 Proposed Thoroughfare System, as incorporated into Plan El Paso, to delete the proposed collector extension of Ninth Street that runs between La Mesa Street and Vinton Avenue; to delete the proposed collector connection between Suncrest Drive and Vin Rambla Drive; and to connect collectors Suncrest Drive and Vin Morella Way to 1-10.   Not available Not available
26-0003 134. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 3 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $5,000.00, to support current and future programming for youth, seniors, and athletic activities; initiatives; events; community meetings; and other events in District 3 serves the municipal purpose of fostering a positive community atmosphere, promotes cultural enrichment, supports local initiatives, and enhances the overall quality of life for El Paso residents; and That discretionary funds be used for the purchase of items, including but not limited to water, refreshments, snacks, prizes, and recognition or award items, for events that may be held at various community locations, including but not limited to District 3 parks, libraries, city facilities; and Further, 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.   Not available Not available
26-0008 135. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00, for the execution, promotion, and programming of District 2 holiday events including, but not limited to, the Five Points Holiday Party, as well as for food at senior centers and other holiday events within District 2, which serves the municipal purpose of enhancing the quality of life for El Paso residents and fosters community pride and encourages civic engagement.   Not available Not available
26-0015 136. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to rename Fortaleza Park (14800 Tierra Fortaleza Ave., El Paso, TX 79938) to Trotter Memorial Park in memory of Sebastian Rowan Trotter and Charlotte Emery Trotter.   Not available Not available
26-0019 137. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council authorizes the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,900.00) to be used towards December community events hosted by District 8 including “Tamales with Canales” and “Segundo Barrio Holiday Luncheon.   Not available Not available
26-0039 138. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to direct El Paso Water Utilities to schedule and conduct 8 city council district community meetings regarding the proposed budget and rate increase. These meetings should be held between now and January 13, 2026 to ensure adequate public outreach and input prior to budget adoption on January 14, 2026. The purpose of these community meetings is to: - Provide residents with clear information on the proposed budget and any associated rate adjustments - Offer the public an opportunity for questions and feedback - Ensure transparency and community engagement in the budget development process Further, City Manager is directed to coordinate with El Paso Water to finalize meeting dates, locations, and communication plans to ensure broad community awareness.   Not available Not available
25-1442 139. 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 2026-0059 Postal Services to US Postal Service for a three (3) year term for an estimated amount of $650,000.00. This contract will allow the Tax Office to have a three-year contract to provide the tax bills to residents in a timely manner each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $300,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 85.71% increase due to price increases for postal services. Department: Tax Office Award to: US Postal Service City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $216,666.67 Initial Term Estimated Award: $650,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $650,000.00 Account(s): 206-3700-19040-540030 Funding Source(s): Tax Office Enterprise Fund District(s): All This is a Non-Competitive    Not available Not available
25-1465 140. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on Agreement No. 2022-0400 CopLogic - Online Reporting Software, with LexisNexis CopLogic Solutions, Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis Risk Solutions, to continue to provide citizen online reporting system that creates and submits police incident report posted in to the existing Police Department’s records management system, each fiscal year as governed by City Council’s approval of the annual City budget.   Not available Not available
25-1441 141. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0452 to Traffic Logix Corporation for an initial term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $972,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $648,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $1,620,000.00. This contract will allow Streets and Maintenance to purchase speed cushions to slow traffic down to the 15-25 mph range. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $651,625.00 for the initial term, which represents a 67.29% increase due to an increase in quantities and additional section panels for speed cushions added to the scope of work. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Traffic Logix Corporation City & State: Spring Valley, NY Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $324,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $972,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $648,0   Not available Not available
25-1443 142. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0396 Citywide Street Resurfacing 2025 - 2027 to ZTEX Construction, Inc. for a term of seven hundred thirty (730) consecutive calendar days for an estimated amount of $17,557,570.00. This project will consist of milling and paving of various asphalt streets throughout the City of El Paso right-of-way. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: ZTEX Construction, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Items: All Total Contract Time: 730 Consecutive Calendar Days Total Estimated Award: $17,557,570.00 Accounts: 532-2560-32120-522270-P22STYR3RES 532-2560-32120-522270-P23STYR4RES 532-4825-29110-522270-PCP25RESBOND03 532-2560-32040-522270-P25STYR6ART Funding Sources: FY22 Residential Street Resurf- PayGo FY23 Residential Street Resurf- PayGo FY25 Bond- Community Progress Bond FY25 Arterial Street Resurfacing Districts: All This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing, Streets and Maintenance, and Capital Improvem   Not available Not available
25-1461 143. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action that the City Manager is authorized to sign the agreement associated with the award of Solicitation No. 2025-0432R Sun Metro Transit Operations Maintenance Building Reconstruction to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC. for an initial amount of $5,000.00 for preconstruction services; and that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional preconstruction services in the amount of $20,000 if the services are necessary for the proper execution of the project. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Pre-Construction Services Total Estimated Award: $5,000.00 Account(s): 560-3230-60050-58270-SMFY25RCV Funding Source(s): Sun Metro Recovery Operations District(s): 3 This is a Construction Manager-at-Risk procurement. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC, the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procu   Not available Not available
25-1458 144. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Alvidrez Associates, Inc., a Texas corporation, for a project known as “Architect and Engineering Services for Sun Metro Transit Operations Center (TOC) Reconstruction” for an amount not to exceed $1,300,403.50; 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 the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project, for a total amount of $1,400,403.50; 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
25-1448 145. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0296 Veterinary Vaccines to be determined by the casting of lots conducted in the presence of the governing body of the municipality.   Not available Not available
25-1453 146. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer of $1,694,377 from Top 50 Arterials Master Plan to setup Top 50 Arterials - Lomaland II project as part of the Top 50 Arterials- Community Progress Bond.   Not available Not available
25-1462 247. Other BusinessDiscussion and Action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a Texas Economic Development ("TED") Incentive Program Fund Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Rancho Del Rey IC, LLC, in support of the Rancho Del Rey Logistics Park. The five-year Agreement provides $2,325,000 in TED Fund grants, tied to development performance metrics. The Agreement meets the requirements of the Texas Economic Development (TED) Program Policy, supports the trade and logistics sectors, and demonstrates a sufficient net positive impact to El Paso Electric's ("EPE") Texas Service Area.   Not available Not available
26-0004 148. Other BusinessDiscussion and Action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to that certain Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) executed on April 26, 2022 by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the Mills Plaza Properties V, LP, a Texas limited partnership and Kress Tunnel, LLC, a Texas limited liability company (collectively, “Applicant”), to provide a twelve (12)-month extension to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy in consideration of the Applicant increasing the Minimum Investment to $30,000,000.   Not available Not available