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Meeting Details

Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/1/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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26-0985 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of August 17, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0059 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
26-0929 13. ResolutionsA Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be effective on August 18, 2026. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department also recommends that WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC be disqualified from entering into any contract with the City for a period of 3 years, for default and unsatisfactory performance. [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]   Not available Not available
26-0935 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
26-0970 15. ResolutionsA Resolution to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and cause to be recorded the Release of Lien attached to the Resolution as Attachment A and effectuate any accounting adjustments associated with the removal of the specific sales tax amounts previously invoiced to the properties identified in Exhibit A of Attachment A.   Not available Not available
26-0980 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.035- Exemption-Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner, of the property described as 62 Franklin Heights 12 & 13 (6000 Sq Ft), in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 1318 Montana Avenue is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2036 provided that all City Code requirements are met.   Not available Not available
26-0971 47. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for the Temporary 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 San Antonio Ave. and Overland 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. Applicant: Angel Reynosa Case Number: CSEV26-00109   Not available Not available
26-0972 18. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for Paso Del Norte (PDN) Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.   Not available Not available
26-0957 19. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of San Elizario, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of San Elizario, for which the City of San Elizario shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($107,930.00).   Not available Not available
26-0914 110. Special AppointmentsA Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]   Not available Not available
26-0966 111. Special AppointmentsA Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC).   Not available Not available
26-0964 112. 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
26-0993 113. Notice of Campaign ContributionsReceipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from James F. Scherr, $500 from Carlos Arturo Martinez, and $500 from Anthony Bruce Duncan.   Not available Not available
26-0956 214. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos Case Number: PZST26-00006   Not available Not available
26-0913 215. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must provide the name and address of the studio where they are employed as part of their application, Section 5.10.120 (Inspections) to further specify reasonable times at which the Director of Code Enforcement and other authorized representatives can conduct inspections of tattoo and body art studios, Section 5.10.140 (Denial) to specify that denying entry for inspection is grounds for denial of a studio registration application; the penalty as provided in Section 5.10.18 of the City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0990 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0981 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0983 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code   Not available Not available
26-0857 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-00011   Not available Not available
26-0925 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-00001   Not available Not available
26-0924 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs.   Not available Not available
26-0976 122. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to support the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference.   Not available Not available
26-0987 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $400 to support the following community programs: $400 for the Mission Valley Community Fair.   Not available Not available
26-0988 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to Rebuilding Together to support the She Builds Program.   Not available Not available
26-0989 125. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,750 to support the following community program: $1,750 for 2 Tables at the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) - A Star is Born Event.   Not available Not available
26-0992 126. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to approve the renaming of Lincoln Park, located at 4001 Durazno Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905 to “Lincoln Park - El Paso’s Chicano Park.”   Not available Not available
26-0912 127. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on a motion from City Council on 05/12/2026, directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days.   Not available Not available
26-0973 128. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0372 ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stage 1 & 2 to Dan Williams Company for a total estimated amount of $21,295,295.00. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: Dan Williams Company City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, Alternate 1 Contract Term: 530 Working Days Base Bid I: $11,751,040.00 Alternate I: $9,544,255.00 Total Estimated Award: $21,295,295.00 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP 562-3080-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP Funding Source(s): Airport Enterprise Fund Federal Aviation Administration Grant District(s): |99| This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to Dan Williams Company 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    Not available Not available
26-0974 129. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0429 Resler Drive Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $12,598,962.57. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 144 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $12,598,962.57 Total Estimated Award: $12,598,962.57 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 291100 - 580270 - PCP23STCONNRSLR Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): |99| This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, 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 estima   Not available Not available
26-0978 130. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0374 Montwood Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $18,172,452.74. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, II, III, Contract Term: 335 Working Days Base Bid I: $12,004,054.74 Base Bid II: $4,468,558.00 Base Bid III: $1,699,840.00 Total Estimated Award: $18,172,452.74 Account(s): 190-4825-29110-580270-PCP23STCONNMTWD Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): |99| This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvements Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, 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.   Not available Not available
26-0975 131. Request for ProposalsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Holland & Knight LLP City & State: Tampa, FL Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Years Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Total Estimated Award $240,000.00 Account(s) 105 - 2535 - P1055 - 11505 - 522150 Funding Source(s): Strategic Legislative Affairs - Interfund Transfers (Uses) District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Strategic & Legislative Affairs departments recommend award as indicated to Holland & Knight LLP the highest ranked offeror   Not available Not available
26-0968 232. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to interview all qualified applicants and the appointment of two (2) candidates to fill the vacancies for (2) Part-Time Municipal Court Magistrates.   Not available Not available