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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available Meeting Extra1: 04-14-2026 Revised Addition to the Agenda 04-14-2026 Revised Addition to the Agenda  
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26-0467 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 1, 2026, and the Work Session of March 30, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0047 12. Request to ExcuseRequest to excuse Mayor Renard U. Johnson from the April 14, 2026 City Council Meeting.   Not available Not available
26-0447 23. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Sol Summit from 5:00pm on Thursday, April 30,2026 to 8:00 am on Monday, May 4, 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 TEA30A) 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 Street between Franklin Street and Mills Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Rave Marketing & Events LLC - Gina Roe-Davis Case Number: CSEV25-00222   Not available Not available
26-0454 24. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Badass Human Race 2026 from 5:30 am on Sunday , May 31, 2026 to 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 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 TEA30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street and Texas Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Nahum Avila Case Number: CSEV26-00005   Not available Not available
26-0455 25. ResolutionsA Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Badass Human Race 2026 from 7:00 am on Saturday , May 30, 2026 to 5:00 pm on Sunday, May 31, 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 TEA30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street between Franklin Street and Texas Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30A agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Nahum Avila Case Number: CSEV26-00024   Not available Not available
26-0442 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso, and LEC Engineering, Inc, dba LOI Engineers, a Domestic For-Profit Corporation, for a project known as “2026-0189R Geotechnical & Material Testing Services for the All-Abilities Playground Project” for an amount not to exceed $79,241.60.   Not available Not available
26-0468 17. Special AppointmentsThat City Council Representative, Deanna Maldonado-Rocha be appointed as a City Representative to the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Transportation Policy Board to replace City Council Representative, Josh Acevedo, effective immediately.   Not available Not available
26-0471 18. Board Re-AppointmentsBenjamin Avalos to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.   Not available Not available
26-0478 19. Board Re-AppointmentsJuan Uribe to the City Plan Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.   Not available Not available
26-0480 110. Board Re-AppointmentsFrancie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Not available Not available
26-0469 111. Board AppointmentsAntonio Morales to the Building and Standards Commission by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.   Not available Not available
26-0462 112. Best Value ProcurementThe?award of Solicitation?2026-0086 Floor Stripping & Waxing Services?to?Ace Government Services, LLC.,?for?an initial?term of?three (3)?years?for an estimated amount of $900,000.00.?The award also includes a?two (2) year?option?for an estimated amount of?$600,000.00. The total contract time is for?five (5)?years for a total estimated amount of?$1,500,000.? Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: Ace Government Services, LLC. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $300,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $900,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $600,000.00 Total Estimated Award $1,500,000.00 Account(s) 451-1000-51230-522060-P5106 451-1000-51260-522060-P5111 451-1000-51270-522060-P5114 451-1000-51295-522060-P5116 451-1000-51240-522060-P5108 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All ? This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Park   Not available Not available
26-0463 113. Best Value ProcurementThe?award of Solicitation?2026-0084 Extermination Services?to?El Valle Pest Control, LLC?for?an initial?term of?three (3)?years for an estimated amount of $83,457.00.?The award also includes a?two (2)?year?option?for an estimated amount of?$55,638.00. The total contract time is for?five (5)?years for a total estimated amount of?$139,095.00.? Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: El Valle Pest Control, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $27,819.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $83,457.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $55,638.00 Total Estimated Award $139,095.00 Account(s) 451-1000-51230-522200-P5106 451-1000-51240-522200-P5108 451-1000-51260-522200-P5111 451-1000-51270-522200-P5114 451-1000-51295-522200-P5116 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks & Recreation departments recommend award as in   Not available Not available
26-0460 214. Request for ProposalsThe?award of Solicitation?2026-0132R Public Health Accreditation Consultant to Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc., for an initial term of one (1)?year for an estimated amount of $240,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00.? Department: Public Health Award to: Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. City & State: Chapel Hill, NC Item(s): All Term: 1 Year Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $240,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $240,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $240,000.00 Account(s) 341-2140-41330-522150-G4126A2WRK Funding Source(s): Public Health Grants District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement?for a?new?contract. ?? The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Public Health departments recommend award as indicated to Ascendient Healthcare Advisors, Inc., the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors?established?in the evaluation criteria fo   Not available Not available
26-0434 115. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Martin Armendariz, for the purchase price of $345,000.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Bootheville No. 2, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 5, Page 54, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0446 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles & Traffic), Chapter 12.54 (Towing Regulations and Fees) to amend Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) to add additional penalty sections and add Section 12.54.070 (Violations) to prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents; The penalty as provided by Section 12.54.040 (Penalty) of the City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0438 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00013, to allow for a side setback reduction on the property described as Lot 20, Block 52, Indian Ridge Unit 11, 3305 Hiawatha Dr., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 3305 Hiawatha Dr. Applicant: Vista del Sol Architectural Case Number: PZST25-00013   Not available Not available
26-0449 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of all of Lots 1-16 and 21-32, and the Vacated Alley in Block 72, Cotton Addition, 210 Lee Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to C-4 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 210 Lee Street Applicant: Rescue Mission of El Paso Inc. Case Number: PZRZ25-00020   Not available Not available
26-0461 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance vacating a portion of a 60 foot road out of O.A. Danielson Survey No. 310, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject property: West of Zaragoza Rd. and North of Interstate 10 Hwy. Applicant: Jorge Sanchez Case Number: SURW25-00012   Not available Not available
26-0309 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc, for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026]   Not available Not available
26-0310 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc., for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 10, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026]   Not available Not available
26-0384 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Victor Hugo Duran Salcedo and Maricruz Moreno Sanchez, for the purchase price of $39,228.00; such real property legally described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 3, Map of Hughes Subdivision out of Block 2, Alameda Acres, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0420 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) to add Chapter 12.57 (Electronically Operated Parking Control Systems), of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: add Section 12.57.010 Definitions, Section 12.57.020 Imposition and Amount of Civil Penalty, Section 12.57.030 Enforcement and Procedures, Section 12.57.040 Administrative Adjudication Hearing, Section 12.57.050 Affirmative Defenses, Section 12.57.060 Appeal, and Section 12.57.070 Enforcement of Judgement; the penalty as provided in Section 12.57.030.   Not available Not available
26-0394 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection H (Forty-Five Miles Per Hour), to Delete Item: 14. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to Dalhart Drive, and to add Item: 40. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to a point 3.70 miles North of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection J (Fifty-Five Miles Per Hour), to delete Item: 5. McCombs Street from Dalhart Drive to its terminus at FM 3255, and to add Item: 10. McCombs Street from a point 3.70 miles North of Dyer Street to Stan Roberts Sr. Road. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0448 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Bonds, in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $71,140,000; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance, including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such Bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.   Not available Not available
26-0450 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of El Paso, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, in one or more series, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $435,355,000, for debt service savings; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of such Bonds; and resolving other matters which are necessary to effectuate such issuance; including the delegation of matters relating to the sale and issuance of such Bonds to an authorized City official within certain specified parameters.   Not available Not available
26-0451 127. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the redemption of certain outstanding obligations of the City; directing authorized City officials to effectuate the redemption of such obligations; resolving other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
26-0479 128. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council declares the expenditure of District 2 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for costs related to the holding of the annual “Pride Event” in the City Hall parking lot along with Destination El Paso, and El Paso Sun City Pride on June 27, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0443 129. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion by the Capital Improvement Department on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Mid-Year update for active, programmed and completed capital projects for FY 2026 to include Quality of Life, Public Safety and Community Progress Bonds, and Capital Programs.   Not available Not available
26-0470 130. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion on a report by Forvis Mazars, LLP on the financial and grants audit of the City of El Paso ("City"). The report to the City Council will include the audit opinion regarding the City financial statements and a brief overview of the financial results for the City for the fiscal year that ended August 31, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0439 131. ResolutionsDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council approves the list of projects and planning activities for the 2022 Community Progress Bond Proposition C funds.   Not available Not available
26-0386 232. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between CITY OF EL PASO (City), the COUNTY OF EL PASO (County), and the DOWNTOWN DECK PLAZA FOUNDATION (DDPF) in support of an opportunity to incorporate structural elements and future-proofing infrastructure to support a deck plaza (Downtown Deck Plaza) over a portion of the Texas Department of Transportation Downtown 10 project.   Not available Not available
26-0466 133. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the award of Task Order #10A-1 for Solicitation 2025-0087 Horizontal On-Call, Cedar Grove Improvements to Amstar, LLC. for a total estimated award of $1,600,000.00.   Not available Not available
26-0477 134. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer 1. To allocate QOL investment interest for the Zoo portfolio: identified projects to meet Association of Zoo's and Aquarium (AZA) standards, Asia Forest Complex and South American Pavilion; and transfer from project savings for Sea Lion exhibit upgrade. 2. To allocate QOL investment interest to Armijo Library, Clardy Fox Library, Doris Van Doren Library, Memorial Park Library, and Sergio Troncoso Library. 3. Transfer projects savings to Doniphan Dr. & Bird Avenue, and Doniphan Dr. & West Green Avenue traffic signalization projects.   Not available Not available
26-0489 2ADD1 ResolutionsDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 7 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for costs related to the annual Dia de Los Ninos, Dia de Los Libros event, held on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Pavo Real Park, which serves the municipal purpose of fostering community and encouraging literacy within the City of El Paso’s children population.   Not available Not available