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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/17/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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26-0337 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of February 17, 2026 and March 3, 2026, the Special Meetings of February 20, 2026, and February 23, 2026, and the Work Session of March 2, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0045 12. Request to ExcuseRequest to excuse Representatives Alejandra Chávez, Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, Cynthia Boyar Trejo, and Art Fierro from the March 17, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting.   Not available Not available
26-0331 13. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Services Agreement between the CITY OF EL PASO and Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV), a non-profit corporation, to provide outreach emergency counseling and follow-up public health services for reported victims of sexual assault, for an annual amount not to exceed thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00) for the first year, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) for the second year and fifteen-thousand dollars ($15,000.00) for the third year of the agreement. The term of this agreement shall start April 1, 2026 with two automatic, annual renewals. The total amount of the three-year period shall not exceed seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000.00).   Not available Not available
26-0336 14. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Council approves a deductive change order in the amount of $436,798.22 to ZTEX Construction Inc. for Contract No. 2024-0472 Traffic Signals Improvements. There is no change in contract time resulting from this change order. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to execute any documents necessary to carry out this deductive change order.   Not available Not available
26-0349 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and CONSOR ENGINEERS, LLC (“Consultant”) whereby Consultant agrees to provide additional engineering and design services for the Resler Boulevard Extension Project, in exchange for additional payment from the City in an amount not to exceed $65,685.11, thereby increasing the original contract price from $1,008,393.48 to $1,074,078.59.   Not available Not available
26-0326 16. Board AppointmentsAbdel Garcia to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Not available
26-0360 17. Board AppointmentsKelly T. Blough to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Not available Not available
26-0338 18. Notice for NotationFor Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of February 28, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0348 19. Notice for NotationP-Card Transactions for the period of January 21, 2026 - February 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.   Not available Not available
26-0339 110. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe award of Task Order #5V-1 for Solicitation 2022-0678, Fire Station #27 Renovations to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $1,368,634.67. Approval will allow the City to proceed with planned building improvements that expand operational life of the building, and increase public safety operational efficiency in District 1.   Not available Not available
26-0350 111. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe award of Task Order #2, Solicitation 2024-0124N2, Veterans Pool Improvements to Noble General Contractors for a total estimated award of $1,016,688.28. Approval will allow the City to re-open Veterans indoor Pool to continue the work started with a new contractor to include but not limited to roof replacement and interior modification thus maintaining recreational amenities.   Not available Not available
26-0342 312. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2026-0153 Vaccines and Titers to Pro-Action, Inc. dba Immunize El Paso for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $265,725.00. Department: Fire Award to: Pro-Action, Inc. dba Immunize El Paso City & State: El Paso, Texas Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $88,575.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $265,725.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $265,725.00 Account(s) 322-1000-22070-531120-P2212 Funding Source(s): General District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement - Replacement Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire Departments recommend award as indicated to Pro-Action, Inc. dba Immunize El Paso 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
26-0341 313. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2026-0148 Human Rabies Vaccine to Pro-Action, Inc., dba Immunize El Paso for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $213,750.00. Department: Animal Services Award to: Pro-Action, Inc., dba Immunize El Paso City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $71,250.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $213,750.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $213,750.00 Account(s): 225-2580-25110-531120 Funding Source(s): Special Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement- Replacement Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to Pro-Action, Inc., dba Immunize El Paso, 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
26-0309 114. 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.   Not available Not available
26-0310 115. 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.   Not available Not available
26-0345 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Ronny Rogers Properties, LLC, for the purchase price of $56,716.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 40 N/K/A Tract 40-A, O.A. Danielson Survey 310, in El Paso County, Texas, according to a resurvey made for tax purposes and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A” of the Ordinance and made a part hereof for all purposes intended.   Not available Not available
26-0346 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.40 (Department of Museums and Cultural Affairs), amending Section 2.40.100 (Artist Market), to allow for expanded Artist Markets outside of the Union Plaza footprint.   Not available Not available
26-0329 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 4, Block 6, Map of the Christy Tract, 529 Schwabe Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-3A (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 529 Schwabe St. Applicant: Aaron Aceves Case Number: PZRZ25-00019   Not available Not available
26-0340 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1, Neptune Subdivision, 8612 Neptune Street, 8614 Neptune Street, 8616 Neptune Street, and 8618 Neptune Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8612, 8614, 8616, and 8618 Neptune Street Applicant: Rosa Escalante Case Number: PZRZ25-00025   Not available Not available
26-0343 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 62-E-2, W H Glenn Surv 241 Abst 8425 and a portion of Tract 4-G-2-B-1, Nellie D Mundy Surv #240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3/C (Commercial/Conditions) to R-3A (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Resler Dr. and North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. Applicant: Canutillo Independent School District Case Number: PZRZ25-00022   Not available Not available
26-0344 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 15672, amended by Ordinance No. 19555, and by Ordinance No. 19554, which changed the zoning of a portion of Tract 62-E-2, W H Glenn Surv 241 Abst 8425 and a portion of Tract 4-G-2-B-1, Nellie D Mundy Surv #240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Resler Dr. and North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. Applicant: Canutillo Independent School District Case Number: PZCR25-00004   Not available Not available
26-0256 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Martin Armendariz, for the purchase price of $197,500.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Boothe Ville 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
26-0266 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section 12.44.180 (Regulations Pertaining to Certain Special Situations), Subsection B (the regulations applicable to each such zone are as follows:), to Delete Paragraph 31 (Reserved for Library Vehicles Only), Item B. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street, and to add paragraph 34 (reserved for Library and Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) vehicles only), Item A. Two spaces on the north side of Franklin Avenue between Oregon Street and El Paso Street; the penalty as provided for in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0362 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to amend the February 3, 2026, motion regarding the prevention of installations of ICE detention facilities to include a resolution calling for a reaffirmation of the independence of federal grand juries and requesting impartial investigations of allegations involving federal immigration enforcement agencies, specifically related to the recent death of Geraldo Lunas Campos and others that have taken place at Camp East Montana. Once approved, the resolution should be sent to the Chief Judge and judges of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (El Paso Division), the United States Attorney for the Western District of Texas, and the United States District Clerk for the Western District of Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0297 125. ResolutionsDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Grant Administrator or designee to submit grant application 3007111 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “El Paso 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)” through the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, and/or terminate the grant which will provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full. Requesting $1,291,429.00, no cash match required. Grant period will be from March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0311 126. ResolutionsDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an lnterlocal Agreement regarding Operation Stonegarden FY24 between the City of El Paso, the County of El Paso, the City of Anthony, the Town of Horizon City, the City Of Socorro, the Town of Clint, Constable Precinct One, Constable Precinct Four, Constable Precinct Six, San Elizario Marshals, and Texas Department of Public Safety-Aviation Team, for the grant period of September 1, 2024 -August 31, 2027. Approval will allow the El Paso Police Department to accept and administer federal grant funding to enhance coordinated law enforcement patrol operations in support of border security and public safety objectives.   Not available Not available
26-0327 227. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on Resolution to authorize the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement between the City of El Paso and EAST FM SIERRA VISTA HOLDING CO. LLC, in support of an infill development project located at 8500 N. Gateway Blvd. The Agreement requires the Applicant to make a minimum investment of $4,921,544.00, and in consideration, the City shall provide economic incentives up to $210,293.02 in the form of Real Property Tax Rebate, Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate, and Building Construction Fee Rebate.   Not available Not available
26-0351 228. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Texas Economic Development (TED) Incentive Program Fund Agreement between the City of El Paso and PX FI FORM375 OWNER, LP, supporting the FORM375 industrial development. The Agreement provides $2,000,000 in TED Fund grants tied to performance metrics and complies with TED Program Policy, supports trade and logistics, and demonstrates a net positive impact to El Paso Electric’s Texas Service Area.   Not available Not available
26-0352 229. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $3,200,000.00, with a $800,000.00 match from the City, for the Paso Del Norte and Stanton International Ports Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project.   Not available Not available
26-0353 130. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $5,000,000.00, with no match from the City, for the Public Safety Complex Improvements Project.   Not available Not available
26-0354 131. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $3,000,000.00, with the federal government contributing $2,400,000.00, a $300,000.00 match from the City, and $300,000.00 match from the Deck Plaza Foundation, for the I-10 Deck Plaza Project.   Not available Not available
26-0355 232. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program, in the amount of $14,885,381.21, with no match from the City, for the El Paso PD Equipment Purchase Program.   Not available Not available
26-0356 133. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $2,000,000, with no match from the City, for the Henderson Community Clinic Improvements Project.   Not available Not available
26-0358 234. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $3,209,778.12, with a $802,444.53 match from the City, for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refueling Station Upgrade Project.   Not available Not available
26-0370 135. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to approve a Resolution to adopt the Climate Action Plan for the City of El Paso.   Not available Not available
26-0332 136. 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 AECOM Technical Services, Inc., California, USA, Foreign-For Profit Corporation Authorized to Transact Business in Texas, for a project known as “2026-0135R Design Services for the El Paso Downtown International Ports Intelligent Transportation Systems Design & Regional Integration Project” for an amount not to exceed $1,428,414.89.   Not available Not available