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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: *** REVISED ***
Meeting date/time: 1/20/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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26-0133 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 6, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0041 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
26-0123 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the proposed “Montana to I-10 EP Electric Corridor, Section D” due to insufficient available budget, and “Palisades Trailhead" due to the inability to enter into an agreement with an adjacent owner.   Not available Not available
26-0017 24. ResolutionsA Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY2026 Budget to add a $50 registration fee for dogs designated as ‘Vicious Dogs’ under Section 7.12.070 of the City Code. The fee aligns with the new regulations established in the companion ordinances, creating Sections 7.12.070 and 7.12.080, which define and regulate aggressive and vicious dogs.   Not available Not available
26-0105 35. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with El Paso Electric Company (EPE), City of El Paso (CEP), El Paso Community Action Program Project BRAVO, Inc., also known as Project Bravo (PB), and CLEAResult Consulting Inc., for the sole use of the Low-Income Assistance Funds contemplated in Section 1.2.4 of the Franchise Amendment Ordinance 019022, for the installation of Cool Roofs for low-income homes within El Paso city limits.   Not available Not available
26-0134 16. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3952707 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $33,000.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0135 17. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5684401, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Peace Officer Mental Health Program, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $200,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0136 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 4365505, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Body Worn Camera, FY2027" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $127,653.00, which requires a cash match by the city of $42,551.00. Grant period will be from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0137 19. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply and submit, to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5381302 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "Criminal Justice Grant- JAG (Justice Assistance Grant) FY2027," to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $462,560.00, no cash match is required. Grant period will be from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0153 110. Special AppointmentsThat District 2 Representative, Josh Acevedo, be appointed as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace District 8 Representative Chris Canales, effective immediately.   Not available Not available
26-0093 111. Board Re-AppointmentsSusannah Byrd to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Not available Not available
26-0155 112. Board Re-AppointmentsCarlos Gonzalez to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
26-0111 113. Board AppointmentsCynthia Retana to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.   Not available Not available
26-0092 114. Board AppointmentsJose Luis Lopez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.   Not available Not available
26-0148 115. Board AppointmentsJeffrey Dan (JD) Cotham to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Not available Not available
26-0149 116. Board AppointmentsLynn Jordan Westbrook to the Fair Housing Task Force, as Alternate Member, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3.   Not available Not available
26-0150 117. Board AppointmentsRepresentative Chris Canales to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
26-0115 118. Notice for NotationFor notation only, Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card Transactions for the period of November 21, 2025 - December 20, 2025, for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff.   Not available Not available
26-0152 119. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amounts of $1,000.00 from Richard Aguilar; $1,500.00 from Nicole & Blake Anderson; $1,000.00 from Randall Bowling; $1,500.00 from Richard A. Castro; $1,000.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employee Political Action Committee (PAC) Texas; $1,000.00 from Edward Escudero; $1,500.00 from Miguel Fernandez; $1,500.00 from Nancy & Steve Fox; $1,500.00 from Ginger & L. Frederick Francis; $1,500.00 from Dana & Adam Frank; $500.00 from Lane Gaddy; $1,000.00 from Edward C. Houghton, IV; $2,500.00 from Gayle & Woody Hunt; $1,500.00 from Stanley P. Jobe; $1,000.00 from the Law Office of Steve Ortega, PLLC; $500.00 from Rogelio Lopez; $1,000.00 from Donald & Adair Margo; $1,000.00 from Ryan McCrory; $500.00 from Raul Ordaz; $1,000.00 from Gerald Rubin; $1,000.00 from Sandra Salinas; $1,500.00 from Douglas Schwartz; $500.00 from Kelly Tomblin; $1,000.00 from Linda Troncoso; and $250.00 from Garrett Yancey.   Not available Not available
26-0085 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Don Luciano or Assigns, for the purchase price of $483,142.68; such real property municipally known and numbered as 1926 Bassett Avenue, El Paso, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0091 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Romity Ventures, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,530,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot E and a portion of Lot F, Block 15, Mills Map Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as recorded in volume 2103, page 972, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0099 122. 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 $1,608.00; such property municipally known and numbered as 212 Dolan Street, El Paso, Texas   Not available Not available
26-0118 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Ordinance 16015 to grant the authority to the City Manager to administratively enter into and sign certain contracts on behalf of the City in alignment with recent changes to Local Government Code Section 252.021 and repealing Ordinance No. 016736.   Not available Not available
26-0016 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Tepabe Properties, LLC., for the purchase price of $36,227.50; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 31, Block 11, Womble Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0069 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 271.876 acres of land for the sale price of $7,528,957; such real property legally described as Parcel 1: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 1, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 5: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 12, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 6: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 7, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 8, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 7: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 7, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 8, T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 17, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 8: T&P RR Survey, Block 81, Township 1, a Portion of Section 20, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas; Parcel 10: T&P RR Survey, Block 80 Township 1, a Portion of Section 20, City of El Paso   Not available Not available
26-0070 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 400.25 acres of land for the sale price of $4,000,000.00; such real property is legally described as a Parcel 1: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 2, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being U.S.R.S. Tract 22-44; Parcel 2: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 24-7C1; Parcel 3: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 22-59; Parcel 4: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, T. 26S., R. 2E, N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. Surveys, being part of U.S.R.S. Tract 24-7B2; Parcel 5: A tract of land situate North of Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, in Section 1, and 12, T. 26S., R. 2E., N.M.P.M. of the   Not available Not available
26-0071 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 1,055.8691 acres of land for the sale price of $420,000.00; such real property is legally described as a portion of Sections 9, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 81, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0010 228. 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
26-0014 229. 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
26-0138 130. Operational Focus UpdatesDiscussion and presentation on the City of El Paso’s role in the regulation and enforcement of animal related issues.   Not available Not available
26-0107 131. Operational Focus UpdatesDiscussion and presentation on legislative bills from the Texas 89th legislative Session that affect animal cruelty investigations.   Not available Not available
26-0106 132. Operational Focus UpdatesDiscussion and presentation in preparation of upcoming Strategic Planning Session regarding revenue limitations and opportunities.   Not available Not available
26-0122 133. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and update on the 2019 Public Safety Bond.   Not available Not available
26-0109 134. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer from PCP20FDRENOMSTR Fire Master Project to various Fire Stations for renovations, and to allocate funding for Police Department and Fire Department for the Training Academies from PCPBALANCE, Investment Interest and Fire Station 40.   Not available Not available
26-0102 235. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0219 Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., for a total estimated amount of $2,590,065.09. This project will consist of the construction of bicycle facilities at various downtown locations, including bike lanes, shared-use paths, and associated signage, striping, lighting, and intersection improvements. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 153 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $2,590,065.09 Total Estimated Award: $2,590,065.09 Account(s): 190 - 4450 - 38280 - PCP21TRAN05 190 - 4950 - 38170 - PCP21TRAN05 Funding Source(s): Capital Projects Texas Department of TransportationState Infrastructure Bank Loan District(s): 8 This was a Low Bid Procurement - unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is reques   Not available Not available
26-0101 136. 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 2026-0105 Posi-Shell to LSC Environmental Products, LLC, the sole source provider for Posi-Shell base mix, for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $189,354.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $109,269.00 for the initial term, which represents a 136.44% increase due to: 1. 420 additional bags from 900 to 1,320. 2. Price increase from $42.60 to an average of $47.82. 3. One (1) additional year to the contract from 2 to 3 years. Department: Environmental Services Award to: LSC Environmental Products, LLC City & State: Apalachin, NY Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Year Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $60,957.60 (Year 1) Annual Estimated Award: $63,082.80 (Year 2) Annual Estimated Award: $65,313.60 (Year 3   Not available Not available
26-0129 137. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the Hunter Drive, McCombs Street, Trawood Drive, Rojas Drive, Edgemere Boulevard, and Resler Drive Median Improvement Projects and the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project due to the City Council decision of not issuing remaining authorized certificates of obligation. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents for the transfer of a portion of the funding for the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $1,820,200.16 to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.   Not available Not available
26-0119 238. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to deprogram the following Sports Field Lighting Projects; McCord Ball Field, Ralph T. Cloud (Yucca Park) Ball Field, Grandview Ball Field, Skyline Ball Field, Franklin Ball Field, Lionel Forti Ball Field, Nations Tobin Pool, and Modesto Ball Field #3 due to not being financially feasible within the current available budget.   Not available Not available
26-0108 139. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to approve the Vision Zero Quick Build Program Policy and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to implement the program and execute any agreements, amendments to agreements, and/or documents necessary to implement the Quick Build Program.   Not available Not available
26-0104 240. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to ratify the outstanding invoice owed to Goldbelt Security LLC totaling $50,000.00 relating to services rendered to the El Paso Police Department for Hicks Police Training and to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoice and authorize any budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoice.   Not available Not available
26-0114 141. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to approve budget transfer to increase FY2026 Confiscated Funds and appropriations a total of $699,558 in State and Federal Confiscated funds.   Not available Not available
26-0157 142. Other BusinessDiscussion and action directing staff to retain an external recruiting company for recruitment of the Chief Internal Auditor.   Not available Not available
26-0154 143. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation to Council on the status of the Northeast water main break and El Paso Water's repair and recovery efforts.   Not available Not available
26-0139 1EX1. Executive SessionAnahi Chavez Villegas v. City of El Paso, John Kiseda, Joseph Montisano, and Tracy Chavarria; 2024DCV5383 (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0140 1EX2. Executive SessionRuben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso; 3:23-CV-00256 (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0141 1EX3. Executive SessionApplication of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates - PUC#57568; HQ#UTILITY-60 (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0143 1EX4 Executive SessionApplication of El Paso Electric Company for Approval of a System Resiliency Plan - PUC#59137; HQ#UTILITY-77 (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0144 1EX5. Executive SessionDiscussion on upcoming Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement process and negotiations, HQ#25-5807 (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0145 1EX6. Executive SessionDiscussion on purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property in El Paso; HQ 25-2555 (551.072)   Not available Not available
26-0146 1EX7. Executive SessionLegal update regarding Sun Metro Facility fire of February 11, 2025. (551.071)   Not available Not available
26-0158 1EX8. Executive SessionUpdate and briefing on internal recruiting efforts for Chief Internal Auditor. (551.071) (551.074)   Not available Not available