Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/4/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: 03-04-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 03-04-2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes Meeting Extra1: Not available  
Agenda packet: Agenda Packet Agenda Packet
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25-278 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 25, 2025, the Agenda Review Meeting of February 24, 2025, and the Work Session of February 24, 2025.   Action details Not available
25-82 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Action details Not available
25-218 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement to accommodate an electrical transmission line to provide electrical power to property in the vicinity of the El Paso International Airport, said easement more particularly described as A portion of Lot 2, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts Unit 10, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and numbered as 1776 American Drive, El Paso, Texas 79925 and more particularly described on Exhibit “A” of the Resolution.   Action details Not available
25-260 14. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Concession License Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Ready Credit Corporation (“Concessionaire”) to allow Concessionaire to operate automated retail machines at the El Paso International Airport, with Concessionaire’s payment to the City being the greater of an amount based on the square footage of the concession site or a percentage of the revenues derived from the automated retail machines, for a one year term, with an option to renew the Agreement for three (3) additional one-year terms.   Action details Not available
25-261 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign a Fuel Site Lease between the City of El Paso and El Paso Fuel Facilities, LLC for the following parcel of Land: All of Lots 31 and 32, and the West 60 feet of Lot 33, Block 4, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit One, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, consisting of approximately 42,640 square feet, more or less, of land and commonly known as 7619 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas.   Action details Not available
25-262 16. ResolutionsThat the City Council approves a Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 2023-0430 for the ELP Relocation of Taxiway Mike with Jordan Foster Construction in the amount of $251,910.40 for the additional cost related to greater construction efficiency, increased safety, and reduced impacts to airport operations. This notice provides for the additional scope of work, which allows for additional capacity to the awarded contract. Fourteen (14) additional calendar days will be added for the completion of the work. The new contract sum, including this Change Order notice is $15,099,712.40. The City Manager, or designee, is hereby authorized to execute any documents and contract amendments needed to carry out the intent of this Resolution.   Action details Not available
25-266 17. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and WSP USA INC., for a project known as “Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for the El Paso International Airport Five Node Intersection Remediation” for an amount not to exceed $287,695.00. In addition, the City Engineer is authorized to increase the contract amount up to $50,000.00 without further authorization from City Council, if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and the increased amount is in the appropriate budget for the project. Further, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of the Agreement for Professional Services.   Action details Not available
25-284 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 3060710, for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as "West Texas Anti-Gang Center FY26" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $9,132,162.40. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2025, - August 31, 2026.   Action details Not available
25-285 19. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to submit to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5407101 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “Operation Lone Star Grant FY26" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $600,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1,2025,- August 31, 2026.   Action details Not available
25-257 410. ResolutionsA Resolution that City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas, and the Canutillo Independent School District to allow the shared use of public outdoor athletic and recreational facilities owned by each entity for a period of three years. In addition, the City Manager or designee is hereby authorized to execute any necessary documents to carry out the agreement.   Action details Not available
25-253 111. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and Town of Clint, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025 for the provision of public health and environmental services by the City of El Paso to Town of Clint.   Action details Not available
25-263 112. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager or their designee is authorized to sign the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Relief Services, entered into by and between the City of El Paso ("City") and Dennis W. Flosi, DVM ("Contractor"), to increase the total compensation under the agreement from Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) to One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000.00) per twelve-month term.   Action details Not available
25-264 113. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager or their designee is authorized to sign the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Relief Services, entered into by and between the City of El Paso ("City") and Kim Kane, DVM ("Contractor"), to increase the total compensation under the agreement from Ninety Thousand Dollars ($90,000.00) to One Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars ($130,000.00) per twelve-month term.   Action details Not available
25-299 114. Board AppointmentsAndres Sandoval to the Committee on Border Relations by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Action details Not available
25-309 115. Board AppointmentsFrancie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Action details Not available
25-313 116. Board AppointmentsLaura L. Sanchez to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.   Action details Not available
25-258 317. 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 overpayments greater than $2,500.00. (See Attachment A)   Action details Not available
25-308 118. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $5,500.00, for the purchase and installation of a park bench at Joey Barraza and Vino Memorial Park to honor the memory of Cody L. Vaughn, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of El Paso by improving the park and fostering community pride and encouraging civic engagement.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-310 119. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the installation of two (2) Solar Streetlights, unit cost $5,000 each for a total cost of $10,000, to improve visibility for park users at Westgreen Park, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing and sustaining the community’s safety and quality of life within the City.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-311 120. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for the installation of two (2) Solar Streetlights, unit cost $5,000 each for a total cost of $10,000, to improve visibility at the intersection of Upper Valley and Gomez Road, and two (2) Solar Speed Feedback Signs, unit cost of $7,000 each for a total cost of $14,000, in opposing directions at the intersection of Upper Valley and Gomez Road, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing and sustaining the community’s safety and quality of life within the City.   Action details Not available
25-312 121. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $14,000, for the installation of two (2) Solar Speed Feedback Signs unit cost of $7,000.00 each for a total cost of $14,000.00, in opposing directions on High Ridge Drive, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing and sustaining the community's safety and quality of life within the City.   Action details Not available
25-282 122. Operational Focus UpdatesPresentation and discussion providing updates on the Department of Information Technology and Security Assurance Program functions and budget needs.   Action details Video Video
25-265 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance Vacating a portion of Ninth Avenue and Alley Right-of-Way, Block 47, all within Campbell Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: East of Mesa St. and North of Cesar Chavez Memorial Highway Applicant: United States of America (General Services Administration), El Paso Infrastructure Collaborative, LLC, Jose and Carmen Silva Family Limited Partnership, City of El Paso SURW24-00003ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-267 124. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Consor Engineers, LLC, a Florida, USA, Foreign Limited Liability Company (LLC) Authorized to Transact Business in Texas, for a project known as “Civil Engineering Professional Services for the Vista Del Sol Drive Resurfacing / Reconstruction Project” for an amount not to exceed $702,394.90; 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 that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $802,394.90; 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. This project was approved as part of the 2022 Community Progress Bond.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-195 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed, and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 2.112 acres of land, legally described as being all of Lots 1-16 and 21-32, and the vacated alley within Block 72, Cotton Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 210 N. Lee St.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-210 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Deed and any other documents necessary to convey approximately 20,948 acres of land, legally described as property consisting of all or partial sections of Township 7 and 8, Block 65, and all or partial sections of PSL, Block 77, and PSL Part I and PSL Part II, Block 63, also known as The Wildhorse Ranch, Culberson County, Texas.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-194 127. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-Five Miles per Hour), to ADD item 110: Justice Street, from Montana Avenue to North City Limits; and an Ordinance Amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection G (Forty Miles per Hour), to DELETE Item 47. Justice Street, from Edgemere Boulevard to the South City Limits.ApprovePass Action details Video Video
25-201 128. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.180 (No Stopping or Standing - Tow-Away Zone), Subsection A, to ADD Item 120: Pollard Street, From Hayes Avenue to Truman Avenue, East Side; and to ADD Item 121: Truman Avenue, from Pollard Street to A point 420 Feet East, North Side.AdoptedPass Action details Video Video
25-314 129. Other BusinessDiscussion and action of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso, a home-rule municipality (the “City”) and Schneider Electric USA, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the “Applicant”), for the expansion of its operations within the city limits of the City of El Paso.ApprovePass Action details Video Video