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26-0936
| 1 | 1. | | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026. | | |
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26-0058
| 1 | 2. | | Request to Excuse | REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS | | |
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26-0898
| 1 | 3. | | Resolutions | That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A). | | |
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26-0929
| 1 | 4. | | Resolutions | A 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. | | |
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26-0934
| 2 | 5. | | Resolutions | A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Municipal League Joint Self-Insurance Fund (Fund) for the purpose of the City becoming an Electing Pool Member in order to acquire and access Group Critical Illness Coverage (MetLife Critical Illness Insurance) as required by House Bill 4144, passed in the 89th Texas Legislative Session, and the City Manager be authorized to enter and sign any other needed documents or agreements in order to acquire and access Critical Illness Coverage as required by House Bill 4144. | | |
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26-0914
| 1 | 6. | | Special Appointments | A 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 | | |
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26-0917
| 1 | 7. | | Board Re-Appointments | Angelica Rodriguez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. | | |
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26-0918
| 1 | 8. | | Board Re-Appointments | Francie McIntosh to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. | | |
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26-0919
| 1 | 9. | | Board Re-Appointments | Cynthia Alarcon Retana to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. | | |
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26-0939
| 1 | 10. | | Board Re-Appointments | Diana Ramirez to the Women’s Rights Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. | | |
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26-0920
| 1 | 11. | | Board Re-Appointments | Jennifer González to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1. | | |
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26-0938
| 1 | 12. | | Board Re-Appointments | Chief Peter Pacillas to the El Paso County 911 District Board of Managers by Mayor Renard U. Johnson. | | |
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26-0911
| 1 | 13. | | Board Appointments | Michael J. Clark III to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. | | |
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26-0937
| 1 | 14. | | Board Appointments | Vikki Jayne Acosta to the AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4. | | |
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26-0923
| 1 | 15. | | Notice for Notation | For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of June 23, 2026 to July 20, 2026, Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office, and staff. | | |
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26-0944
| 1 | 16. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ann Morgan Lilly and $2,500.00 from the IBEW PAC Voluntary Fund. | | |
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26-0953
| 1 | 17. | | Notice of Campaign Contributions | Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from Woody L. Hunt and $500 from Donald R Margo II and Adair W Margo. | | |
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26-0927
| 1 | 18. | | Request for Proposals | The award of Solicitation 2026-0229R Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to?H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners for one (1) year term for an estimated amount of $88,010.00.
Department: Fire
Award to: H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners
City & State: Austin, TX
Item(s): All
Initial Term: 1 Year
Option Term: N/A
Total Contract Time: 1 Year
Annual Estimated Award: $88,010.00
Initial Term Estimated Award: $88,010.00
Option Term Estimated Award: N/A
Total Estimated Award $88.010.00
Account(s) 322-2720-22130-GT2224HMGP
Funding Source(s): Texas Department of Emergency
Management/FEMA
District(s): All
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This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for a new contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire departments recommend award as indicated to H2O Partners, Inc. dba H2O Partners the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement.
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 necessar | | |
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26-0915
| 1 | 19. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr.
Applicant: City of El Paso
Case Number: PZST25-00021 | | |
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26-0925
| 1 | 20. | | Ordinances | An 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 | | |
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26-0924
| 1 | 21. | | Ordinances | An 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. | | |
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26-0881
| 2 | 22. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva, for the purchase price of $18,228; such real property legally described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. | | |
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26-0892
| 1 | 23. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.110 (City Organizational Structure) to amend section 2.111.040 (Office of Management and Budget function) to remove language placing the Risk Management function from under the Department of Human Resources and create section 2.110.090 (Enterprise Risk and Safety Office) relating to the creation and purpose of the department of Risk Management. | | |
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26-0893
| 1 | 24. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places), Chapter 13.38 (Special Events) Section 13.38.40 (Permit Application) to amend subsection E (Insurance and Indemnification Agreement) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Office by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office, the penalty being as provided in Section 13.38.110 (Violation - Penalty) of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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26-0891
| 1 | 25. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.24 (Acquisition, Use, and Disposition City Property) Section 15.24.010 (General Provisions) to amend Subsection D (Insurance) to amend language referencing the Risk Management Division by replacing with Enterprise Risk and Safety Office. | | |
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26-0905
| 2 | 26. | | Ordinances | An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.010 (Tolls for International Bridges); and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.78 (International Bridges), of the El Paso City Code, to amend Section 12.78.020 (Toll Collection for Pickup Trucks or Any Other Vehicle). The penalty as provided in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. | | |
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26-0916
| 1 | 27. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026, is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council as the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, which begins on September 1, 2026, and ends on August 31, 2027 | | |
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26-0926
| 1 | 28. | | Other Business | Discussion and action to ratify the property tax reflected in the Annual Budget for FY 2026 - 2027 for the City of El Paso. | | |
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26-0928
| 1 | 29. | | Other Business | Discussion and action on an Ordinance levying FY 2026 - 2027 taxes. | | |
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26-0921
| 1 | 30. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to amend the City of El Paso’s State and Federal Legislative Agendas to include advocacy support for policies that promote utility affordability by strengthening consumer protections, reducing unnecessary costs borne by residential ratepayers, increasing transparency and accountability in utility rate-setting, expanding programs that assist households with utility affordability, encouraging investments and regulatory practices that reduce long-term utility costs, and strengthening opportunities for local governments to advocate on behalf of utility customers in regulatory proceedings. | | |
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26-0943
| 1 | 31. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 1 Discretionary Funds in the amount of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), for the Borderland Mountain Bike Association’s Lost Dog Trailhead Renovation Fund. | | |
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26-0947
| 1 | 32. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to buy computers for the Chihuahuita Recreation Center, which benefits the community and enhances the overall quality of life for El Paso residents. | | |
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26-0954
| 1 | 33. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to approve and adopt a formal request by the El Paso City Council to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the emissions events, where TCEQ reported approximately 19.1 pounds of 1,3 butadiene, 8,887.9 pounds of propylene, and 862 pounds of sulfur oxide were released at the Marathon Petroleum Corporation El Paso Refinery on August 4 and 5, 2026, including a request that TCEQ and EPA convene, within 30 days, a joint public community meeting in El Paso with Marathon Petroleum Corporation to provide a detailed accounting of the events, the pollutants released, potential public-health impacts, air-monitoring data and methods, regulatory findings, and measures being taken to prevent similar incidents and improve public notification.
Further, formally request that TCEQ and EPA evaluate the adequacy of existing air-quality and fence-line monitoring at and around the El Paso refinery and, to the extent authorized by applicable law and regulation, require or otherwise pursue enhanced continuous m | | |
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26-0955
| 1 | 34. | | Members of the City Council | Discussion and action to Approve and Adopt a letter by the El Paso City Council to Texas Governor Greg Abbott seeking clarification on his directives on data center development throughout the State of Texas. | | |
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