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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/12/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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26-0596 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2026, and the Work Session of April 27, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0049 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
26-0536 13. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the 34th Judicial District Attorney, the County of El Paso, Texas, and the City of El Paso, Texas for the reimbursement of up to $150,000.00 for the actual costs incurred and paid for by the City for testing narcotics and controlled substances for cases related to the Border Prosecution Unit/Texas Anti-Gang Center for the period of September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2027.   Not available Not available
26-0566 14. ResolutionsThat the Mayor be authorized to sign an lnterlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso and the City of El Paso to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice under the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), for a total amount of$189,848.00. The funds received under the JAG program will be allocated 50% to the County of El Paso, $94,924.00, and 50% to the City of El Paso, $94,924.00. No cash match or in-kind is required.   Not available Not available
26-0577 15. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, El Paso Police Department, and the District Attorney of the 34th Judicial District, the attorney representing the State of Texas with felony jurisdiction in El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson counties for the disposition of forfeited property in accordance with Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.   Not available Not available
26-0592 16. ResolutionsResolution that, Schedule C, attached to the FY 2026 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2025, is hereby amended, effective May 12, 2026, as set forth in Attachment A, to formally include the existing “AVI RFiD - Replacement Fee” and delete the “Tolls Charge, Empty Tractor, without Trailer, 2 or 3 axles - Pre-paid Fee” for the International Bridges Department.   Not available Not available
26-0572 17. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to sign a Landscape Maintenance Agreement between the City of El Paso (“City”) and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation (“State”), whereby the City agrees to maintain landscape improvements on US 54, a non-controlled access state highway, limited to the portions of US 54 from Kenworthy Street to FM 2529 (McCombs Street), and State agrees to install landscape elements, including but not limited to trees, shrubs, irrigation systems, and hardscape features.   Not available Not available
26-0589 18. 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 Consor North America, Inc. for a project known as “2025-0607R Architect and Engineering Services for Sun Valley Street Improvements Project” for an amount not to exceed $510,711.24.   Not available Not available
26-0602 19. ResolutionsA Resolution amending the adopted FY2026 Schedule C to include fees for auditing of third party plan review and inspections for commercial projects.   Not available Not available
26-0565 110. Board AppointmentsRobert Storch to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Chris Canales, District 8.   Not available Not available
26-0598 111. Board AppointmentsAngelica Rodriguez to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.   Not available Not available
26-0583 112. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to Leticia V. Parada, in the amount of $9.01 for an overpayment made on November 30, 2021 of 2021 taxes, Geo. No. E900-000-0002-0005. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayments exceeding the three (3) year limit.   Not available Not available
26-0584 113. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Arturo R. Alluin, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $500 from Richard De Santos, $500 from Elia Del Carmen Mares, $500 from Hector A. Barron, $2,000 from Pablo Duran, $2,000 from Tiffini Barraza, and $20,000 from Arturo R. Alluin.   Not available Not available
26-0571 114. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe award of Task Order #19V-1 for Solicitation 2021-0811 Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract, Asia Forest Skylight Roof Replacement to Veliz Construction, LLC. for a total award of $718,204.14.   Not available Not available
26-0588 115. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing?be authorized to increase contract?2025-0429 Grounds Maintenance - City Facilities?with?Delta Pest Control & Lawn Service dba Delta Unlimited LLC.?This?change order will?increase?referenced contract?by $29,500.00?for a total?estimated?amount not to exceed $841,375.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Supplier: Delta Pest Control & Lawn Service dba Delta Unlimited LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Amount: $811,875.00 Change Order Amount: $29,500.00 Total?Estimated Amount not to?Exceed:? $841,375.00 Account(s) 532-1000-31040-P3120-522260 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All   Not available Not available
26-0580 116. Best Value ProcurementThe?award of Solicitation 2026-0052 Scrap Tire Disposal Services to Tres Pesetas LLC for?a?term of three (3)?years?for an estimated amount of $346,125.00. The award also includes a?two (2)?year?option?for an estimated amount of?$230,750.00. The total contract time is for?five (5)?years for a total estimated amount of?$576,875.00.? Department: Environmental Services Award to: Tres Pesetas 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: $115,375.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $346,125.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $230,750.00 Total Estimated Award: $576,875.00 Account(s): 522040-334-34100-P3410 522040-334-34130-P3470 Funding Source(s): Enterprise Fund District(s): All ? This was a Low Bid Procurement. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Environmental Services Departments recommend award as indicated to Tres Pesetas LLC the responsive and responsible bidder. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to   Not available Not available
26-0581 117. BidsThe award of Solicitation 2026-0129 Washing of Heavy-Duty Vehicles to ChemGiant, LLC. for?an initial?term of three (3)?years?for an estimated amount of $162,975.00.?The award also includes a two (2)?year?option?for an estimated amount of?$108,650.00. The total contract time is for five (5)?years for a total estimated amount of?$271,625.00.? Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: ChemGiant, LLC. City & State: Anthony, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 years Annual Estimated Award: $54,325.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $162,975.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $108,650.00 Total Estimated Award: $271,625.00 Account(s): 532-3600-37020-531250-P3701 Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund - Equipment District(s): All ? This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance departments recommend award as indicated to ChemGiant, LLC. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager    Not available Not available
26-0573 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 6, Laura E. Mundy Survey No. 237, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-5/c (Residential/conditions to C-3/c (Commercial/conditions) and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Desert North Boulevard and North of Transmountain Road Applicant: EP Transmountain Residential, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00023   Not available Not available
26-0574 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 1 through 10, Block 28, Alexander Addition, 1401 N. Mesa Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-3 (Apartment) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1401 N. Mesa Street Applicant: Dirty Freddy, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00031   Not available Not available
26-0576 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) contained in "Plan El Paso" for the properties legally described as Tracts 2A6, 2A6B, 2C2 and 2B2, Block 1, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from O-3, Agriculture to G-7, Industrial and/or Railyards. Subject Property: Generally Southeast of Americas Ave. and Northeast of North Loop Dr. Applicant: Ben L. Ivey, LTD. Case Number: PLCP26-00001   Not available Not available
26-0575 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 2A6, 2A6B, 2C2 and 2B2, Block 1, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from A-O/sc (Apartment/Office/special contract) to C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: Generally Southeast of Americas Ave. and Northeast of North Loop Dr. Applicant: Ben L. Ivey, LTD Case Number: PZRZ25-00029   Not available Not available
26-0590 122. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 17-C-119, Section 8, Block 79, Township 3 Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: Generally North of Vista del Sol Dr. and West of Joe Battle Blvd. Applicant: Hammeum, LLC Case Number: PZRZ26-00005   Not available Not available
26-0600 123. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.52 (Fire Prevention Code) to include the following local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code under 9.52.030.20 Section 104.8.2 Technical Assistance and 9.52.030.21 Section 108.2 Inspections, the penalty being as provided in Section 9.52.030.12 (Violations and Penalties) of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0599 124. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Section 18.02.107 (Inspections), Subsection 18.02.107.15 (Third Party Service Providers), to add provisions for third party fire plan review and inspection services. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.02.115 and Section 9.52.030.17 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0523 125. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to EP Ariah Properties, LLC for the purchase price of $799,129.00; such real property legally described as Lot 26, Block 3, Keystone Business Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 76, page 83, 83A, and 83B, plat records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0525 126. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to EP Ariah Properties, LLC for the purchase price of $352,531.00; such real property legally described as Lot 25, Block 3, Keystone Business Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 76, Page 83, 83A, and 83B, plat records of El Paso County, Texas.   Not available Not available
26-0438 127. 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 128. 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
26-0528 129. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code, by deleting Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its place, the penalty being as provided in Section 18.46.140 (Violations-penalty) of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
26-0507 130. OrdinancesAn Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 1.0 acre out of Tract 5 nka Tract 5Y, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel A in Volume 420, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas In accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code. Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the judgment and the sale of the property does not require the consent of each taxing entity entitled to receive proceeds from the sale.   Not available Not available
26-0603 131. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of District 1 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $22,400.00, to fund solar lights to improve visibility for Parkhills Park and Cimarron Park # 2 for park users, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing and sustaining the community's safety and quality of life, fostering community pride, and aligning and implementing key investment strategies sustaining and enhancing park system operations and outdoor offerings. Further, that the City Manager or designee be authorized to use any remaining funds toward other City park projects within District 1 upon consultation and approval from the District 1 Representative, effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended for the municipal purpose, and return any unspent funds related to this project to the District 1 Discretionary Fund Account, with all such funds to be returned no later than December 31, 2026.   Not available Not available
26-0609 132. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to: (1) prepare and present to City Council a comprehensive overview of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) data in the City of El Paso within 45 days; (2) develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days; and (3) amend the City of El Paso's 90th Session State Legislative Agenda to include anti-DWI advocacy priorities.   Not available Not available
26-0582 133. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on?the?award of Solicitation?2026-0096 Job Order Contracting Demolition & Remediation Services?to?Border Demolition & Environmental, Inc., Tasman Geosciences, Inc. dba Tasmin Inc., Alamo Environmental, Inc. dba Alamo1?for an initial term of two (2) years and three (3), one (1) year options. The length of each contract including the initial term plus options is five (5) years for an estimated total aggregate amount of $5,000,000.00.? ? Department:? ?Capital Improvement Award to Supplier 1:? ?Border Demolition & Environmental, Inc City & State:? ?El Paso, TX Item(s):? ?All Initial Term:? 2?Years Option?Terms:? 3 Years/ 3 - 1 Year? Total Contract Time:?? 5?Years Award to Supplier 2: Tasman Geosciences, Inc. dba Tasmin Inc. City & State: Wheat Ridge, CO Item(s):? ?All Initial Term:? 2?Years Option?Terms:? 3 Years/ 3 - 1 Year? Total Contract Time:?? 5?Years Award to Supplier 3: Alamo Environmental, Inc. dba Alamo1 City & State: San Antonio, TX Item(s):? ?All Initial Term:? 2?Years Option?Terms:? 3 Yea   Not available Not available
26-0601 334. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease agreement between the City of El Paso and Carl L. Robinson HEAT Retreat for the property located at 5509 Will Ruth Ave., El Paso, Texas 79924, for an initial term of five (5) years, with two options to renew at one (1) year each at a rental amount of $12,000.00 per year. The total contract value being $84,000.   Not available Not available
26-0570 135. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the award of Task Order #4A-1 for Solicitation 2025-0087 On-Call Horizontal Construction 2025 Amstar Inc. for Sun City Lights Marty Robbins Park for a total of $867,010.80. Approval will allow the City to start construction services for District 6 Sun City Lights Program.   Not available Not available
26-0578 236. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the re-appointment of Judge Elia Garcia to fill substitute associate judicial vacancy. This position serves as substitute for the elected Municipal Court trial judges at trial and other court hearings; Hearings such as arraignment, magistrate on graveyard shifts, parking, and animal services related.   Not available Not available
26-0586 137. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the re-appointment of Judge Leonel Nunez to fill substitute associate judicial vacancy. This position serves as substitute for the elected Municipal Court trial judges at trial and other court hearings; Hearings such as arraignment, magistrate on graveyard shifts, parking, and animal services related.   Not available Not available
26-0587 138. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on the re-appointment of Judge Manuel Parra to fill substitute associate judicial vacancy. This position serves as substitute for the elected Municipal Court trial judges at trial and other court hearings; Hearings such as arraignment, magistrate on graveyard shifts, parking, and animal services related.   Not available Not available