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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/28/2025 9:00 AM Minutes status: *** DRAFT ***  
Meeting location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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25-1304 11. MinutesApproval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 14, 2025 and the Work Session of October 13, 2025.   Not available Not available
25-99 12. Request to ExcuseREQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS   Not available Not available
25-1279 13. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Council in accordance with the provisions of the City Code Subsection 12.56.020(F)(1), hereby exempts the regularly designated parking meter fees to the North of I-10, to include, but not be limited to the Uptown Parking Benefit District, on November 22, 2025, for WinterFest which constitutes a special downtown event.   Not available Not available
25-1263 14. ResolutionsThat the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).   Not available Not available
25-1282 15. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Taxpayer, CHICK-FIL-A INC., have met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2024 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $2,376.66, for the property with the following legal description: FURN CMP MACH SIGN.   Not available Not available
25-1290 16. ResolutionsA Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Amendment to Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), in a form substantially similar to the attached, for the purpose of allowing the City access to TxDOT roadways and right-of-way for the installation, operation and maintenance of new City bus stops located along and within TxDOT right-of-way. That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign, after review and approval by the City Attorney's office, any related documents, agreements, and amendments to such agreements for the City to take all actions necessary for the installation, maintenance and operation of bus stops located along and within TxDOT rights-of-way, to include but not limited to actions related to construction, enhancements, maintenance and operation of the bus stops. That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign any future documents, agreements and amendments to such agreements, after review and approval by the City Attorney's office between the City and TxDOT related to adding new bus st   Not available Not available
25-1267 17. ResolutionsA Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign, on behalf of the City of El Paso, an Interlocal Agreement between Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the City of El Paso for the City's Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratories, to provide: 1) A Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) qualified faculty member to serve as the medical director; 2) Review and approve quality control procedures; 3) Make final determinations concerning abnormalities in clinical laboratory procedures; and 4) Make recommendations on clinical procedure manuals; in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, for a three-year term starting on October 28, 2025 and ending on October 27, 2028.   Not available Not available
25-1320 18. ResolutionsA Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to notify AZTEC CONTRACTORS, INC., that the City is terminating Contract No. 2025-0398 EPIA Terminal Roof Repairs pursuant to Attribute 18, Subsection 7. Liquidated Damages for Failure to Enter into Contract of the Solicitation Documents, and that the termination shall be effective as of October 28, 2025, and that the City may take all necessary steps to seek forfeiture of Vendor’s bid bond as liquidated damages.   Not available Not available
25-1321 19. Board AppointmentsJonathan Hernandez to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.   Not available Not available
25-1333 110. Board AppointmentsCelia Gutierrez to the Committee on Border Relations by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.   Not available Not available
25-1281 111. Applications for Tax RefundsA refund to Perla Denisse Benitez Castaneda, in the amount of $281.27 for an overpayment made on January 31, 2022 of 2021 taxes, Geo. No. 18PP-999-5630-1034. 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
25-1311 112. Notice of Campaign ContributionsFor notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $500 from Carmen Renee Jimenez and $1,500 from Maria Terán..   Not available Not available
25-1298 113. Requests to Issue Purchase OrdersThe request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) to increase contract 2022-0004 Security Services for Municipal Buildings to Night Eyes Protective Services. This change order will increase referenced contract by $129,560.00 for a total amount not to exceed $3,708,725.00. This change order will increase the contract capacity to include additional guards at the Municipal Services Center (MSC) Building and City Hall. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services City & State: El Paso, TX Current Contract Estimated Amount: $2,203,389.00 Change Order Amount: $129,560.00 Total estimated Amount not to Exceed: $2,332,949.00 Account(s): 532-1000-31040-522120-P3120 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All This was a Best Value Bid Award - unit price contract.   Not available Not available
25-1294 114. Request for ProposalsThe award of Solicitation 2025-0361R Financial and Planning Services - Airport to the following suppliers: 1) Garver, LLC and 2) Ricondo & Associates Inc. for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $900,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $600,000. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $1,500,000.00. The contract will provide planning and financial consulting services in connection with the El Paso International Airport. Contract Variance: The difference based in comparison to the previous contract is as follows: An increase of $150,000.00 for the initial term, which represents a 20% increase due to an increase to the annual budgeted amount needed for services. Department: El Paso International Airport Award to Supplier 1: Garver, LLC City & State: North Little Rock, AR Award to Supplier 2: Ricondo & Associates Inc. City & State: Chicago, IL Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Total Annual Estima   Not available Not available
25-1283 115. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of E.R. Talley Surveys No. 6 and 7, 4600 Edna Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to R-5 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 4600 Edna Ave. Applicant: City of El Paso, PZRZ25-00018   Not available Not available
25-1299 116. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.22 (Water and Wastewater Impact Fees), by adding Section 15.22.200 (Exemptions) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session.   Not available Not available
25-1300 117. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivision and Development Plats, Article II (Subdivision Standards), Chapter 19.18 (Traffic Impact Analysis), Chapter 19.23 (Easements, Block and Lot Design and Improvement Standards), and Article VI (Definitions), Chapter 19.50 (Definitions) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1301 118. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.04 (Administrative Provisions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses), Appendix B (Table of Density and Dimensional Standards), and Appendix C (Table of Parking Requirements and Standards), in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1302 119. OrdinancesAn Ordinance amending Title 21 (SmartCode), Chapter 21.10 (General to all Plans), Chapter 21.30 (New Community Plans), Chapter 21.40 (Infill Community Plans), Chapter 21.50 (Building Scale Plans), Chapter 21.70 (Definition of Terms), and 21.80 (Tables) in order to comply with the updated requirements in accordance with Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 840 of the Texas 89th Legislative Session. The penalty is as provided in 21.60 of the El Paso City Code.   Not available Not available
25-1202 120. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 9 and 13, Save and Except that Portion of Tract 9 conveyed out to the State of Texas in Right-of-Way deed in Volume 550, Page 623, Sunnyfields Map No. 2, 7800 Alameda Avenue, and Tracts 10 and 14, Save and Except that Portion of Tract 10 conveyed out to the State of Texas in Right-of-Way deed in Volume 561, Page 155, Sunnyfields Map No. 2, 7804 Alameda Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to C-1 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 7800 and 7804 Alameda Avenue Applicant: Vista del Sol Architectural Design, PZRZ24-00039   Not available Not available
25-1207 121. OrdinancesAn Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 15 to 20, Block 13, Hart's Survey No. 9, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1/sc (Commercial/special contract) and S-D (Special Development) to G-MU (General Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan with a 32% parking reduction. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: North of Arizona Avenue and East of N. Oregon Street Applicant: Misifu, LLC, PZRZ24-00035   Not available Not available
25-1310 122. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority Christopher Lindner to Position 5, whose term will expire on February 1, 2026.   Not available Not available
25-1323 123. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action on a Resolution approving the use of District 2 discretionary funds for payroll of the part-time Administrative Specialist and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate such expenditure.   Not available Not available
25-1328 124. Members of the City CouncilDiscussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to engage collaboratively with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to explore the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and/or lease agreement regarding the TSA security checkpoint at the El Paso International Airport (EPIA). This effort would aim to align operations with applicable City of El Paso guidelines, policies, procedures, and ordinances, including but not limited to, those related to the display of political language. Further direct the City Manager and City Attorney to review all relevant documentation related to the security checkpoint at EPIA and formally request any necessary security clearances to access and review existing contract/lease agreements, with a report to be presented to City Council within 60 days.   Not available Not available
25-1291 125. Other Bids, Contracts, ProcurementsDiscussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2025-0285 Vista Del Sol Reconstruction & Resurfacing to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for a total estimated amount of $4,217,873.40. This project will consist of mill and overlay, implement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ramps, remove and replace sidewalks, video image vehicle detection system (VIVDS), implement signage and striping along Vista Del Sol Drive from Sumac Drive to Phil Gibbs Drive. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Jordan Foster Construction, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Proposal I Contract Term: 204 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Proposal I: $4,217,873.40 Total Estimated Award: $4,217,873.40 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 29110 - 580270 - PCP23ARTRECON02 Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 6, 7 This was a Competitive Sealed Proposal Procurement unit price contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC the highest ranked offeror based on   Not available Not available
25-1288 126. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Agreement between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Community Foundation to continue to promote and support education and programming at the Mexican American Cultural Center.   Not available Not available
25-1289 127. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to execute the State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement, together with all required documentation, to effectuate the City’s intent to borrow such funds and that the City Council further authorizes the City Manager to take or perform any actions required for implementation of this Resolution to receive funding from the State Infrastructure Bank.   Not available Not available
25-1293 128. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on updates of short-term rentals in El Paso. The presentation by City staff, the Greater El Paso Association of Realtors, and the El Paso Short-Term Rental Alliance will include requested items by City Council on September 3, 2025 including identified safety issues and concerns related to short-term rentals in the City of El Paso and an update on the current state of short-term rentals within the City.   Not available Not available
25-1296 129. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a presentation on proposed amendments to El Paso City Code 20.20 (Historic Landmark Preservation). The presentation will provide Council an update on the input received from the community and staff recommendations.   Not available Not available
25-1292 130. Other BusinessDiscussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer to use Zoo's operating fund balance for the purchase of 50 air conditioner units including labor and materials.   Not available Not available
25-1295 131. Other BusinessDiscussion and action to approve the FY 2025-2026 Annual Internal Audit Plan.   Not available Not available