Location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY
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Item 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 657-305-018#
Item 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on October 27, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos
Item 3 Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
Item 4 In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council during public comment, and regarding agenda items by calling the following number: 1-915-213-4096 or Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267
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Item 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 7 Western Hills Elementary School at the invitation of Representative Alejandra Chávez. Leilan Duarte Elisandro Napoles Shelby Coppinger Zia Liszanckie Ruiz Sol Liszanckie Ruiz Liam Tamayo Ilker Dirican Eros Aranda Elizabeth Guerra Isla Turki Aylin Dirican
Item 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
Item 9 Municipal Court Physical Therapist Month El Paso Holy Royal Arch Chapter No. 90 25th Anniversary Of UMC’s Scherr Legate Level I Trauma Center Designation Radford School's 116th Anniversary
Item 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Item 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
Item 12 INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.
Item 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Item 14 Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.
Item 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Item 16 Call to the Public will begin at 10:00 a.m. Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of the meeting. Sixty minutes in total will be devoted for Call to the Public. This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.
Item 17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Note: All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting.
Item 18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 1. [26-1130] (Minutes) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 13, 2026, and the Work Session of October 12, 2026.
Item 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Item 2. [26-0063] (Request to Excuse) REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
Item 3. [26-1150] (Resolutions) A Resolution to establish the Poet Laureate Program as an official cultural arts program of the City of El Paso and that the Museums & Cultural Affairs Department is authorized and directed to administer it in accordance with the program guidelines.
Item 4. [26-1103] (Resolutions) That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).
Item 5. [26-1149] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Winterfest 2026 Weekend El Paso Police Department Closures from 5:30 pm to 11:00 pm on Sunday, November 22, 2026, to Sunday, January 3, 2027, serves a public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right-Of-Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street (s) in excess of four hours for a portion of Mesa Street between Franklin Avenue and Mills Avenue upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation. Applicant: Phoebe Grijalva Case Number: CSEV26-00131
Item 6. [26-1152] (Resolutions) A Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign Change Order #5, Eastside Sport Complex Phase II Project, to Jordan Foster Construction, for a total of $157,807.03.
Item 27 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
Item 33 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:
Item 12. [26-1122] (Notice for Notation) For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of August 21, 2026 to September 21, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.
Item 35 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
Item 36 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:
Item 41 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
Item 42 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
Note: Public Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting that begins at approximately 10:00 a.m. or shortly thereafter. All interested persons present shall have an opportunity to be heard at that time. After the public hearings, Council may also delay taking action on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter to publish any further notice. Copies of all Ordinances are available for review in the City Clerk’s office, 300 N. Campbell, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Item 17. [26-1153] (Ordinances) An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other necessary documents to convey approximately 597 acres of land legally described as Tract 1, Section 5, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Surveys, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Item 22. [26-1140] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 17 (Housing), Chapter 17.04 (Housing Adopted) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 17.04.030 (Enforcement Officer) to add Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Section 17.04.080 of the City Code.
Item 21. [26-1141] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), Chapter 13.20 (Miscellaneous Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 13.20.040 (Selling Merchandise Prohibited on and near Public Right-of-Way), to add Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Section 13.20.040 of the City Code.
Item 19. [26-1154] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Article III (Enforcement) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Chapter 5.05 (Public Swimming Pool Licenses), Section 5.05.150 (Enforcement Authority), to add Code Enforcement Director, amend Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.150 to replace Environmental Services Department with Code Enforcement Department and Chapter 5.18 (Convenience Store Regulation), Section 5.18.080 to replace Code Director and Police Chief with Code Enforcement Director; the penalty as provided in Sections 5.05.160, 5.10.170 and 5.18.080 of the City Code.
Item 20. [26-1155] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 9.04.020 (Definitions) to add Director of Code Enforcement; amend Section 9.04.610 (Authority to Issue Citations) to rename and replace Code Enforcement Division with Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.08 (Junk Vehicles), amend Section 9.08.050A (Enforcement Authority) and Section 9.08.060 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.10 (Mulberry Trees), Section 9.10.020 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.12 (Food and Food Handling Establishments), Section 9.12.820 (Responsibility of the Director of Public Health) to amend the heading and the Director of Public Health to the Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.24 (Mosquito Control), Section 9.24.040 (Enforcement) to add the Code Enforcement Department as a Department which can enforce the chapter; Section 9.24.050 (Violation-Penalty) to add the Code Enforcement Department as a Department which can enforce the chapter: Chapter 9.28 (Rat Control), Section 9.28.080 to add Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.48 (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), Section 9.48.040G (Definitions) to add the Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.50 (Public and Workplace Smoking Restrictions), Section 9.50.110A (Enforcement) to add the Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Sections 9.04.630, 9.08.070, 9.10.040, 9.12.890, 9.24.050, 9.36.100, 9.48.260, and 9.50.130.
Item 18. [26-1156] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), to create Chapter 9.03 (Department of Code Enforcement) and subsections thereunder in the El Paso City Code relating to the creation and purpose of the Department of Code Enforcement.
Item 24. [26-1151] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting to Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.
Item 23. [26-1158] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00014, to allow for Infill Development with a reduction to the average lot width and side yard setback on the property described as the west 14 feet of Lot 26 and all of Lot 27 and the east 4 feet of Lot 28, Block 134, Third Amended Map of Highland Park Addition, 2810 Sacramento Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2810 Sacramento Ave. Applicant: LFC Smart Business, LLC Case Number: PZST25-00014
Item 26. [26-1139] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to add item: 6 Wedgewood Drive from Montana Avenue to Album Avenue; and an 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 delete item: 16 Wedgewood Drive from Springwood Drive to Bantry Avenue and to add item: 112. Wedgewood Drive from Album Avenue to McRae Boulevard. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.
Item 53 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 63 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
Item 36. [26-1148] (Operational Focus Updates) Presentation and discussion by El Paso Electric Company providing an update on its recent regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Item 65 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
Item 37. [26-1144] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0448 GA Ramp Rehabilitation Stage 2 & 3 to CI Constructors, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $12,096,647.50. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: CI Constructors, Inc. City & State: Carlsbad, NM Item: Base Bid I, Additive Alternate I Contract Term: 470 Working Days Base Bid I: $9,399,020.00 Alternate I: $2,697,627.50 Total Estimated Award: $12,096,647.50 Account: 562-3010-62335-580270-G62A234902 562-3080-62335-580270-G62A234902 Funding Source: Airport Enterprise Fund Federal Aviation Administration Grant District: 3 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to CI Constructors, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 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 necessary for execution of this award. Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term. As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.
Item 38. [26-1146] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0339 Mast Arm Poles to Hercla, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $2,880,975.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $960,325.00. The total contract time is for four (4) years for a total estimated amount of $3,841,300.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Hercla, LLC City & State: El Paso, Texas Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 1 year Total Contract Time: 4 Years Annual Estimated Award: $960,325.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $2,880,975.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $960,325.00 Total Estimated Award $3,841,300.00 Account(s) 532-1000-32020-532030-P3252 Funding Source(s): General Fund 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 Hercla, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 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 necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.
Item 68 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
Item 39. [26-1143] (Other Business) Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Third Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO (“City”) and LEGATE CO TEXAS, LLC (“Applicant”) for the renovation of a mixed-use building located in downtown El Paso at 201 East San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901 to extend the deadline for applicant to submit required document in consideration for the removal of the Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate. That the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to execute any contracts and/or related documents necessary and take any actions necessary to effectuate this authority.
Item 41. [26-1159] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property commonly known as Tract 14B, out of section 14, Block 81, Township 2, TEXAS AND Pacific RAILROAD SURVEYS and legally described as Tract 14B, out of section 14, Block 81, Township 2, TEXAS AND Pacific RAILROAD SURVEYS, by the City of El Paso, including any and all improvements located on the property for $3,000,000. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Palo Verde Properties, L.P., the seller of the property; (2) sign any and all documents related and/or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property; (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale; (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property; (5) sign any contract amendments provided that such amendments do not increase the purchase price; and (6) effectuate any budget transfers necessary to effectuate the purchase of the property.
Item 42. [26-1112] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager or designee present the Texas Non-Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) Ratepayer Protection Act (Exhibit "A") to the El Paso State Legislative Delegation. The act would extend Senate Bill 6-style protections shielding ratepayers from costs associated with large-load customers, including data centers, in El Paso Electric's service territory and set Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) rulemaking deadlines.
Item 43. [26-1162] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution to adopt amendments to the City of El Paso’s State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session pursuant to City Council direction and staff recommendations.
Item 44. [26-1163] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congresswoman Veronica Escobar requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program in the amount of $2,000,000.00, with no match from the City, for the El Paso Solar Lights Public Safety Program: Phase II.
Item 76 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item 77 The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
Item 78 Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING
Item 81 ADJOURN
Item 82 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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Item 83 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
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Item 7. [26-1165] (Board Appointments) Corinthean Lee Sanchez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.
Item 45. [26-1166] (Other Business) Discussion and action to authorize the submission for an application to the Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission for the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) requesting $5,000,000.00, with no match required from the City of El Paso, for the Fort Bliss Barreras Gate Vehicle Barrier Control System Modernization Project.
Item 40. [26-1157] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Procurement Excellence Boot Camp, removing the Women-Owned Small Business Certification, and adjusting Year 2 Agreement metrics. The total agreement amount will be reduced proportionately to reflect the revised metrics.
Item 25. [26-1138] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to delete item: 2. Railroad Drive from Dyer Street to a point 0.38 Miles South of Dyer Street; and an 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 delete item: 62. Railroad Drive from Falcon Avenue to a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue and to add item 111. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass Drive to S Angora Loop Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection G (Forty Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 26. Railroad Drive from a point 0.38 miles south of Dyer Street to a point 0.76 miles south of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection H (Forty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 6. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass Drive Road to Falcon Avenue and to add item: 40. Railroad Drive from Fred Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive and to add item: 41. Railroad Drive from S Angora Loop Avenue to Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection I (Fifty Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 3. Railroad Drive from a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue to a point 0.76 Miles South of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection J (Fifty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 8. Railroad Drive from Fred Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive. The Penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.
Item 27. [26-1171] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of all buildings exceeding two stories in height within the boundaries of the Downtown Management District to identify potential structural and exterior safety hazards; to require property owners to correct identified violations within 30 days of notification or obtain an approved extension, subject to applicable law; and to report inspection findings, corrective actions, and recommendations to City Council within 45 days with research findings on a feasibility plan to assess all buildings with two or more stories within the Downtown Management District, including an evaluation of requiring property owners to obtain and fund inspections conducted by qualified professionals.
Item 13. [26-1175] (Notice for Notation) Receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8 in the amounts of $1,000 from Daniel Rubio, $2,500 from Ginger Francis, $1,500 from El Paso Municipal Police Officers Association, $500 from Linnette Aguirre-Gonzalez, $500 from Linda Troncoso.
Item 14. [26-1176] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $2,000.00 from Cesar Blanco, $1,000.00 from Ronald Lowenfield, $500.00 from Stuart Shiloff, $750.00 from Aaron Chiu.
Item 29. [26-1182] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to support the Veterans in Business Accelerator program through the City of El Paso’s Economic and International Development Department; and that, the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to 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.
Item 30. [26-1179] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 5 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00, to support the Driving Change Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and its safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative, which is aimed at reducing DWI arrests, impaired-driving incidents, and casualties in El Paso, serves the municipal purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of El Paso by increasing access to safe transportation alternatives and supporting impaired-driving prevention efforts; and that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to 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 that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to return any unspent funds authorized by this Resolution to the District 5 Discretionary Fund Account no later than December 31, 2026, pursuant to the City’s FY2027 Budget Resolution.
Item 31. [26-1177] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the CITY OF EL PASO (City), and the DONOR CHARM FOUNDATION, DONOR CHARM LLC, and EVOLVE7 DIGITAL MEDIA (collectively, the Driving Change Partners) in support of a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative expressly aimed at reducing DWI arrests, impaired-driving incidents, and casualties in El Paso.
Item 32. [26-1192] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to direct the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution requiring the public disclosure of any City-funded travel expenses by members of the City Council and the Mayor, with such disclosure occurring via publication on the agenda of the next Regular City Council meeting after the City-funded travel is completed; and to further direct that the Resolution shall be placed on the agenda of the next Regular City Council meeting for consideration.
Item 15. [26-1190] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Chris Canales in the amount of $100.00 from Stephen Tures; $10.00 from Carol Bahmueller; $200.00 from Marshall Carter-Tripp; $25.00 from Sean Sutton; $50.00 from Esteban Vasquez; $50.00 from Luis Negron; $100.00 from Henry Cohen; $200.00 from Gloria Ambler; $250.00 from Antonio Esparza; $50.00 from Brian Kelley; $250.00 from Tomas B. & Margaret Ann Forbes DeLeon; $500.00 from James F. Scherr; $50.00 from Victor Ito; $200.00 from Linda Y. Chew; $150.00 from Susan Urbieta; $150.00 from Kevin Taggart; $100.00 from Eduardo Diaz; $200.00 from Jack Loveridge; $250.00 from Carmen E. & Jose R. Rodriguez; $100.00 from Kitty Spalding; $50.00 from Brian Kirby.
Item EX1. [26-1185] (Executive Session) Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso; Cause No.:08-24-00405-CV (551.071)
Item 79 Discussion and action on the following:
Item 34. [26-1195] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a Resolution calling for the closure of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) El Paso Camp East Montana and return for adoption in 30 days. The resolution should include information about how ERO El Paso Camp East Montana has been reported by news media, members of Congress, and civil rights organizations as denying basic human and civil rights to detainees. The Resolution should also include information about how this facility has posed a public health risk to the City of El Paso and how their operations have lacked transparency while using taxpayer funds to operate.
Item 28. [26-1197] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to evaluate and pursue measures to restrict heavy commercial truck traffic along Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), including the feasibility of establishing alternative designated truck routes. Such direction shall include reviewing applicable state and federal regulations, initiating coordination with TxDOT, evaluating roadway safety measures, and identifying any ordinances or other actions necessary to implement restrictions. Further, direct the City Manager and City Attorney to report back to City Council within 30 calendar days with their findings, recommendations, and a proposed action plan, including the steps and timeline necessary to pursue implementation.
Item 16. [26-1196] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $5,000 from Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) Non-Corporate, $1,000 from El Paso Association of Contractors INC., $500 from Jonathan L. Barela, and $2,500 from Woody L. Hunt.
Item 35. [26-1200] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action directing the City Manager or designee to prepare a Resolution expressing the City of El Paso’s support for H.R. 5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025, for Council consideration and adoption within 30 days. Upon adoption, the Resolution will be shared with federal, state, and local officials and partner organizations to advocate for federal investment in El Paso’s infrastructure needs and to advance the City’s federal legislative priorities.
Item 8. [26-1193] (Board Appointments) Reginald B. Mainor to the Veterans Advisory Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.
Item 9. [26-1194] (Board Appointments) Miwa Resurreccion to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.
Item 10. [26-1198] (Board Appointments) Noemi Herrera Rojas to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Lily Limón, District 7.
Item 11. [26-1199] (Board Appointments) Joshua Rhoads to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.
Item 33. [26-1201] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of El Paso, Texas, authorizing the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 for costs associated with free and publicly accessible cultural and educational events held at City Museums and Cultural Affairs Department facilities as part of the Latino Art Now! conference.