City Council — 2026-09-29 9:00 AM

Location: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 300 N. CAMPBELL AND VIRTUALLY

Agenda PDF: https://elpasotexas.legistar1.com/elpasotexas/meetings/2026/9/2602_A_City_Council_26-09-29_AGENDA_FOR_THE_REGULAR_COUNCIL_MEETING.pdf

Item 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 219-587-256#

Item 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 29, 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

Item 5 At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 219-587-256# The public may sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the 9:00 AM deadline on the meeting day at the following links: For Call to the Public: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dfad29e838da41fd86052bb264abd397 To Speak on Agenda Items: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb

Item 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Item 7 Brown Middle School at the invitation of Representative Alejandra Chávez Abria Escarcega Kaylie Rout Aubree Gomez Eva Camacho Wren Mildenhall Sophia Pham Evelyn Saucedo Casidee Sprague Michelle Garcia Isabella Ramos

Item 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

Minutes: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs24 Archtober Month was called to speakNational Cybersecurity Month (2026) was called to speakEl Paso Children’s Hospital was called to speakSergeant Jose L. Magdaleno Day was called to speakRobert Ash Retirement Celebration was called to speakWanda Helgesen - 3 was called to speakMarco Sanchez - 28 was called to speakMary Holguin was called to speakMary Holgin was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakMarco Sanchez was called to speakJD Martinez was called to speakJohn Muniz was called to speakClaudia Contreras Siller was called to speakMarcy Chavez was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speak\par \par Archtober Month was called to speak\par \par Meeting went into Recess\par \par Meeting Reconvened\par }

Item 9 Archtober Month National Cybersecurity Month (2026) El Paso Children’s Hospital - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Sergeant Jose L. Magdaleno Day Robert Ash Retirement Celebration

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, RABBI LEVY GREENBERG

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)

Minutes: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs24 Mary Holgin was called to speak\par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par Marco Sanchez was called to speak\par JD Martinez was called to speak\par John Muniz was called to speak\par Claudia Contreras Siller was called to speak\par Marcy Chavez was called to speak\par }

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:

Action: Approved as Revised — Result: Pass

Roll call: Alejandra Chávez: Aye; Josh Acevedo: Aye; Deanna Maldonado-Rocha: Aye; Cynthia Boyar Trejo: Aye; Ivan Niño: Aye; Art Fierro: Aye; Lily Limón: Aye; Chris Canales: Aye; Renard U. Johnson: Absent

Item 1. [26-1065] (Minutes) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, and the Work Session of September 14, 2026.

Item 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Item 2. [26-0061] (Request to Excuse) REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Item 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

Item 4. [26-1043] (Resolutions) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to provide trainings for FBI Emergency Medical Technicians, in order to increase qualified public safety responders during medical emergencies.

Item 5. [26-1058] (Resolutions) A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Regal Crest Unit Three Replat “C”, 424 Redd Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 424 Redd Rd. Applicant: El Paso Redd Take Five, LLC Case Number: PZDS26-00024

Item 26. [26-1064] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that Schedule C, attached to the FY 2027 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2026, is hereby amended, effective September 29, 2026, to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments, as set forth in Attachment A of the Resolution. [POSTPONED FROM 09-29-2026]

Item 6. [26-1060] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to terminate the Multiple Use Agreement for construction, maintenance, and operation of Public Recreational Area-Lincoln Park on the Texas Department of Transportation right-of-way, originally dated the 8th day of August, 1974, with the Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

Minutes: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs24 Rep. Acevedo commented. \par Joaquin Rodriguez, CID, commented. \par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par }

Item 7. [26-1061] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for the construction, maintenance and operation of Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park on the highway right of way US 54 with Texas Department of Transportation, provided such documents are approved by the City Attorney’s office as to form and comply with department policies and procedures.

Item 8. [26-1062] (Resolutions) Request that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director be authorized to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0137 Vending Machines by and between the City, El Paso Snax Company (“Assignor”) and Imperial, LLC (“Assignee”).

Item 30 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

Item 32 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

Item 11. [26-1041] (Notice for Notation) For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of August 31, 2026.

Item 12. [26-1042] (Notice for Notation) For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of July 21, 2026 to August 20, 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 13. [26-1048] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, in the amounts of $1,000 from Lane Gaddy, $1,000 from Douglas Schwartz, $1,000 from Martha Hunt, $500 from Kelvin Kroeker, $2,000 from Miguel Fernandez, $1,000 from Kelly Tomblin, $1,000 from Johnny Escalante, $1,000 from Donald Margo, $1,000 from Rogelio Lopez, and $1,000 from Ted Houghton.

Item 39 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

Item 15. [26-1040] (Requests to Issue Purchase Orders) The request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0502 Police Motorcycle Parts, Service and Maintenance to Viva Powersports, LLC dba Viva Powersports for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $405,000.00. The total contract time is for three (3) years for a total estimated amount of $405,000.00 Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Viva Powersports, LLC dba Viva Powersports City & State: El Paso, Texas Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $135,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $405,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $405,000.00 Account(s) 532 - 3600 - 521210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts) 532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Service) Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund District(s): All   Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend a non-competitive award under Procurement Sourcing Policy Section 9.1.8.1 (2): If a contract cannot be awarded after two competitive procurements/selection process. The requirement can be fulfilled by a non-competitive award.      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.     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 16. [26-1047] (Requests to Issue Purchase Orders) The award of Task Order #13K-1 for Solicitation 2025-0027 on-call horizontal construction to Keystone Contractors & Engineers for Zoo Improvements - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for a total of $650,847.88. Approval will allow the City to start construction services for Zoo Improvements (AZA).

Item 42 CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

Item 18. [26-1057] (Bids) The award of Solicitation 2026-0330 Zoo Grass Hay to the following suppliers: 1) Fox Constructor, LLC and 2) Canutillo Feed, LLC for a total estimated amount of $152,964.00. Department: Zoo Award to Supplier 1: Fox Constructor, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): 1,2 Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $23,388.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $70,164.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $70,164.00 Award to Supplier 2: Canutillo Feed, LLC City & State: Canutillo, TX Item(s): 3,4 Initial Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $27,600.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $82,800.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $82,800.00 Total Annual Estimated Award: $50,988.00 Total Initial Term Estimated Award: $152,964.00 Total Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $152,964.00 Account(s) 452-3400-52140-531100-P5241 Funding Source(s): Zoo Gate Operations District(s): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Zoo departments recommend award, as indicated to 1) Fox Constructor, LLC and 2) Canutillo Feed, LLC, the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. 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.

Item 45 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:

Item 19. [26-1021] (Ordinances) An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

Item 20. [26-0956] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos Case Number: PZST26-00006

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

Item 21. [26-1024] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Section 15.12.088 (Enforcement); Penalty as provided in Section 15.12.088 of the El Paso City Code.

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

Item 49 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Item 51 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:

Item 23. [26-1059] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2027-0028 Toll System Maintenance to The Revenue Markets, Inc. for a term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $250,000.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: The Revenue Markets, Inc.  City & State: Accord, NY Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Year Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 1 Year Total Estimated Award $250,000.00 Account(s) Operating Fund Funding Source(s): 564-3300-64830-522290-P6408 564-3305-64830-531325-BMF0010 District(s): All   This is a Non-Competitive Award - Sole Source Contract. Non-Competitive Procurement under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022: (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, (A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and International Bridges departments recommend award as indicated to The Revenue Markets, Inc. under the exemption listed above. 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.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

Item 24. [26-1046] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0130 Bibliotheca to Bibliotheca, LLC the sole authorized distributor of self-checks, Tattle-Tape Gates and Book Checks for a term of three (3) years for an estimated budgeted amount of $241,700.53. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Department: Libraries Award to: Bibliotheca, LLC City & State: Lake Elmo, MN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: $37,543.22 Year 2: $101,273.88 Year 3: $102,883.43 Initial Term Estimated Award: $241,700.53 Total Estimated Award $241,700.53 Account(s) 239-1000-15240-522290-P1506 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All    Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Libraries Departments recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including:(A) items that are available from only one source because of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or natural monopolies. 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.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

Item 25. [26-1063] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0421 Armored Car Services to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $3,869,712.00. Department: International Bridges Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $64,248.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $192,744.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $192,744.00 Accounts(s): General Funds Funding Source(s): 454-1000-54000-522150-P6403 District(s): All Department: Libraries Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $2,460.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $7,380.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $7,380.00 Accounts(s): General Funds Funding Source(s): 453-1000-53000-522120-P5309 District(s): All Department: Office of the Comptroller Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $3,072.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $9,216.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $9,216.00 Accounts(s): Operating Funds Funding Source(s): 210-1000- 13130-522150-P1303 District(s): All Department: Mass Transit (Sun Metro) Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $51,900.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $155,700.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $155,700.00 Accounts(s): Operating Funds Funding Source(s): 560-3200-60000-522150-P6003 District(s): All Department: Parks and Recreation Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $1,088,268.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $3,264,804.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $3,264,804.00 Accounts(s): General Funds Funding Source(s): 451-1000-51220-522120-P5101 District(s): All Department: Police Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $8,688.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $26,064.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $26,064.00 Accounts(s): General Funds Funding Source(s): 321-1000-21100-522150-P2105 District(s): All Department: Public Health Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $31,152.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $93,456.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $93,456.00 Accounts(s): General Funds Funding Source(s): 341-1000-41160-522120-P4101 District(s): All Department: Tax Office Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $21,012.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $63,036.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $63,036.00 Accounts(s): Tax Office Enterprise Funds Funding Source(s): 206-3700-19040-522120-P1912 District(s): All Department: Zoo Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $10,368.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $31,104.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $31,104.00 Accounts(s): Zoo Gate Operations Funding Source(s): 452-3400-52130-522120-P5234 District(s): All Department: Environmental Services Award to: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $8,736.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $26,208.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award $26,208.00 Accounts(s): Operating Funds Funding Source(s): 334-3100-34130-522150-P3470 District(s): All Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $1,289,904.00 Total Estimated Award: $3,869,712.00 This was a Best Value Procurement, Replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and International Bridges, Libraries, Office of the Comptroller, Mass Transit (Sun Metro), Parks and Recreation, Police, Public Health, Tax Office, Zoo, and Environmental Services departments recommend award as indicated to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. the highest ranked bidder 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 necessary for execution of this award.

Action: Awarded — Result: Pass

Item 55 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:

Item 27. [26-1054] (Other Business) Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign an 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 Certificate of Occupancy deadline and reduce the construction materials sales tax and permit fee rebates.

Item 28. [26-1053] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Motion by City Council to grant an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public or private school and daycare requested from Mojo’s Good Vibes LLC, for the property located at 12275 Pellicano, and legally described as Lot 7, Block 541, Vista Del Sol #164, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Subject Property: 12275 Pellicano Applicant: Shalen Haribhai

Action: Approve — Result: Fail

Minutes: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs24 Raul Garcia, P&I, commented. \par Mayor Johnson and Reps Maldonado-Rocha, Fierro, and Canales commented. \par \par Shalen Haribhai, applicant, commented\par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par }

Roll call: Alejandra Chávez: Nay; Josh Acevedo: Nay; Deanna Maldonado-Rocha: Aye; Cynthia Boyar Trejo: Nay; Ivan Niño: Nay; Art Fierro: Aye; Lily Limón: Nay; Chris Canales: Aye; Renard U. Johnson: Absent

Item 29. [26-1049] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,547,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty-five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026-015-11 Buffalo Soldier Reconstruction and Brown Street Shared Use Path, to finance the City’s local match and actual cost of construction, environmental, engineering, utility relocation, and right of way acquisition of the Project, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, 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 and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contract and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

Item 30. [26-1050] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Council hereby accepts the State Infrastructure Bank (SIB) loan agreement in its substantially final form in order to secure receipt of funds in the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Four Thousand Dollars ($1,854,000.00), to be fully repaid over no more than twenty-five (25) years, for SIB loan number S2026 003-06 Downtown Bicycle Improvements and McRae Boulevard Shared Use Path, to finance the City’s local match and actual cost of construction, environmental, engineering, utility relocation, and right of way acquisition of the Project, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or designee, 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 and authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate any budget transfers and execute any contract and/or related documents necessary to ensure that the funds are properly expended.

Item 31. [26-1051] (Other Business) Discussion and action that City Council approval granted in the Resolution of July 1, 2024 to allocate funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Buffalo Soldier Reconstruction and Brown Street Shared Use Path projects is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank Loan funds, due to the availability of State Infrastructure Bank loan funding for this purpose. That, except as herein modified, the Resolution of July 1, 2024 remains in full force and effect.

Item 32. [26-1052] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council approval granted in the Resolution of July 1, 2024, to allocate funds from capital asset sales to fund the City of El Paso’s local match obligation for the Downtown Bicycle Improvements and McRae Boulevard Shared Use Path projects is rescinded upon the City of El Paso’s receipt of State Infrastructure Bank Loan funds, due to the availability of State Infrastructure Bank loan funding for this purpose, and that, except as herein modified, the Resolution of July 1, 2024, remains in full force and effect.

Item 64 EXECUTIVE SESSION

Item 65 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 66 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 67 ADJOURN

Item 68 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:

Note: Sign Language interpreters are provided for Regular City Council Meetings. If you need Spanish Interpretation Services, please email CityClerk@elpasotexas.gov by 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting. Si usted necesita servicios de interpretación en español, favor de enviar un correo electrónico a CityClerk@elpasotexas.gov a mas tardar a las 12:00 p.m. del viernes previo a la fecha de la junta.

Item 69 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:

Note: http://www.elpasotexas.gov/

Item 33. [26-1066] (Other Business) Discussion and action authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Meta Platforms, Inc. Future is for Everyone Fund requesting $4,000,000.00 in grant funds, with no match required from the City of El Paso, for the El Paso Climate Action Implementation Program.

Action: Authorized — Result: Pass

Minutes: {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Arial;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\fs24 Fernando Berjano, SLA, presented. \par Mayor Johnson and Reps Chavez, Acevedo, Maldonado-Rocha, Boyar Trejo, Niño, and Limon commented. \par CM Dionne Mack commented. \par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par \par }

Item 10. [26-1067] (Board Appointments) Nathan Coleman to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.

Item 3. [26-1026] (Resolutions) A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) to collaborate and promote stewardship and optimal utilization of blood products, reduce expiration and wastage of blood components, and establish procedures for transfer of eligible blood products from EMS inventory to UMC inventory for a period of four (4) years, with the ability to be renewed for an additional period.

Item 17. [26-1055] (Bids) The award of Solicitation 2026-0335 Rodents, Rabbits, Quails, Chicks to RodentPro.com, LLC for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $108,557.00. Department: Zoo Award to: RodentPro.com, LLC  City & State: Inglefield, IN Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Year 1: $34,435.00 Year 2: $36,114.00 Year 3: $38,008.00 Total Estimated Award $108,557.00 Account(s) Zoo Operations Funding Source(s): 452-3400-52140-531100-P5241 District(s): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Zoo departments recommend award as indicated to RodentPro.com, 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.

Item 9. [26-1084] (Resolutions) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso Community Foundation's Borderland Rescue Fund for the use of approximately 10,000 square feet of the City's property at 401 E. Mills, El Paso, Texas 79901, for storage of pet food and personal hygiene products for the Library Pet Pantries.

Item 22. [26-1085] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council declares that the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $1,000.00, for the curation, construction, promotion, and/or programming of the El Paso Museum of History exhibit “Where It Began: Civil Rights and the El Paso Branch of the NAACP”, coinciding with the 89th Annual Texas National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Convention to be held in El Paso, serves the municipal purpose of enhancing the quality of life of the citizens of El Paso through entertainment and education and by fostering community pride and encouraging civic engagement; 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.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

Item 14. [26-1086] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amount of $2,000.00 from El Paso Municipal Police Officers Political Action Committee Fund; $1,000.00 from Ruben Chavez; $1,000.00 from Rogelio Lopez; $2,500.00 from L. Frederick Francis; $2,500.00 from Richard A. Castro; $1,500.00 from Stanley P. Jobe; $1,500.00 from Edward Escudero; $1,500.00 from El Paso Electric Company Employee PAC Texas; $1,500.00 from Woody L. Hunt; $100.00 from Cinco Houghton; $150.00 from Garret Yancey; $1,500.00 from Douglas Schwartz; $1,500.00 from Edward Houghton; $1,000.00 from Benjamin Arriola Jr.; $1,000.00 from Miguel Fernandez; $1,000.00 from Richard Aguilar; $1,000.00 from Ricardo Mora; $1,000.00 from Lane Gaddy; $1,500.00 from Randall Bowling; $1,000.00 from Martha Hunt; and $1,500.00 from Kathy & Raymond Palacios.

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