City Council — 2026-09-01 9:00 AM

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

Agenda PDF: https://elpasotexas.legistar1.com/elpasotexas/meetings/2026/9/2570_A_City_Council_26-09-01_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: 958-685-499#

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 1, 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: 958-685-499# 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 Sageland Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paula Hernandez Kairi Davila Brian Bikirwa Lailani Sanchez Ashley Guevara Andrew Gutierrez Luke Esparza Joseph Pelaske Isiah Gomez Ava Rios Jaime Villareal

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 El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary was called to speakBorderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary was called to speakHunger Action Month was called to speak25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance was called to speakDeaf Awareness Month in El Paso was called to speakIlene Diaz de Leon - 27 was called to speakClaudia Contreras Siller - 27 was called to speakElizabeth Crawford was called to speakJD Martinez was called to speakSusan Martinez was called to speakKym Hemley was called to speakClaudia Contreras Siller was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakRon Comeau was called to speakEduardo Talamantes was called to speakLisa Turner was called to speakLorenza Hodges was called to speakLorenza Hodges was called to speakEmma Solis Sanchez was called to speakVeronica Carbajal was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakHector Gonzales was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speakJohn Muniz was called to speakPatricia Osmond was called to speak\par \par El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary was called to speak\par \par El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary was called to speak\par }

Item 9 El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary Hunger Action Month 25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Deaf Awareness Month in El Paso

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)

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 Elizabeth Crawford was called to speak -not present\par JD Martinez was called to speak\par Susan Martinez was called to speak\par Kym Hemley was called to speak\par Claudia Contreras Siller was called to speak\par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par Ron Comeau was called to speak\par Eduardo Talamantes was called to speak\par Lisa Turner was called to speakLorenza Hodges was called to speak\par Lorenza Hodges was called to speak\par Emma Solis Sanchez was called to speak\par Veronica Carbajal was called to speak\par \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:

Item 1. [26-0985] (Minutes) Approval of the Minutes of the Work Session of August 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of August 17, 2026.

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

Item 2. [26-0059] (Request to Excuse) REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

Item 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

Item 4. [26-0935] (Resolutions) That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).

Item 5. [26-0970] (Resolutions) A Resolution to grant the City Manager or designee the authority to sign and cause to be recorded the Release of Lien attached to the Resolution as Attachment A and effectuate any accounting adjustments associated with the removal of the specific sales tax amounts previously invoiced to the properties identified in Exhibit A of Attachment A.

Item 6. [26-0980] (Resolutions) A Resolution that pursuant to Title 3, Chapter 3.04, Section 3.04.035- Exemption-Historically Significant Sites of the El Paso City Code, the property owner, of the property described as 62 Franklin Heights 12 & 13 (6000 Sq Ft), in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, commonly known as 1318 Montana Avenue is hereby exempt from any increase in the City’s portion of the ad valorem taxes on the value of the improvement for a period of ten (10) years beginning on January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2036 provided that all City Code requirements are met.

Item 8. [26-0972] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign the Multiple Use Agreement for Paso Del Norte (PDN) Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda 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.

Item 9. [26-0957] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and City of San Elizario, Texas, for a term of one year and will automatically renew for a term of one year, each year for the provision of public health, code enforcement and environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of San Elizario, for which the City of San Elizario shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED THIRTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($107,930.00).

Item 30 CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:

Item 11. [26-0966] (Special Appointments) A Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC).

Item 33 CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

Item 12. [26-0964] (Applications for Tax Refunds) That the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved. This action would allow us to comply with state law which requires approval by the legislative body of refunds of tax overpayment exceeding the three (3) year limit. (See Attachment B).

Item 35 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

Item 36 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:

Item 31. [26-0975] (Request for Proposals) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for an initial term of one (1) year for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The award also includes a one (1) year option for an estimated amount of $120,000.00. The total contract time is for two (2) years for a total estimated amount of $240,000.00 Department: Strategic & Legislative Affairs Award to: Holland & Knight LLP City & State: Tampa, FL Item(s): All Initial Term: 1 Years Option Term: 1 Year Total Contract Time: 2 Years Annual Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $120,000.00 Total Estimated Award $240,000.00 Account(s) 105 - 2535 - P1055 - 11505 - 522150 Funding Source(s): Strategic Legislative Affairs - Interfund Transfers (Uses) District(s): All This was a Request for Qualifications Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Strategic & Legislative Affairs departments recommend award as indicated to Holland & Knight LLP the highest ranked offeror based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents 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.

Action: Awarded — Result: Pass

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

Item 38 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:

Item 39 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 15. [26-0913] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must provide the name and address of the studio where they are employed as part of their application, Section 5.10.120 (Inspections) to further specify reasonable times at which the Director of Code Enforcement and other authorized representatives can conduct inspections of tattoo and body art studios, Section 5.10.140 (Denial) to specify that denying entry for inspection is grounds for denial of a studio registration application; the penalty as provided in Section 5.10.18 of the City Code.

Item 14. [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: Introduce on First Reading — Result: Pass

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

Item 17. [26-0981] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.

Item 18. [26-0983] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.

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

Item 19. [26-0857] (Ordinances) An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD. Case Number: PZRZ26-00011

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

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

Item 49 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Item 22. [26-0976] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to support the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference.

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

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

Item 55 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES

Item 27. [26-0912] (Operational Focus Updates) Presentation and discussion on a motion from City Council on 05/12/2026, directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days.

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 PD Executive Assistant Chief presented. \par Cesar Ortiz, LSA, presented. \par Mayor Johnson and Reps Chavez, Acevedo, Maldonado-Rocha, Niño, and Limon commented. \par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par John Muniz was called to speak\par \par }

Item 57 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:

Item 28. [26-0973] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0372 ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stage 1 & 2 to Dan Williams Company for a total estimated amount of $21,295,295.00. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: Dan Williams Company City & State: Austin, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, Alternate 1 Contract Term: 530 Working Days Base Bid I: $11,751,040.00 Alternate I: $9,544,255.00 Total Estimated Award: $21,295,295.00 Account(s): 562-3010-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP 562-3080-62335-580270-PAP25TRAMP Funding Source(s): Airport Enterprise Fund Federal Aviation Administration Grant District(s): 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 Dan Williams Company 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.

Action: Awarded — Result: Pass

Item 29. [26-0974] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0429 Resler Drive Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $12,598,962.57. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 144 Workweek Days Base Bid I: $12,598,962.57 Total Estimated Award: $12,598,962.57 Account(s): 190 - 4825 - 291100 - 580270 - PCP23STCONNRSLR Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 1 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 International Eagle Enterprises, 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.

Action: Awarded — 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 Joaquin Rodriguez, CID, presented. \par Abril Bravo, Purchasing, presented. \par Mayor Johnson and Reps Chavez and Acevedo commented. \par \par \par }

Item 30. [26-0978] (Other Bids, Contracts, Procurements) Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0374 Montwood Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for a total estimated amount of $18,172,452.74. Department: Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I, II, III, Contract Term: 335 Working Days Base Bid I: $12,004,054.74 Base Bid II: $4,468,558.00 Base Bid III: $1,699,840.00 Total Estimated Award: $18,172,452.74 Account(s): 190-4825-29110-580270-PCP23STCONNMTWD Funding Source(s): Community Progress Bond District(s): 5 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvements Departments and Grant Funded Programs recommend award as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, 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.

Action: Awarded — 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 Joaquin Rodriguez, CID, presented. \par Nidia Cano, Purchasing, presented. \par Rep Niño commented. \par \par }

Item 62 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:

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 21. [26-0924] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031 to include short-term rentals (STR) language to allow for the proper collection of hotel occupancy taxes generated by the STRs.

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

Item 20. [26-0925] (Ordinances) An Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of Land) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda Case Number: SUET26-00001

Action: Adopted — Result: Pass

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

Item 3. [26-0929] (Resolutions) A Resolution requesting that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing is authorized to notify WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R Title Services, for default pursuant to the provisions and requirements of Attribute 21, Article 8, Section B of this contract, due to contractor’s violation of laws and regulations related to the performance of Contract No. 2024-0095R, and that the termination shall be effective on August 18, 2026. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department also recommends that WestStar Bank Holding Company, Inc and Subsidiaries dba WestStar Title, LLC be disqualified from entering into any contract with the City for a period of 3 years, for default and unsatisfactory performance. [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]

Action: Approve — Result: Pass

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

Item 10. [26-0914] (Special Appointments) A Resolution of City Council approving the following recommended nominees for appointment to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each to serve a four-year term expiring in June 2030: 1. James Feagin 2. Brent D. Harris 3. Christopher Charron [POSTPONED FROM 08-18-2026]

Item 7. [26-0971] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the closure of right-of-way within the City of El Paso for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm on Sunday, September 13, 2026, 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 portions of Mesa St. between San Antonio Ave. and Overland Ave. 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: Angel Reynosa Case Number: CSEV26-00109

Item 23. [26-0987] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $400 to support the following community programs: $400 for the Mission Valley Community Fair.

Item 24. [26-0988] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,000 to support the following community program: $1,000 to Rebuilding Together to support the She Builds Program.

Item 25. [26-0989] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the use of District 7 discretionary funds in the amount of $1,750 to support the following community program: $1,750 for 2 Tables at the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) - A Star is Born Event.

Item 32. [26-0968] (Other Business) Discussion and action to interview all qualified applicants and the appointment of two (2) candidates to fill the vacancies for (2) Part-Time Municipal Court Magistrates.

Action: Appointed — Result: Pass

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

Item 16. [26-0990] (Ordinances) An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.

Item 13. [26-0993] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Art Fierro in the amounts of $2,500 from James F. Scherr, $500 from Carlos Arturo Martinez, and $500 from Anthony Bruce Duncan.

Item 26. [26-0992] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action on a Resolution to accept the recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to approve the renaming of Lincoln Park, located at 4001 Durazno Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905 to “Lincoln Park - El Paso’s Chicano Park.”

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 Mayor Johnson and Reps Chavez, Acevedo, Maldonado-Rocha, Fierro, Limon, and Canales commented. \par Pablo Caballero, P&R Director, commented. \par Hector Gonzales was called to speak\par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par Gabriel\par }

Item Rollcall

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Item CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Action: Approved as Revised — Result: Pass

Action: Remove — 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 Claudia Garcia, Purchasing Director, commented. \par Reps. Acevedo, Fierro, Limon, and Canales commented. \par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par \par }

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

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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 Margarita Marin presented. \par Laura Cruz-Acosta commented. \par Adrian, Internal Auditor, commented. \par Reps. Chavez and Limon commented. Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par }

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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 Alejandra Gorski, LSA, presented. \par Michael Warner, Senior Policy Advisor with Holland & Knight LLP, commented. \par Rep. Chavez, Maldonado-Rocha, Fierro and Canales commented. \par Patricia Osmond was called to speak\par \par }