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Item 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on November 10, 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.
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Item 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Item 7 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
Item 8 Transgender Day of Remembrance Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week Recognition of Outstanding Veterans in Honor of Veterans Day Walk to End Alzheimer's Day Erick Uriel Chaparro Lucero Day
Item 9 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
Item 10 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
Item 11 INVOCATION BY PASTOR BOBBY GARCIA FROM GRACE CHRISTIAN CENTER
Item 12 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Item 13 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 14 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Item 15 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 16 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 17 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Item 1. [26-1233] (Minutes) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of October 27, 2026, and the Work Session of October 26, 2026.
Item 19 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Item 2. [26-0064] (Request to Excuse) REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Item 21 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
Item 3. [26-1191] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas providing terms for the County to obtain a lease agreement and utilize vehicles leased by the County. The City of El Paso, as the fiduciary of the Texas Anti-Gang (TAG) Center, will reimburse the County for the leased vehicles.
Item 6. [26-1204] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Sunland Park, to provide mutual aid in emergency situations and conditions resulting from fire events and natural disasters that require immediate fire and medical responses on or within the jurisdictional limits of the City of El Paso, Texas or the City of Sunland Park, New Mexico and to provide joint training activities to prepare for such responses.
Item 4. [26-1207] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas for the submission of a joint application to the Department of Justice under the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), in the amount of $163,676.00; provided, however, that the City of El Paso declined the City of El Paso’s sub-grantee award in the amount of $81,838.00, no funds associated with the City’s portion of the award received by the El Paso Police Department.
Item 5. [26-1208] (Resolutions) A Resolution that the Mayor be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the County of El Paso, Texas and the City of El Paso, Texas to submit a joint application to the Department of Justice under the 2026 Edward Bryne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG), in the amount of $196,938.00. The funds received under the JAG program will be Allocated 50% to the County of El Paso, Texas, $98,469.00 and 50% to the City of El Paso, Texas, $98,469.00. No cash match or in-kind is required.
Item 7. [26-1227] (Resolutions) A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Service Agreement between the City of El Paso and Fire Acquisition Company LLC dba Phoenix Safety Outfitters, to provide uniforms and apparel items to the El Paso Fire Department and to ensure timely, reliable, and high-quality uniform supply and turnout gear, maintenance, and inventory management to support the City's operational needs.
Item 8. [26-1161] (Resolutions) That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).
Item 9. [26-1202] (Resolutions) Approve a Resolution in accordance with Section 3.5 of the City Charter to cancel the Regular City Council Meeting scheduled for March 2, 2027.
Item 29 CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:
Item 30 For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:
Item 32 CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:
Item 11. [26-1206] (Bids) The award of Solicitation 2026-0455 Washer Extractor Repairs (Re-Bid) to DDM Corporation, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $405,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $270,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $675,000.00. Department: Fire Award to: DDM Corporation, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Amount: $135,000.00 Initial Estimated Award: $405,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $270,000.00 Total Estimated Award $675,000.00 Account(s) General Fund Funding Source(s): 322-1000-22090-522260-P2217 District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire departments recommend award as indicated to DDM Corporation, 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.
Item 12. [26-1221] (Bids) The award of Solicitation 2025-0283 El Paso Electric Company Paved Trails to Horizone Construction 1, LTD for a total estimated amount of $1,339,456.23. Department: Capital Improvement Award to: Horizone Construction 1, LTD City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): Base Bid I Contract Term: 390 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid I: $1,399,456.23 Total Estimated Award: $1,339,456.23 Account(s): 190 - 4800 - 29010 - 580270 - PCP13PRKE01J Funding Source(s): 2012 Quality of Life District(s): 3, 6 & 7 This was a Low Bid Procurement - Construction Contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to Horizone Construction 1, LTD 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 13. [26-1215] (Bids) The award of Solicitation 2026-0322 Crack Seal Material to Pavement Sealants & Supply Inc. for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $926,100.00. The total contract time is for three (3) years for a total estimated amount of $ 926,100.00 Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Pavement Sealants & Supply, Inc. City & State: Albuquerque, New Mexico Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: NA Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $308,700.00 Term Estimated Award: $926,100.00 Option Term Estimated Award: NA Total Estimated Award: $926,100.00 Account(s): 532-1000-532030-32120-P3210 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance departments recommend award as indicated to Pavement Sealants & Supply, 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. 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 36 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
Item 37 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 42 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
Item 18. [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 19. [26-1104] (Ordinances) An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 7, Block 4, Hueco View Acres, 11368 Turner Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 11368 Turner Road Applicant: Creosote Land, LLC Case Number: PZRZ26-00015
Item 20. [26-1151] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting to Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.
Item 21. [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 22. [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 50 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
Item 24. [26-1229] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Second Amendment to the Entitlement Agreement (“Agreement”) between the City of El Paso (“City”), a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and FSW Investments, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW Parent”), FSW Investments I, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW I”), FSW Investments II, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW II”), FSW Investments III, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW III”), FSW Investments IV, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW IV”), FSW Investments V, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW V”), FSW Investments VI, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW VI”), FSW Investments VII, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW VII”), FSW Investments VIII, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW VIII”), FSW Investments IX, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW IX”), FSW Investments X, LP, a Texas limited partnership (“FSW X” and together with FSW Parent, FSW I, FSW II, FSW III, FSW IV, FSW V, FSW VI, FSW VII, FSW VIII, and FSW IX, “FSW”) and Scarborough ELP Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, (together with FSW, the “Owner”) to revise the Agreement to facilitate the development of commercial and other supporting uses without triggering the deposit of ad valorem property taxes to be deposited into the Tax Increment Fund. The proposed amendment does not modify the term or overall incentive amount.
Item 25. [26-1226] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution releasing approximately 2,295.625 acres of land South of Eastlake Blvd. and West of Darrington Rd. within El Paso’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Item 26. [26-1228] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution changing the name of Bob Mitchell Drive to Fred Loya Drive, beginning at Montwood Drive and ending at Paseo del Rey Drive.
Item 29. [26-1164] (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 $4,000,000.00, with the federal government contributing $3,200,000.00, and an $800,000.00 match from the City, for the Paso del Norte and Stanton International Ports of Entry Feasibility Study Project.
Item 31. [26-1236] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to effectuate all necessary budget transfers to allocate FY2026 General Fund savings resulting from increased use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for eligible P25 Infrastructure Project expenses and the FY2025 Single Audit to purchase Fire Department fleet routers.
Item 32. [26-1222] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to formalize the City of El Paso’s designation as the Collaborative Applicant for the El Paso Continuum of Care (CoC) and execute all necessary agreements and documents with the CoC Board and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including the required 25% match.
Item 61 EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item 62 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 63 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 64 ADJOURN
Item 65 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:
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Item 66 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 14. [26-1109] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00012, to allow for a side setback reduction on the property described as Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, 611 Meadowlark Subdivision, 617 Meadowlark Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 617 Meadowlark Applicant: Richard Ronald Wallace Case Number: PZST26-00012
Item 15. [26-1230] (Ordinances) An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Mescalero Apache Telecom Inc. (MATI), for the construction, installation, maintenance, use, and repair of 28,183 linear feet of all necessary, desirable, subsurface, wires, cables, underground conduit, handholes, or other structures and appurtenances in connection with long-distance telecommunication systems and fiber optic, conduit and cables within a portion of City right-of-way citywide; setting the License term for a term of five (5) years with one (1) renewable one (1) year term. Subject Property: Districts 1 and 8 Applicant: Mescalero Apache Telecom Inc. Case Number: PSPN23-00012
Item 16. [26-1234] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending the 2012 Comprehensive Plan known as Plan El Paso to adopt the amendments known as Envision El Paso.
Item 17. [26-1237] (Ordinances) An Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations) of the El Paso City Code to add a new Section 20.10.170 (Density Bonus Program), relieving eligible properties within a designated program area from the density limitations of the base zoning district. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Item 27. [26-1247] (Other Business) Discussion and action that the City Manager be authorized to sign a Mutual Cooperation Agreement between the CITY OF EL PASO and the PASO DEL NORTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization in El Paso, Texas to coordinate with the International Bridges Department to provide a not-for-profit vehicle for gifts from private and other donors for the benefit of the International Bridges Capital Improvement Program for a term of five (5) years and shall automatically renew for two (2) successive additional five (5) year periods.
Item 28. [26-1241] (Other Business) Discussion and action that the El Paso City Council hereby approves the list of projects on Exhibit “A” attached to the Resolution, totaling $72,550,000, which establishes: 1) the “Comprehensive International Bridges Capital Improvement Program” as the approved list of International Bridges Capital Improvement Program projects for FY 2027 through FY 2031; and 2) the use of the identified funding sources.
Item 33. [26-1251] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution amending Paragraph 30(h)(i) of the FY 2027 Budget Resolution (effective September 1, 2026), to require, effective November 10, 2026, fully reconciled travel forms per City Council Member and their staff to be included on the monthly City Council agenda for notation.
Item 30. [26-1254] (Other Business) Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and GFT INFRASTRUCTURE, INC, for a project known as “2026-0328R YSLETA PORT OF ENTRY EXPANSION FEASIBILITY STUDY AND MASTERPLAN” for an amount not to exceed $3,748,907.14 that the City Engineer is authorized to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars $50,000.00 and to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars $50,000.00 if such services are necessary for the proper execution of the project and that the increased amounts are within the appropriate budgets of the project for a total amount of $3,848,907.14 and 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 the execution of the Agreement.
Item 10. [26-1258] (Notice of Campaign Contributions) Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Ivan Niño in the amounts of $750.00 from Edward Saab; $750.00 from William Saab; $1,000.00 from El Paso Association of Contractors; $5,000.00 from TREPAC- Texas Realtors Political Action Committee non-corporate; $2,500.00 from Woody L. Hunt; $1,500.00 from Kelly Tomblin; $3,000.00 from Alfredo Corral.
Item 48 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Item 23. [26-1271] (Members of the City Council) Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council expresses the City of El Paso’s support for H.R. 5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025. Upon approval, the Resolution shall be transmitted to federal, state, and local officials and partner organizations in support of advocacy efforts for federal investment in El Paso’s infrastructure needs and the advancement of the City’s federal legislative priorities.