District 1, City of El Paso
Authorizes up to $2,500 from District 8 discretionary funds for free public cultural and educational events at City museum and cultural affairs facilities as part of the Latino Art Now! conference.
$2,500 · Vote 7-0
Authorizes up to $10,000 from District 5 discretionary funds to support the Driving Change MOU and its safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative, with unspent funds to be returned by December 31, 2026.
$10,000 · Vote 7-0
Authorizes an application to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for a $5,000,000 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant for the Fort Bliss Barreras Gate Vehicle Barrier Control System Modernization Project, with no City match required.
$5M · Vote 7-0
Authorizes a Third Amendment to the Chapter 380 agreement for renovation of 201 East San Antonio Avenue. It extends the deadline for required documents in exchange for removal of the Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate.
Vendor: Legate Co Texas, LLC · Vote 7-0
Directs the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate with TxDOT on restricting heavy commercial truck traffic on Trans Mountain Road and alternative truck routes. A report with findings and an action plan is due within 30 days.
Vote 7-0
State law: May conflict with state authority over traffic regulation on state highways, as Loop 375 is a state-maintained route.
Directs the City Manager to inspect buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District for structural and exterior hazards. Owners would have 30 days to correct violations or obtain an approved extension, and staff would report within 45 days.
Vote 7-0
State law: May conflict with Texas state law limiting municipal regulation of building inspections and property owner obligations; the evaluation of owner-funded inspections may be subject to state preemption.
Authorizes the City Manager to sign an MOU with the Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, and Evolve7 Digital Media for a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative. The document states no dollar amount.
Vendor: Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, Evolve7 Digital Media · Vote 6-1
Authorizes up to $10,000 from District 5 discretionary funds for the Veterans in Business Accelerator through the Economic and International Development Department.
$10,000 · Vote 7-0
Authorizes an amendment to the Chapter 380 agreement for the Procurement Excellence Boot Camp. It removes the Women-Owned Small Business Certification and adjusts Year 2 metrics, reducing the total agreement amount proportionately.
Vendor: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce · Vote 6-1
Authorizes an application to Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's office for $2,000,000 in Community Project Funding for the El Paso Solar Lights Public Safety Program Phase II, with no City match.
$2M · Vote 7-0
Authorizes the City Manager to purchase Tract 14B, Section 14, Block 81, Township 2, including improvements, for $3,000,000 from Palo Verde Properties, L.P. and to sign related closing documents.
$3M · Vendor: Palo Verde Properties, L.P. · Vote 7-0
Awards Solicitation 2026-0448 for GA Ramp Rehabilitation Stage 2 and 3 to CI Constructors, Inc. Funding is from the Airport Enterprise Fund and an FAA grant. The contract term is 470 working days.
$12.1M · Vendor: CI Constructors, Inc. · Vote 7-0
The motion directed the City Manager to analyze and recommend a city-initiated rezoning in the Rio Grande neighborhood by December 8, 2026. The motion failed 4-5.
Vote 4-5
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Governor and Texas Military Preparedness Commission supporting El Paso Water's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant application for an expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Center.
Vendor: Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission · Vote 8-0
Acted on a 09/15/2026 Council motion directing the City Manager not to enter, execute, renew, or extend any contract with Flock Safety or any other provider for fixed networked automated license plate reader cameras or similar technology.
Vote 8-0
Approved amending Schedule C of the FY 2027 Budget Resolution, effective September 29, 2026, to add or revise Animal Services and Code Enforcement fees listed in Attachment A. A second roll-call record for the same item lists Chávez and Niño as Nay, which differs from the first roll call shown here.
Vote 6-2
Approved a resolution amending the 2026 Public Art Plan and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter contracts and amendments to carry out the plan. No dollar amount is stated in the item.
Vote 5-3
Adopted an ordinance amending Title 20 Zoning, Chapter 20.02 definitions, Chapter 20.10 supplemental use regulations, and Appendix A permissible uses for correctional facility and halfway house uses.
Vote 8-0
Introduced on first reading an ordinance changing Lot 7, Block 4, Hueco View Acres from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and imposing a condition. Applicant is Creosote Land, LLC (case PZRZ26-00015).
Vote 8-0
Authorizes submitting a Meta Platforms, Inc. Future is for Everyone Fund application requesting $4,000,000 for the El Paso Climate Action Implementation Program, with no City match required.
$4M · Vendor: Meta Platforms, Inc. · Vote 8-0
Accepts SIB loan S2026 003-06 for $1,854,000 to fund the local match and costs of Downtown Bicycle Improvements and McRae Boulevard Shared Use Path, repayable over no more than 25 years. Authorizes the City Manager to execute loan documents.
$1.85M · Vendor: State Infrastructure Bank · Vote 8-0
Accepts SIB loan S2026-015-11 for $2,547,000 to fund the local match and costs of the Buffalo Soldier Reconstruction and Brown Street Shared Use Path, repayable over no more than 25 years. Authorizes the City Manager to execute loan documents.
$2.55M · Vendor: State Infrastructure Bank · Vote 8-0
Motion to grant an exception to the 300-foot school and daycare alcohol sales prohibition for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC at 12275 Pellicano failed. Applicant is Shalen Haribhai.
Vendor: Mojo's Good Vibes LLC · Vote 3-5
Awards three-year armored car services to Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. across ten city departments, with an annual estimate of $1,289,904. Parks and Recreation accounts for $3,264,804 of the total.
$3.87M · Vendor: Night Eyes Protective Services, Inc. · Vote 8-0
Authorizes purchase orders to Bibliotheca, LLC for self-checks, Tattle-Tape gates, and book checks for three years, estimated at $241,700.53 from the General Fund. Supplier must provide an updated sole-source letter and affidavit each year.
$241,701 · Vendor: Bibliotheca, LLC · Vote 8-0
Authorizes purchase orders to The Revenue Markets, Inc. for one year of toll system maintenance, estimated at $250,000, under a non-competitive local government exemption for single-source items. Funded from International Bridges operating accounts.
$250,000 · Vendor: The Revenue Markets, Inc. · Vote 8-0
Amends Title 15 Chapter 15.12 to require disclosures in commercial solicitations about water quality, safety, testing, treatment, or filtration, with violations and enforcement provisions. Penalty as provided in Section 15.12.088.
Vote 8-0
Grants Special Permit PZST26-00006 under the Infill Development section, allowing a reduction to average lot width on Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat E. The applicant is Hector Isaiah Gallegos.
Vendor: Hector Isaiah Gallegos · Vote 8-0
Directs the City Manager to ensure removal within 60 days of all Flock Safety fixed automated license plate reader cameras and related hardware on City property, right-of-way, or otherwise within City control, regardless of owner. Action was approved as revised.
Vote 8-0
Directs the City Manager not to enter, execute, renew, or extend any contract for fixed networked automated license plate reader cameras or similar technology, including with Flock Safety, unless Council directs otherwise, and directs the City Attorney to draft a implementing resolution within 30 days. The first recorded roll call was 5-4; the document also lists an all-aye roll call for the revised action.
Vote 5-4
Approves Change Order #3 to Contract 2024-0539 for the Greater El Paso Landfill Cells 15-20 project, adding a fire department connection (FDC) system.
$123,989 · Vendor: 4X Construction Group, LLC · Vote 8-0
Approves the El Paso County 911 District FY 2026-2027 budget as presented by Director Scott Calderwood. The budget total is not stated in the document.
Vote 8-0
Adopts an ordinance repealing Ordinances 6009 and 9759 and adding Sections 15.04.210 and 15.04.220 regulating communications by public utilities, their affiliates, and representatives with City officials and employees, and notice and presentation of information to the City. The penalty is per Section 1.08.010.
Vote 8-0
State law: May conflict with Texas laws limiting city regulation of areas the state already regulates, including public utility matters.
Adopts an ordinance amending Title 18, Chapter 18.60, Section 18.60.140 to amend the responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator. The penalty is per Section 18.60.240.
Vote 8-0
Adopts Special Permit PZST25-00021 allowing a helistop on Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park. The applicant is the City of El Paso.
Vote 7-1
Adopts amendments to Chapter 5.10 requiring inspection before studio registration, adding proof of inspection to applications, requiring artists to list their employing studio, specifying inspection times, and making denial of inspection entry grounds for denying registration.
Vote 8-0
Introduces an ordinance conveying a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park to Double H Contracting, Inc. for $209,228.
$209,228 · Vendor: Double H Contracting, Inc. · Vote 8-0
Approves a proposed substantial amendment to the City's Annual Action Plans for Program Years 2019 through 2023. The amendment is tied to federal Community Development program funding. (Placed on the consent agenda.)
Vote 8-0
Adopted an ordinance vacating a 0.012-acre ten-foot utility easement in Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two at 12462 Paseo Lago Dr. (SUET26-00001).
Vendor: Maria Nohemi Bujanda · Vote 5-1
Adopted an amendment to Title 3, Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) adding short-term rental language so hotel occupancy taxes generated by short-term rentals can be collected.
Vote 7-0
Awarded Solicitation 2026-0347R State Lobbying Services to Holland & Knight LLP for a one-year initial term with a one-year option, totaling an estimated $240,000.00 from Strategic Legislative Affairs interfund transfers. Listed under the consent agenda section; Council member Josh Acevedo recused. (Placed on the consent agenda.)
$240,000 · Vendor: Holland & Knight LLP · Vote 6-0
Awarded Solicitation 2026-0374 Montwood Extension (Base Bids I, II and III) to the lowest responsive bidder for an estimated $18,172,452.74, funded by the Community Progress Bond, 335 working days.
$18.17M · Vendor: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. · Vote 7-0
Awarded Solicitation 2026-0429 Resler Drive Extension (Base Bid I) to the lowest responsive bidder for an estimated $12,598,962.57, funded by the Community Progress Bond, 144 workweek days.
$12.6M · Vendor: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. · Vote 7-0
Awarded Solicitation 2026-0372 ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stages 1 and 2 (Base Bid I and Alternate 1) to the lowest responsive bidder for an estimated $21,295,295.00, funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund and an FAA grant, 530 working days.
$21.3M · Vendor: Dan Williams Company · Vote 7-0
Approved use of $1,000 in District 7 discretionary funds to support the UTEP Latino Arts Now! Conference.
$1,000 · Vendor: University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Latino Arts Now! Conference · Vote 3-2
Adopted an ordinance changing a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate from C-2/sp to C-4/sp at 6375 Montana Avenue. Applicant is River Oaks Properties LTD. (PZRZ26-00011).
Vendor: River Oaks Properties LTD. · Vote 7-0
Introduced on first reading an ordinance granting Special Permit PZST26-00006 for infill development with reduced average lot width at 8009 Mitzie Ram Place. Applicant is Hector Isaiah Gallegos.
Vendor: Hector Isaiah Gallegos · Vote 6-0