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  1. 1 Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 416-014-537#
  2. 2 Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on April 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 5 At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 416-014-537# 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 The following member(s) of City Council will be present via video conference: Josh Acevedo
  6. 6 9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
  7. 7 Boy Scouts of America Troop 85 and Fire Station Lieutenant. Richard Gonzalez at the Invitation of City Representative Alejandra Chávez Eagle Scout Adrian Vargas Esai Gonzales Luca Floyd Kris Tarango Gabriel Tarango Isaac Tibuni Angel Vargas Lt. Richard Gonzalez (El Paso Fire Department 27)
  8. 8 MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS
  9. 9 El Paso Science Festival 2026 National Community Development Week 2026 Autism Acceptance Month 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month/Go Blue Day National Public Health Week 2026
  10. 10 10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL
  11. 11 A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME
  12. 12 INVOCATION BY REV. MIGUEL BRISEÑO, OFM CONV.
  13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
  14. 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.
  15. 15 CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
  16. 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.
  17. 17 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
  18. 18 CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  19. 19 Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 17, 2026, and the Special Meeting of February 24, 2026. 26-0404 2 docs
  20. 20 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
  21. 21 REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS 26-0046
  22. 22 CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:
  23. 23 A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5897201 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) FY26" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $318,585.32. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0378 1 doc
  24. 24 A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5897301 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Regular FY26-Modular Vehicle Barrier Soft Target Protection Project" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $180,000.00. No cash match is required. The grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0379 2 docs
  25. 25 A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, grant application number 5913701 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) El Paso MATRIX Fusion Center FY26" to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $450,000.00, no cash match required. Grant period will be from September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027. 26-0380 1 doc
  26. 26 A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, grant application number 5893901 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY 2026 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA) Special Operations Multi-Discipline Regional Reaction Project to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $191,342.94 with no cash match required to purchase equipment, including vehicles, trailers, compressors, and generators, for the Special Operations Division Special Response Teams. 26-0390 2 docs
  27. 27 A Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator or designee to apply, submit, accept, reject, alter, or terminate grant applications, agreements, and related documents on behalf of the City to the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, grant application number 5894601 for the El Paso Fire Department project identified as FY26 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) City of El Paso Office of Emergency Management Enhancement of Emergency Operations Center to provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. Requesting $204,386.97 with no cash match required to purchase equipment and supplies for the OEM Emergency Operations Center. 26-0391 2 docs
  28. 28 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., a Delaware, USA. Foreign for-Profit Corporation, for a project known as "2025-0608R Architect and Engineering Services for the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project" for an amount not to exceed $599,767.96. 26-0393 3 docs
  29. 29 A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso, and WSP USA Inc. a New York, USA, Foreign For-Profit Corporation, for a project known as “2026-0188R Geotechnical and Material Testing Services for the El Paso International Airport Advanced Manufacturing District Phase 1” for an amount not to exceed $207,170.00. 26-0401 3 docs
  30. 30 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:
  31. 31 Taylor Moreno to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0409 1 doc
  32. 32 Alfredo Borrego to the City Plan Commission by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 26-0418 1 doc
  33. 33 CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
  34. 34 Alfonso Jurado Jr. to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as an alternate member, by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha, District 3. 26-0371 1 doc
  35. 35 Kylie Rezendes to the Open Space Advisory Board by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 26-0407 1 doc
  36. 36 Alejandra Ruiz-Velasco to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5. 26-0416 1 doc
  37. 37 Matthew Ibarra to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as an alternate member, by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2. 26-0424 1 doc
  38. 38 Eduardo R. Castillo to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Art Fierro, District 6. 26-0431 1 doc
  39. 39 CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:
  40. 40 The award of Task Order 5k-1 for Solicitation 2025-0087 On-Call Horizontal Construction 2025 to Keystone Contractors & Engineers for Sun City Lights Pueblo Viejo Park for a total of $666,689.98. Approval will allow the City to start construction services for District 7 Sun City Lights Program. 26-0399 2 docs
  41. 41 REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:
  42. 42 INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER: Public comment typically is not taken during the first reading of ordinances. Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
  43. 43 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Victor Hugo Duran Salcedo and Maricruz Moreno Sanchez, for the purchase price of $39,228.00; such real property legally described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 3, Map of Hughes Subdivision out of Block 2, Alameda Acres, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 26-0384 2 docs
  44. 44 An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00012, to allow for infill development with reduction to the lot depth and front, rear, and side setbacks on the property described as Lot 10, Block 93, First Supplemental Map of Franklin Heights Addition, 2000 Grandview Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 infill development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2000 Grandview Avenue Applicant: Emilio Montes Corral Case Number: PZST25-00012 - 2000 Grandview 26-0389 2 docs
  45. 45 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: 14. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to Dalhart Drive, and to add Item: 40. McCombs Street from Dyer Street to a point 3.70 miles North 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: 5. McCombs Street from Dalhart Drive to its terminus at FM 3255, and to add Item: 10. McCombs Street from a point 3.70 miles North of Dyer Street to Stan Roberts Sr. Road. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code. 26-0394 2 docs
  46. 46 An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic) to add Chapter 12.57 (Electronically Operated Parking Control Systems), of the El Paso City Code to perform the following: add Section 12.57.010 Definitions, Section 12.57.020 Imposition and Amount of Civil Penalty, Section 12.57.030 Enforcement and Procedures, Section 12.57.040 Administrative Adjudication Hearing, Section 12.57.050 Affirmative Defenses, Section 12.57.060 Appeal, and Section 12.57.070 Enforcement of Judgement; the penalty as provided in Section 12.57.030. 26-0420 2 docs
  47. 47 REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:
  48. 48 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc, for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026] 26-0309 3 docs
  49. 49 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the city of El Paso to MEP Electric Contracting Inc., for the purchase price of $22,000.00; such real property legally described as Lot 10, Block E, Santa Fe Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 04-01-2026] 26-0310 2 docs
  50. 50 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Ronny Rogers Properties, LLC, for the purchase price of $56,716.00; such real property legally described as a portion of Tract 40 N/K/A Tract 40-A, O.A. Danielson Survey 310, in El Paso County, Texas, according to a resurvey made for tax purposes and being more particularly described by metes and bounds in Exhibit “A” of the Ordinance and made a part hereof for all purposes intended. 26-0345 2 docs
  51. 51 An Ordinance amending Title 2 (Administration and Personnel), Chapter 2.40 (Department of Museums and Cultural Affairs), amending Section 2.40.100 (Artist Market), to allow for expanded Artist Markets outside of the Union Plaza footprint. 26-0346 2 docs
  52. 52 An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 4, Block 6, Map of the Christy Tract, 529 Schwabe Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-3A (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 529 Schwabe St. Applicant: Aaron Aceves Case Number: PZRZ25-00019 26-0329 2 docs
  53. 53 An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 1, Neptune Subdivision, 8612 Neptune Street, 8614 Neptune Street, 8616 Neptune Street, and 8618 Neptune Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment), and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 8612, 8614, 8616, and 8618 Neptune Street Applicant: Rosa Escalante Case Number: PZRZ25-00025 26-0340 2 docs
  54. 54 An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 62-E-2, W H Glenn Surv 241 Abst 8425 and a portion of Tract 4-G-2-B-1, Nellie D Mundy Surv #240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3/C (Commercial/Conditions) to R-3A (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Resler Dr. and North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. Applicant: Canutillo Independent School District Case Number: PZRZ25-00022 26-0343 2 docs
  55. 55 An Ordinance releasing all conditions placed on property by Ordinance No. 15672, amended by Ordinance No. 19555, and by Ordinance No. 19554, which changed the zoning of a portion of Tract 62-E-2, W H Glenn Surv 241 Abst 8425 and a portion of Tract 4-G-2-B-1, Nellie D Mundy Surv #240, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Resler Dr. and North of Cimarron Canyon Dr. Applicant: Canutillo Independent School District Case Number: PZCR25-00004 26-0344 3 docs
  56. 56 REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
  57. 57 Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to host three Community Listening Sessions within 45 days at the Mexican American Cultural Center, the Hilos de Plata Senior Center, and the Chamizal Community Center with the goal of gaining community input to inform the next steps for recommending to our local Texas State Delegation on the renaming of the Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway and further renaming for future City of El Paso holiday events, proclamations, and other City of El Paso policies, documents, locations, and events that specifically use the name or variation of the name Cesar E. Chavez. Further, to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to conduct these Listening Sessions in coordination with the office of Texas State Senator Cesar Blanco and the other members of the local Texas State Delegation. 26-0414 1 doc
  58. 58 Discussion and action to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a resolution establishing the City’s Institutional Spokesperson Roles for citywide policy and administrative matters. 26-0432 1 doc
  59. 59 Discussion and action to approve a Resolution that the City Council declares the expenditure of District 8 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 for costs related to the holding of the Chamizal Community Center and Library event celebrating the fifth anniversary of the opening of the facility, which serves the municipal purpose of fostering community pride, encouraging civic engagement, and celebrating the heritage and culture of one of the oldest neighborhoods in El Paso’s history. 26-0433 1 doc
  60. 60 REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES
  61. 61 Public Presentation on Enchanted Rock Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Filing by El Paso Electric. 26-0405 2 docs
  62. 62 REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:
  63. 63 Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0121 Ford Proprietary Parts and Service to Expressway Autos LLC dba Viva Ford for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $2,250,000.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,500,000.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $3,750,000.00. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Expressway Autos LLC dba Viva Ford City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $750,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $2,250,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $1,500,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $3,750,000.00 Account(s): 532-3600-531210-37020-P3701 532-3600-531250-37020-P3701 Funding Source(s): Supply Support Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend award as indicated to Expressway Autos LLC dba Viva Ford 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. 26-0376 4 docs
  64. 64 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:
  65. 65 Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Grant Administrator or designee to submit grant application 3007111 for the City of El Paso Police Department project identified as “El Paso 2025 Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)” through the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas, including all related paperwork, including but not limited to, authorization of budget transfers, and/or revisions to the operation plan, and to accept, reject, amend, and/or terminate the grant which will provide financial assistance to the City of El Paso. In the event of loss or misuse of grant funds, the City of El Paso assures that it will return the funds to the Office of the Governor in full. Requesting $1,291,429.00, no cash match required. Grant period will be from March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027. [POSTPONED FROM 03-17-2026] 26-0297 2 docs
  66. 66 Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an lnterlocal Agreement regarding Operation Stonegarden FY24 between the City of El Paso, the County of El Paso, the City of Anthony, the Town of Horizon City, the City Of Socorro, the Town of Clint, Constable Precinct One, Constable Precinct Four, Constable Precinct Six, San Elizario Marshals, and Texas Department of Public Safety-Aviation Team, for the grant period of September 1, 2024 -August 31, 2027. Approval will allow the El Paso Police Department to accept and administer federal grant funding to enhance coordinated law enforcement patrol operations in support of border security and public safety objectives. [POSTPONED FROM 03-17-2026] 26-0311 1 doc
  67. 67 Discussion and action on a Resolution calling for a reaffirmation of the independence of federal grand juries and requesting impartial investigations of allegations involving federal immigration enforcement agencies, specifically related to the recent deaths that have taken place at the immigration facility located on Fort Bliss. 26-0412 1 doc
  68. 68 Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Innovation Factory Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and ASTROSCALE U.S. INC. regarding the following described property: That certain office and warehouse space containing approximately 210 square feet, more or less, in total, and also known as Innovation Factory, 501 George Perry Blvd., Suite F, for Tenant's exclusive use. 26-0400 3 docs
  69. 69 Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Astroscale U.S. Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Applicant”), an advanced on-orbit servicing and logistics company proposing to establish operations in El Paso and create 16 full-time jobs, in consideration the City shall provide grant payments for Lease Rental Cost (via Texas Economic Development Fund) and a Skills Training Grant (via Impact Auxiliary Fund) in an amount not to exceed $22,300.00 over the term of the Agreement, subject to a five (5)- year period and annual compliance and performance verification in accordance with the terms of the Agreement. 26-0415 3 docs
  70. 70 Discussion and action on the results of the On-Call Services Agreement Follow-Up Audit A2026-04. 26-0375 2 docs
  71. 71 Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales requesting funds from the Community Project Funding program, in the amount of $4,580,215.77, with no match from the City, for the El Paso Police Drone First Responder Expansion Initiative.” 26-0413 2 docs
  72. 72 Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate budget transfers, 1. $7,000,000 to set up FY26 & FY27 street resurfacing projects as part of the Residential Resurfacing from Community Progress Bond previously approved. 2. $22,391,972 to set up various street resurfacing projects as part of the Top 50 Arterials from Community Progress Bond previously approved. 26-0421 2 docs
  73. 73 EXECUTIVE SESSION
  74. 74 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.
  75. 75 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
  76. 76 ADJOURN
  77. 77 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: 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.
  78. 78 ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET ON WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO THE MEETING AT THE ADDRESS BELOW:
  79. 79 Rollcall
  80. 80 Note
  81. 81 Note

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