City CouncilTuesday, January 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

#3Resolution authorizing the City Manager to deprogram the Montana to I-10 EP Electric Corridor, Section D project due to insufficient budget, and the Palisades Trailhead project due to inability to reach agreement with an adjacent property owner.

#4Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY2026 Budget to add a $50 registration fee for dogs designated as 'Vicious Dogs' under new City Code provisions defining and regulating aggressive and vicious dogs.

#5Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with El Paso Electric, Project BRAVO, and CLEAResult Consulting Inc. to use Low-Income Assistance Funds for installing Cool Roofs on low-income homes.

#6A resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a $33,000 grant from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Police Department's 'Project Safe Neighborhoods FY2027' initiative, requiring no cash match, covering October 2026 through September 2027.

#7Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a $200,000 Texas Public Safety Office grant for the El Paso Police Department's 'Peace Officer Mental Health Program, FY2027,' with no cash match required.

#8Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a $127,653 Texas Public Safety Office grant for the El Paso Police Department's 'Body Worn Camera, FY2027' project, requiring a $42,551 city cash match.

#9A resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to apply for a $462,560 Criminal Justice Grant (JAG) FY2027 from the Texas Public Safety Office to fund the El Paso Police Department, with no cash match required, for the period October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027.

#10Appointment of District 2 Representative Josh Acevedo as a City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board for the Metropolitan Planning Organization, replacing District 8 Representative Chris Canales.

#11Appointment of Susannah Byrd to the Public Service Board Selection Committee, nominated by District 3 Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha.

#12Board re-appointment of Carlos Gonzalez to the Civil Service Commission, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.

#13Board appointment of Cynthia Retana to the Ethics Review Commission, nominated by Representative Ivan Niño of District 5.

#14Board appointment of Jose Luis Lopez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.

#15Appointment of Jeffrey Dan (JD) Cotham to the Civil Service Commission, nominated by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha of District 3.

#16Appointment of Lynn Jordan Westbrook as Alternate Member to the Fair Housing Task Force, nominated by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha of District 3.

#17Board appointment of Chris Canales as a representative to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee, appointed by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

#18Routine notation of Special Projects, Discretionary fund expenditures, and P-Card transactions for city officials and staff covering November 21 to December 20, 2025.

#19Notation of campaign contributions received by Representative Ivan Niño from a list of individual and organizational donors, as required for disclosure under City Code Section 2.92.080.

#20Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey city-owned real property at 1926 Bassett Avenue to Don Luciano or Assigns for a purchase price of $483,142.68.

#21Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot E and part of Lot F, Block 15, Mills Map Addition) to Romity Ventures, LLC for $1,530,000.00.

#22Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property at 212 Dolan Street to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar for $1,608.00.

#23An ordinance amending Ordinance 16015 to grant the City Manager administrative authority to enter into and sign certain contracts, aligning with recent changes to Local Government Code Section 252.021, and repealing Ordinance No. 016736.

#24An ordinance authorizing the City to convey a portion of city-owned real property in the Womble Addition to Tepabe Properties, LLC for $36,227.50.

#25Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed conveying approximately 271.876 acres of city-owned land across multiple parcels in the T&P RR Survey for a sale price of $7,528,957.

#26Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement and deed conveying approximately 400.25 acres of land located near Berino, Dona Ana County, New Mexico, for $4,000,000.00.

#27Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed conveying approximately 1,055.8691 acres of city-owned land in Sections 9, 15, 16, 17, and 18, Block 81, Township 1, for a sale price of $420,000.00.

#28Ordinance amending the city's animal code to add new sections defining and regulating vicious dogs and aggressive dogs.

#29An ordinance amending Title 7 (Animals) to revise the definition of 'Animal,' reorder definitions, and add new definitions in the city's animal services code.

#30A discussion and presentation on the City of El Paso's role in regulating and enforcing animal-related issues.

#31A discussion and presentation on Texas 89th Legislative Session bills that affect animal cruelty investigations.

#32Discussion and presentation preparing for an upcoming Strategic Planning Session focused on revenue limitations and opportunities.

#33Presentation and update on the progress of the 2019 Public Safety Bond program.

#34Resolution authorizing the City Manager to transfer budget funds from the Fire Master Project to various fire stations for renovations, and to allocate funding for Police and Fire Department training academies from remaining balances, investment interest, and Fire Station 40.

#35Award of Solicitation 2025-0219 for Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I construction to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. for an estimated $2,590,065.09, covering bike lanes, shared-use paths, signage, striping, lighting, and intersection improvements.

#36Authorization to issue purchase orders under Solicitation 2026-0105 for a sole-source three-year contract with LSC Environmental Products, LLC to supply Posi-Shell base mix for an estimated $189,354.00, reflecting a 136.44% increase over the prior contract.

#37Resolution authorizing the City Manager to deprogram several median improvement projects and the Tom Lea Park Slope Rehabilitation Project following Council's decision not to issue remaining authorized certificates of obligation, and to transfer $1,820,200.16 of Tom Lea Park project funding to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.

#38Resolution authorizing the City Manager to deprogram several Sports Field Lighting capital projects at various city ball fields because they are not financially feasible within the current budget.

#39Resolution to approve the Vision Zero Quick Build Program Policy and authorize the City Manager to implement the program and execute related agreements.

#40Resolution authorizing the City Manager to ratify and pay an outstanding $50,000 invoice to Goldbelt Security LLC for services rendered to the El Paso Police Department related to Hicks Police Training, including any necessary budget transfers.

#41Discussion and action to approve a budget transfer increasing FY2026 Confiscated Funds appropriations by a total of $699,558 in State and Federal Confiscated funds, requested by Police.

#42Discussion and action on directing staff to retain an external recruiting firm to assist with hiring a Chief Internal Auditor.

#43Presentation to Council updating the status of the Northeast water main break and El Paso Water's repair and recovery efforts.

#EX1Executive session to discuss the lawsuit Anahi Chavez Villegas v. City of El Paso, John Kiseda, Joseph Montisano, and Tracy Chavarria.

#EX2Executive session discussion regarding the lawsuit Ruben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso.

#EX3Executive session discussion regarding El Paso Electric Company's application to change rates before the Public Utility Commission.

#EX4Executive session to discuss El Paso Electric Company's application for approval of a System Resiliency Plan before the Public Utility Commission.

#EX5Executive session discussion regarding the upcoming Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement process and negotiations.

#EX6Executive session discussion concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property in El Paso.

#EX7Executive session legal update regarding the February 11, 2025 fire at a Sun Metro facility.

#EX8Executive session update and briefing on internal recruiting efforts for the Chief Internal Auditor position.

#10Appointment of District 2 Representative Josh Acevedo as City Representative to the Transportation Policy Board of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, replacing District 8 Representative Chris Canales.

#35City Council will consider awarding a contract under Solicitation 2025-0219 to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. for Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I, constructing bike lanes, shared-use paths, and related intersection improvements for an estimated $2,590,065.09.

#EX2Executive session item to discuss pending litigation, Ruben A. Soto v. Officer Daniel Monge, Officer Sabrina Gonzalez, Chief Allen, and the City of El Paso.