City CouncilTuesday, February 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

#2Request to excuse Representative Art Fierro from the February 3, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.

#3Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and manage a Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council grant of $649,145 over three years for the El Paso Fire Department's Community-Based Opioid Recovery Effort (CORE) program, with no cash match required.

#4Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for a $10,000 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Mitigation grant from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Fire Department, requiring a $3,000 (30%) city cash match for backup systems and an uninterruptible power supply.

#5Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and manage a FY 2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Assessment & Evaluation Grant Program grant of $35,000 from the Public Safety Office of the State of Texas for the El Paso Fire Department, requiring a $15,000 (30%) cash match.

#6Resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for and manage a $10,000 FY2027 State and Local Cybersecurity Workforce Development Grant from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Fire Department, requiring a $3,000 (30%) city cash match for cybersecurity training.

#7Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Texas Public Safety Office for the Police Department's 'General Victim Services, FY2027' project, covering the period October 2026 through September 2027.

#8Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad allowing the City to reconstruct and maintain the road crossing over North Zaragoza Road, with the City paying $10,740 as consideration.

#9Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad allowing the City to reconstruct and maintain the road crossing over North Piedras Street, with the City paying $20,250 as consideration.

#10Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with El Paso Electric Company, Project BRAVO, and CLEAResult Consulting Inc. to use Low-Income Assistance Funds for installing Cool Roofs on low-income homes in the city; item was postponed from a prior date.

#11Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a subrecipient agreement with Solar United Neighbors to manage and coordinate the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program for solar photovoltaic installations.

#12Reappointment of Bruce Yetter to the Ethics Review Commission by Representative Alejandra Chávez, District 1.

#13Board re-appointment item naming Representative Ivan Niño to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee, sponsored by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

#14Mayor Renard U. Johnson appoints Alejandra Chávez as a representative to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee.

#15Mayor Renard U. Johnson appoints Deanna Maldonado-Rocha as a representative to the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee.

#16Board appointment item nominating Jordan Barron to serve on the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board, sponsored by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.

#17Notation of a $1,000 campaign contribution received by Representative Ivan Niño from Ruben Chavez, filed pursuant to City Code Section 2.92.080.

#18Notation of campaign contributions received by Representative Art Fierro from several individual donors, as required under City Code Section 2.92.080.

#19Authorizes a $923,211 change order to Delta Unlimited, LLC dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Services on contract 2021-1071 for citywide parks litter control, raising the not-to-exceed total to $4,866,056 through the contract's July 2026 expiration.

#20Ordinance authorizing the sale of city-owned real property (a portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres) to JCGAR Ventures, LLC for $51,000.

#21Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey portions of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 3, Lancaster Addition Unit 3 to Juan Martinez for $49,000.00.

#22Ordinance authorizing the City to convey a portion of real property in the Ysleta Grant/Spohr Addition to Torresdey Ventures, LLC for $25,000.

#23Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Tax Resale Deed conveying a portion of a Logan Heights Addition property to buyer Humberto Lozano under Texas Tax Code Section 34.05(h).

#24Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property at 1926 Bassett Avenue to Don Luciano or Assigns for $483,142.68.

#25Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot E and a portion of Lot F, Block 15, Mills Map Addition) to Romity Ventures, LLC for $1,530,000.00.

#26Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey city-owned real property at 212 Dolan Street to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar for $1,608.00.

#27Ordinance amending El Paso's Zoning Code to add a definition for 'Short-Term Rental' under the General Provisions and Definitions chapter.

#28Ordinance rezoning a portion of Tract 228, Sunrise Acres Subdivision at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard from R-4 (Residential) to C-2 (Commercial) with conditions, requested by DeLa Riva Properties, Inc.

#29Ordinance granting Special Permit PZST25-00006 to allow reduced rear yard and side street yard setbacks and a small contractor's yard use on a portion of Tract 228, Sunrise Acres at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard, requested by DeLa Riva Properties, Inc.

#30Ordinance amending Ordinance 16015 to grant the City Manager authority to administratively enter into and sign certain contracts, aligning with recent changes to Local Government Code Section 252.021, and repealing Ordinance No. 016736.

#31Resolution to appoint a member to the El Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board of Trustees in the Consumer or Citizen Advocacy expertise area, based on rankings from the Selection Committee.

#32A council motion directing the City Attorney to brief Council in executive session on background and legal considerations before awarding any city contract to a bidder with prior or active litigation against the City.

#33A directive for the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a comprehensive anti-littering strategy involving public education, community partnerships, and disposal access for volunteer cleanup groups, with recommendations due back in 60 days.

#34Directs the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities from being installed in the city, in collaboration with El Paso County and El Paso Water.

#35Directs the City Manager to produce a report within 180 days on findings, cost comparisons, and policy changes to improve the durability, efficiency, and visual quality of roadway repairs citywide.

#36Requires El Paso Water to provide enhanced reporting to City Council following any major water system failure or emergency, in addition to existing quarterly reports.

#37Presentation on Code Enforcement's efforts to enforce restrictions against the prohibited use of residential properties as entertainment venues.

#38A staff presentation providing an update on the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

#39Presentation and discussion of the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Financial Report.

#40Award of Solicitation 2025-0219 for Downtown Bicycle Improvements Phase I to El Paso A.R.C. Electric, Inc. for an estimated $2,590,065.09, covering construction of bike lanes, shared-use paths, signage, striping, lighting, and intersection improvements at various downtown locations.

#41Award of a competitive sealed proposal contract to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for collector and arterial street resurfacing (milling, paving, asphalt rehabilitation) citywide, with a 730-day term and total estimated value of $35,427,150.00.

#42Approval to authorize the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to issue purchase orders to Hologic Sales and Service, LLC as sole source for Panther instrument system testing supplies, firmware, and field service for a three-year term for the Public Health Department.

#43The City awarded Solicitation 2026-0079 for Residential Street Resurfacing to Allied Paving Company of El Paso, Inc. dba Allied Paving Company for an estimated $19,839,245.50 to support milling and paving of residential streets citywide.

#44Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an approval of the street resurfacing list for Calendar Years 2026-2027, as detailed in the attached Exhibit A.

#45Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Van Horn for the Third Water Pressure Zone Project, including a $600,000 grant from the Texas Economic Development Program Fund.

#46Board discussion and action on the results of an audit examining the construction of the Animal Services Westside Adoption Center.

#47Board discussion and action on the results of a financial activity audit of the El Paso Zoo.

#48Board discussion and action on the results of a follow-up audit reviewing the Planning and Inspections Department's permit review processes.

#49Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign two-year on-call professional civil engineering services agreements with three consultants, each not to exceed $750,000, with additional authorization for the City Engineer to approve extra basic and additional services up to $50,000 each.

#50Authorization for the Mayor to sign Resolutions of Support and/or No Objection for three 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation: Cielo Towers II, Eastside Crossings II, and Siesta Jardin.

#51Authorizes the Mayor to sign a resolution acknowledging that the Cielo Towers II project is located in a census tract with more than 20% Housing Tax Credit units per total households.

#52Resolution authorizing termination of Contract No. 2024-0056 for Airport Security Guard Services with KR Contracting, Inc., effective March 19, 2026, due to repeated security violations and performance deficiencies cited by the TSA and El Paso International Airport.

#53Discussion and action to appoint one of five candidates to fill a vacant Municipal Court Magistrate position, which serves as judge for Class C misdemeanors and magistrate for El Paso Police Department arrestees.

#32Council discussion and action to direct the City Attorney to brief Council in executive session on any prior or active litigation involving a proposed contract awardee before contract award.

#32Council discussion and action to direct the City Attorney to brief Council in executive session on any prior or active litigation involving a proposed contract awardee before contract award.

#50Discussion and action authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolutions of Support and/or No Objection for three 2026 9% Regional Competitive Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications proposed by Paisano Housing Redevelopment Corporation.

#34Discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan preventing installation of ICE detention facilities in the city, in collaboration with the County of El Paso and El Paso Water.

#34Council discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan to prevent ICE detention facilities within the city, and to collaborate with El Paso County and El Paso Water on the effort.

#34City Council discussion and action directing the City Manager and City Attorney to develop a plan preventing the installation of ICE detention facilities within the city, in collaboration with the county and El Paso Water.