City CouncilWednesday, April 1, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

#3A resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a Texas Public Safety Office grant (SHSP LETPA FY26) providing $318,585.32 in financial assistance to the El Paso Police Department, with no required cash match.

#4A resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a Texas Public Safety Office grant (SHSP Regular FY26 - Modular Vehicle Barrier Soft Target Protection Project) providing $180,000.00 to the El Paso Police Department, with no required cash match.

#5A resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a Texas Public Safety Office grant (SHSP El Paso MATRIX Fusion Center FY26) providing $450,000.00 to the El Paso Police Department, with no required cash match.

#6Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a Texas Governor's Office grant for the El Paso Fire Department to fund equipment for a Special Operations Multi-Discipline Regional Reaction Project, requesting $191,342.94 with no local cash match.

#7Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a $204,386.97 FY26 State Homeland Security Program grant from the Texas Office of the Governor to enhance the City of El Paso's Office of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center.

#8Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with GFT Infrastructure, Inc. for architect and engineering services on the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project, not to exceed $599,767.96.

#9Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a professional services agreement with WSP USA Inc. for geotechnical and material testing services for Phase 1 of the El Paso International Airport Advanced Manufacturing District, not to exceed $207,170.00.

#10Re-appointment of Taylor Moreno to the Bond Overview Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha for District 3.

#11Appointment of Alfredo Borrego to the City Plan Commission, nominated by Representative Josh Acevedo of District 2.

#12Board appointment resolution naming Alfonso Jurado Jr. as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, sponsored by District 3 Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha.

#13Board appointment of Kylie Rezendes to the Open Space Advisory Board, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.

#14Board appointment of Alejandra Ruiz-Velasco to the Historic Landmark Commission, nominated by Representative Ivan Niño of District 5.

#15Consideration of appointing Matthew Ibarra as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, nominated by Representative Josh Acevedo of District 2.

#16Consideration of appointing Eduardo R. Castillo to the Ethics Review Commission, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.

#17Approval of Task Order 5k-1 under the On-Call Horizontal Construction 2025 solicitation, awarding $666,689.98 to Keystone Contractors & Engineers to build Sun City Lights Pueblo Viejo Park under the District 7 Sun City Lights Program.

#18An ordinance authorizing the City to convey two lots in the Hughes Subdivision/Alameda Acres addition to Victor Hugo Duran Salcedo and Maricruz Moreno Sanchez for a purchase price of $39,228.00.

#19Ordinance granting a Special Permit (PZST25-00012) for infill development allowing reduced lot depth and setbacks at 2000 Grandview Avenue, requested by applicant Emilio Montes Corral.

#20Ordinance amending city speed limit schedules to reclassify segments of McCombs Street, adjusting the boundaries between the 45 mph and 55 mph zones.

#21An ordinance adding a new Chapter 12.57 to the El Paso City Code establishing electronically operated parking control systems, including definitions, civil penalty amounts, enforcement procedures, administrative adjudication hearings, affirmative defenses, and appeals.

#22Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition) to MEP Electric Contracting Inc. for $22,000.

#23Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot 10, Block E, Santa Fe Addition) to MEP Electric Contracting Inc. for $22,000.

#24Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey a portion of Tract 40 (N/K/A Tract 40-A), O.A. Danielson Survey 310, to Ronny Rogers Properties, LLC for $56,716.

#25Ordinance amending the city code's Artist Market provisions to allow expanded Artist Markets to be held outside the Union Plaza footprint.

#26Ordinance to rezone a portion of property at 529 Schwabe Street from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to R-3A (Residential), as requested by applicant Aaron Aceves.

#27Ordinance to rezone four lots on Neptune Street from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment) with an imposed condition, as requested by applicant Rosa Escalante.

#28Ordinance to rezone portions of two tracts east of Resler Drive and north of Cimarron Canyon Drive from C-3/C (Commercial/Conditions) to R-3A (Residential), requested by applicant Canutillo Independent School District.

#29Ordinance releasing all prior conditions imposed by Ordinances 15672, 19555, and 19554 on property east of Resler Drive and north of Cimarron Canyon Drive, requested by applicant Canutillo Independent School District.

#30Proposal directing the City Manager and City Attorney to host three community listening sessions to gather input on renaming the Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway and other city assets bearing his name, in coordination with the Texas State Delegation.

#31Discussion 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.

#32A resolution to approve District 8 discretionary funds of up to $10,000 to cover costs for a Chamizal Community Center and Library event celebrating the fifth anniversary of the facility's opening.

#33A public presentation will be given regarding Enchanted Rock's Certificate of Convenience and Necessity filing by El Paso Electric.

#34Award of Solicitation 2026-0121 for Ford proprietary parts and service to Expressway Autos LLC dba Viva Ford, covering a 3-year initial term plus a 2-year option, for a total estimated contract value of $3,750,000.00.

#35Resolution authorizing submission of a grant application requesting $1,291,429.00 from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Police Department's 2025 Operation Stonegarden project, covering March 2026 through February 2027.

#36Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement among multiple regional jurisdictions and law enforcement entities for Operation Stonegarden FY24 to support coordinated border security patrol operations from September 2024 through August 2027.

#37Resolution calling for reaffirmation of federal grand jury independence and requesting impartial investigations into deaths at the immigration facility located on Fort Bliss, tied to allegations against federal immigration enforcement agencies.

#38Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Innovation Factory Agreement with Astroscale U.S. Inc. for approximately 210 square feet of exclusive-use office and warehouse space at 501 George Perry Blvd., Suite F.

#39Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Astroscale U.S. Inc. for grant payments (Lease Rental Cost and Skills Training Grant) not to exceed $22,300.00 over five years, in exchange for the company establishing operations and creating 16 full-time jobs in El Paso.

#40Discussion and action on the findings of a follow-up audit (A2026-04) regarding the On-Call Services Agreement.

#41Resolution authorizing submission of a $4,580,215.77 Community Project Funding grant application to Congressman Tony Gonzales' office for the El Paso Police Drone First Responder Expansion Initiative, with no city match required.

#42Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make budget transfers to set up FY26/FY27 residential street resurfacing and Top 50 Arterials projects funded by the previously approved Community Progress Bond.

#3Resolution authorizing the Grants Administrator to apply for and manage a $318,585.32 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) LETPA FY26 grant from the Texas Public Safety Office for the El Paso Police Department, with no cash match required, covering September 2026 through August 2027.

#37A resolution reaffirming the independence of federal grand juries and calling for impartial investigations into allegations against federal immigration enforcement agencies, in connection with recent deaths at the Fort Bliss immigration facility.

#22An ordinance authorizing the sale/conveyance of city-owned real property (Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition) to MEP Electric Contracting Inc for $22,000, postponed from a prior meeting.