City CouncilTuesday, April 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

#3Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Temporary Construction License with the Texas Department of Transportation for property at 9600 Dyer St. to allow ADA-compliant sidewalk and driveway pedestrian improvements.

#4Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a ground lease with SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for a portion of city-owned property in Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, located at 24 Spur Drive.

#5A resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a ground lease with SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for a portion of land at Butterfield Trail Industrial Park (25 Spur Drive) requested by the Airport department.

#6Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a ground lease between the City of El Paso and SL3 EP INDUSTRIAL, L.P. for portions of property in Butterfield Trail Industrial Park at 26 and 28 Walter Jones Boulevard.

#7Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Butterfield Industrial Park ground lease with SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for property at 27 Spur Drive, requested by the Airport department.

#8Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Butterfield Industrial Park ground lease with SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for property at 28 Butterfield Trail Blvd., requested by the Airport department.

#9Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a ground lease between the City of El Paso and SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for property at Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, near 28 Spur Drive.

#10A resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a ground lease between the City and SL3 EP Industrial, L.P. for a portion of land at Butterfield Trail Industrial Park.

#11Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Butterfield Industrial Park Ground Lease between the City of El Paso and SL3 EP INDUSTRIAL, L.P. for a portion of Block 10 property at 42 Butterfield Circle.

#12A resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Air Cargo Building Lease between the City of El Paso and Worldwide Flight Services, Inc.

#13Request to authorize termination for convenience of Contract No. 2024-0478 for Citywide Backflow Inspections and Repairs with Joanne Robles dba RRS Testing, effective April 28, 2026, due to missing licensing requirements in the scope of work.

#14Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Event Support Contract with MVP Management LLC to host the MVP Internationally Televised Boxing Event on May 30, 2026, including any necessary budget transfers.

#15Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Horizon City, Texas for shared administration, management, and use of the P25 public safety radio system.

#16Resolution waiving penalty and interest on 2025 delinquent taxes for Sunray Family Dentistry after it met Tax Code Section 33.011 requirements, covering two related property tax accounts.

#17Resolution waiving penalty and interest on 2025 delinquent taxes for two adjacent properties in Horizon City after the taxpayer met Tax Code Section 33.011 requirements.

#18Resolution finding that the Rosa M Ugarte Living Trust met Tax Code Section 33.011 requirements, waiving $1,256.55 in penalty and interest on 2025 delinquent taxes for a specified Vista Del Sol property.

#19Resolution finding that taxpayer Irma N. Rubio (Irma Nunez) qualifies for a waiver of penalties and interest under Texas Tax Code Section 33.011 on 2025 delinquent taxes for a specified property, waiving $544.47.

#20Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase and close on a portion of Tract 1, Block 79, Township 2, Texas & Pacific R.R. Surveys, including improvements, for $65,135.50.

#21Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a First Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with the El Paso Metropolitan Planning Organization, extending its term from May 31, 2026 to July 31, 2027 at no additional cost to the City.

#22Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a Second Amendment to an Independent Contractor Agreement with Pablo Marrero-Nunez to provide pharmacist services to the City, not to exceed $60,000 annually through August 31, 2027, with an option to administratively extend one additional year.

#23Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter prevention project, requesting $693,334.00 in grant funding with a $138,666.00 cash match for the FY27 grant period.

#24Mayor Renard U. Johnson is reappointing Art Fierro as a representative to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees.

#25Mayor Renard U. Johnson is reappointing Deborah Hamlyn as a representative to the City of El Paso Employees Retirement Trust Board of Trustees.

#26Appointment of Michael Adjemian to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, nominated by Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha of District 3.

#27Mayor Renard U. Johnson's appointment of Deborah Zuloaga to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

#28Re-appointment of Timothy Haddox to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board by District 6 Representative Art Fierro.

#29Re-appointment of Marcella Carrillo to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, sponsored by Representative Lily Limón of District 7.

#30Mayor Renard U. Johnson proposes reappointing Steve Ortega to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 board.

#31Mayoral re-appointment of Gilbert Izquierdo to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 board.

#32Reappointment of Jim W. Dobrowolski to the City Plan Commission, sponsored by Representative Chris Canales of District 8.

#33Board appointment of Rudy Cavazos-Cavasier to the City Plan Commission, nominated by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo of District 4.

#34Appointment of John Bryan to the City Plan Commission, sponsored by Representative Alejandra Chávez of District 1.

#35Appointment of Roberto Chávez as an alternate member to the Zoning Board of Adjustment, nominated by Representative Alejandra Chávez of District 1.

#36Mayoral appointment of Gertrud Konings-Dudin to the Open Space Advisory Board.

#37Appointment of Javier Rodriguez to the Open Space Advisory Board, sponsored by Representative Lily Limón of District 7.

#38Board appointment of Ramiro Cordova to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo of District 4.

#39Mayor Renard U. Johnson's appointment of Debo A. Wakefield to the Veterans Advisory Committee.

#40Mayor Renard U. Johnson appoints Mario Porras to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 5 board.

#41Board appointment of Daniel Collins to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, nominated by Representative Josh Acevedo of District 2.

#42A notation-only report on P-Card transactions and Special Projects/Discretionary fund expenditures for the Mayor, City Council, City Attorney's Office, and City Manager's Office covering February 21 to March 20, 2026.

#43Award of Solicitation 2026-0211R for Purchasing Assessment Consulting Services to Calyptus Consulting Group, Inc. for a one-year term at an estimated $94,880.00, funded through Non-Departmental Contingency General Fund.

#44City Council item awarding a federal lobbying services contract (Solicitation 2026-0203R) to Forward Global US, Inc., with a one-year initial term and one-year option, totaling an estimated $400,000 over two years, funded across several departments including International Bridges, Economic and International Development, and the Airport.

#45Award of a three-year, low-bid contract for citywide backflow inspections and repairs to El Paso JAG Inc., with a total estimated value of $150,000.

#46Request to authorize a $417,000 increase to contract 2024-0669 for thermoplastic pavement striping with Pavement Marking, LLC dba PMI Pavement Marking, LLC, bringing the total not-to-exceed amount to $2,085,000.

#47Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot 26, Block 3, Keystone Business Park) to EP Ariah Properties, LLC for $799,129.00.

#48Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey real property (Lot 25, Block 3, Keystone Business Park) to EP Ariah Properties, LLC for $352,531.00.

#49Ordinance rezoning a portion of property at 7912 North Loop Drive from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development) and approving a site development plan to allow a restaurant use, requested by Javier Llamas.

#50Ordinance rezoning a portion of Tract 49, Map of Sunrise Acres, from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment) near Edgar Park Ave. and Gateway South Blvd., requested by applicant Frank Padilla Jr.

#51Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code in its entirety, with penalties as set forth in the new chapter.

#52Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying a 1.0-acre parcel in Lower Valley Surveys to Miguel Gallo under Section 34.05(h) of the Tax Code.

#53Ordinance authorizing issuance of City of El Paso Water and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $438,500,000 to refund previously issued city obligations, with delegation of sale/issuance details to an authorized city officer.

#54Ordinance authorizing issuance of City of El Paso Municipal Drainage Utility System Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not to exceed $80,250,000 to refund previously issued city obligations, with delegation of sale/issuance details to an authorized city officer.

#55An ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to convey a portion of Tracts 9 and 10, Bootheville No. 2 to Martin Armendariz for $345,000.00.

#56An ordinance amending the City's towing regulations to add penalty provisions and prohibit soliciting towing businesses at accident scenes.

#57Ordinance granting a Special Permit to allow infill development with reduced lot depth and setbacks at 2000 Grandview Avenue.

#58Ordinance to vacate a portion of a 60-foot road within the O.A. Danielson Survey No. 310, west of Zaragoza Rd. and north of Interstate 10, requested by applicant Jorge Sanchez.

#59Discussion and action to authorize up to $2,000.00 in District 1 discretionary funds for initial costs of the new Adopt-a-Street Program to improve community beautification.

#60Council will consider amending a June 2025 resolution to increase District 5 discretionary funds by $5,000, raising the authorized total from $3,000 to $8,000 to cover rising costs of District 5 community clean-up efforts, including roll-off trash container rentals to reduce illegal dumping.

#61Resolution to authorize spending up to $600 in District 7 discretionary funds to purchase a Copper Sponsor package for the Texas State Spanish Spelling Bee 2026, covering venue, meals, trophies, diplomas, and medals.

#62Council directs the City Attorney, with the City Manager and El Paso Water Public Service Board General Counsel's assistance, to draft an ordinance requiring commercial solicitations about water quality/testing/treatment services to clearly disclose that the business is not affiliated with any government agency or public utility.

#63Council discussion and action to direct the City Manager to amend the City's state and federal legislative agendas to advocate for stronger transparency, accountability, and environmental standards around data center incentives and regulation, while preserving local control over Chapter 380 agreements, informed by the forthcoming Data Center Policy Framework.

#64A presentation to the El Paso Police Department (or its oversight body) on the Flock Program, an automated license plate reader/camera system used by the department.

#65Request to authorize the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to issue purchase orders to Elanco Animal Health, sole source supplier of Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody vaccine, for a 3-year term totaling an estimated $396,000.

#66Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Eaton Corporation, revising the grant amount, minimum appraisal value, and property tax rebate to reflect the updated 2025 tax year valuation.

#67Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for the Police Department's FY27 Task Force Grant, requesting grant funding along with a required cash match and in-kind match for the September 2026–August 2027 grant period.

#44Award of a federal lobbying services contract to Forward Global US, Inc., with a one-year initial term and one-year option, for an estimated total of $400,000 over two years.

#56Ordinance amending the city's towing regulations to add new penalty provisions and prohibit soliciting of towing businesses at the scene of traffic accidents.

#23Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter theft prevention program, requesting $693,334 in grant funds with a required $138,666 city cash match for the FY27 grant period.

#23Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter theft prevention program, requesting $693,334 in grant funds with a required $138,666 city cash match for the FY27 grant period.

#23Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter theft prevention grant, requesting $693,334 in grant funds with a $138,666 cash match, for the period September 2026 through August 2027.

#23Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter theft prevention grant, requesting $693,334 in grant funds with a $138,666 cash match, for the period September 2026 through August 2027.

#23A resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a grant application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a Police Department catalytic converter theft prevention project (FY27), requesting $693,334.00 in grant funding with a 20% cash match of $138,666.00.