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Council's September 1 meeting was dominated by three large construction awards for airport and roadway work, alongside rezoning actions, public hearing advertisements, and a Consent Agenda with several items pulled for individual discussion. Several votes were split, notably the District 7 discretionary fund items and the Item 3 vote taken off Consent.
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Analysis

Financial Highlights

Approved or authorized primary amounts total $52.4M across 9 items: $52.3M in spend (4 items) and $112K in other financial figures (5 items).[#5][#6][#8][#9][#12][#31][#22][#28][#29][#30][#21][#3][#23][#24][#25][#3]

Contracts & Procurement

Item 29 was a low bid procurement for a construction contract, and Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement and Grant Funded Programs recommended award to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.[#31][#28][#29][#30][#3]

Zoning

Council adopted a rezoning for 6375 Montana Avenue (C-2/sp to C-4/sp) on a 7-0 vote and introduced a special permit for infill development at 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, advertised for a September 29, 2026 public hearing.[#14][#18][#19][#20]

Historic Preservation

Council approved on the consent agenda a 10-year historic property tax exemption for 1318 Montana Avenue under City Code Section 3.04.035.[#6]

Transportation

Council approved on consent a TxDOT Multiple Use Agreement for the Paso Del Norte Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda and a Mesa St. right-of-way closure agreement for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta.[#8][#11][#28][#29][#30][#7]

Environment

Council approved on consent an interlocal agreement under which the City of San Elizario will pay El Paso $107,930 annually for public health, code enforcement and environmental services.[#4][#9]

Infrastructure & Facilities

Council introduced two ordinances revising the responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator in the City Code and advertised them for public hearing on September 15, 2026.[#15][#17][#18][#20][#16]

Public Safety

Council received a presentation and discussion on a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy, responding to a May 12, 2026 Council motion directing the City Manager to return with recommendations within 90 days.[#27]

Governance & Oversight

Council pulled the termination of WestStar Title, LLC's Contract 2024-0095R from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration, with the resolution citing default and a proposed 3-year disqualification from City contracting.[#3][#4][#5][#6][#8][#9][#12][#31][#15][#17][#18][#27][#21][#3][#16][#13]

Personnel & Labor

Anna Mesa-Zendt was appointed as the City representative to the MPO Transportation Project Advisory Committee on the Consent Agenda.[#11][#10][#32]

Community Impact

Council approved two District 7 discretionary fund resolutions of $1,000 each on split 3-to-2 votes, and unanimously approved renaming Lincoln Park as 'Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park'.[#22][#24][#26]

Insights by Role

Contractor

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectBoth Montwood (#30) and Resler Drive (#29) went to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. as low bidder, and the airport ramp work (#28) went to Dan Williams Company. Firms pursuing future City roadway or airport packages should benchmark against these low-bid prices.

Developer

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectRezoning of 6375 Montana Avenue from C-2/sp to C-4/sp was adopted 7 to 0 (#19), expanding allowable commercial uses on that site. An infill special permit at 8009 Mitzie Ram Place (#14) is set for public hearing September 29, 2026.

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectItem 3 (26-0929, WestStar Title, LLC) was pulled from Consent and carried 5 to 2, while the Items 22 through 25 discretionary fund bundle passed 3 to 2 with two members absent from the vote. Both merit follow-up questions.

Resident

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectResidents near 8009 Mitzie Ram Place and 6375 Montana Avenue should note the September 29, 2026 hearing on an infill special permit (#14) and the adopted rezoning (#19). Residents of Paseos del Sol and Paseo Lago Dr. had a utility easement vacated (#20).

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingHolland & Knight LLP won the state lobbying services contract (#31, Solicitation 2026-0347R) at $240,000 over two years, which sets the City's state-level representation. The 3 to 2 District 7 votes show where the Council's divisions lie.

Charts & Data

49 items(29 procedural hidden)

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#1Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 958-685-499#

#2Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 1, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the followi

#3Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.

#4In 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

#5At the prompt, please enter Conference ID: 958-685-499# 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 P

#7Sageland Elementary School at the Invitation of City Representative Deanna Maldonado-Rocha. Paula Hernandez Kairi Davila Brian Bikirwa Lailani Sanchez Ashley Guevara Andrew Gutierrez Luke Esparza Jose

#9El Paso Electric - 125th Anniversary Borderland Rainbow Center (BRC) 10 Year Anniversary Hunger Action Month 25th Anniversary of the City of El Paso Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Deaf Awareness Month in

#16Call 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 rese

#3Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Director to notify WestStar Title that Contract 2024-0095R for Title Services is terminated for default effective August 18, 2026, due to violations of laws and regulations, and recommending a 3-year disqualification from City contracts. Postponed from 08-18-2026.

Carried: 5 to 2

#4Resolution to approve Solid Waste liens listed in Attachment A.

Approved on Consent Agenda

#5Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign and record a Release of Lien and make accounting adjustments removing sales tax amounts previously invoiced to listed properties.

Approved on Consent Agenda

#6Resolution granting a ten-year exemption from increases in the City's portion of ad valorem taxes on improvements at 1318 Montana Avenue under the Historically Significant Sites exemption, from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2036, provided City Code requirements are met.

Approved on Consent Agenda

#7Resolution declaring that closing right-of-way for the 915 Tattoo Fiesta on September 13, 2026 serves a public purpose, and authorizing the City Manager to sign a TxDOT agreement (Form TEA 30A) for temporary closure of portions of Mesa St. between San Antonio Ave. and Overland Ave.

Approved on Consent Agenda

#8Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to sign a Multiple Use Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for the Paso Del Norte Paisano Trail from Washington to Alameda, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and compliance with department policies.

Approved on Consent Agenda

#9Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an auto-renewing one-year Interlocal Agreement under which the City of El Paso provides public health, code enforcement and environmental services to the City of San Elizario in exchange for an annual payment.

*RESOLUTION - approved on Consent Agenda$108K

#10Resolution approving three nominees to the Board of Directors of the City of El Paso Municipal Management District No. 1, each for a four-year term expiring June 2030. Postponed from 08-18-2026.

*RESOLUTION - approved on Consent Agenda

#11Resolution to appoint Anna Mesa-Zendt to the Metropolitan Planning Organization's Transportation Project Advisory Committee (TPAC). Requested by the Capital Improvement Department.

*RESOLUTION - approved on Consent Agenda

#12Approval of tax refunds listed in an attachment for overpayments exceeding the three-year limit, as required by state law to be approved by the legislative body.

*RESOLUTION (two resolutions) - approved on Consent Agenda

#13Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Art Fierro from three individual donors.

*Unanimously carried (Consent Agenda) - NOTED$3K

#39INTRODUCTION 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

#14Ordinance granting Special Permit PZST26-00006 for infill development with a reduction to average lot width at 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat "E".

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 29, 2026

#15Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 5.10 on tattoo and body art studios to require inspection before studio registration, require proof of inspection and studio information in applications, clarify inspection times, and make denial of entry grounds for denial.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 15, 2026

#16Ordinance amending City Code Title 15 to add definitions, repeal Ordinance Nos. 6009 and 9759, and codify regulations on communications and notice/presentation of information by public utilities with the City.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 15, 2026

#17Ordinance amending the El Paso City Code Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention) to revise the responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 15, 2026

#18Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Section 19.31.080 of the City Code to revise the responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 15, 2026

#19Ordinance rezoning a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate at 6375 Montana Avenue from C-2/sp to C-4/sp. Applicant is River Oaks Properties LTD.

Carried: 7 to 0 - ORDINANCE 019905 ADOPTED

#20Ordinance vacating a ten-foot utility easement (0.012 acres) within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, at 12462 Paseo Lago Dr.

Carried: 5 to 1 - ORDINANCE 019906 ADOPTED

#21Ordinance amending Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the City Code, sections 3.12.010, 3.12.030 and 3.12.031, to add short-term rental language so hotel occupancy taxes generated by STRs can be properly collected.

ORDINANCE 019907

#22Resolution authorizing $1,000 in District 7 discretionary funds to support the UTEP Latino Arts Now! Conference.

Carried: 3 to 2$1K

#23Resolution authorizing $400 in District 7 discretionary funds to support the Mission Valley Community Fair.

Carried: 3 to 2$400

#24Resolution authorizing $1,000 in District 7 discretionary funds to Rebuilding Together to support the She Builds Program.

Carried: 3 to 2$1K

#25Resolution authorizing $1,750 in District 7 discretionary funds to purchase 2 tables at the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) 'A Star is Born' event.

Carried: 3 to 2$2K

#26City Council considers a resolution accepting the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board's recommendation to rename Lincoln Park at 4001 Durazno Avenue to "Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park."

Unanimously carried: 7 to 0

#27Presentation and discussion on a City Council motion from 05/12/2026 directing the City Manager, with the City Attorney, to develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return with recommendations within 90 days.

No action taken

#28Award of Solicitation 2026-0372 for ELP Terminal Ramp Reconstruction Stage 1 & 2 to Dan Williams Company, the low bidder, for a total estimated $21,295,295 funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund and an FAA grant.

Unanimously carried: 7 to 0$21.3M

#29Award of Solicitation 2026-0429 for the Resler Drive Extension to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc., the low bidder, for a total estimated $12,598,962.57 funded by the Community Progress Bond.

Unanimously carried: 7 to 0$12.6M

#30Award of Solicitation 2026-0374 for the Montwood Extension construction project to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc., the low bidder, for a total estimated $18,172,452.74 across three base bids, funded by the Community Progress Bond.

Unanimously carried: 7 to 0$18.2M

#31Award of Solicitation 2026-0347R for state lobbying services to Holland & Knight LLP for a one-year initial term with one one-year option, totaling an estimated $240,000 over two years.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0, 1 abstention$240K

#32Interview of qualified applicants and appointment of two candidates to fill vacancies for Part-Time Municipal Court Magistrates.

Unanimously carried: 6 to 0, 1 abstention

#65The 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

#66Section 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 551.0

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#3Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing to notify WestStar Title, LLC that the City is terminating Contract 2024-0095R (Title Services) for default due to violations of laws and regulations, effective August 18, 2026, and recommending a 3-year disqualification from City contracting.

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