City Council · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually
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Contractor
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe $601K Animal Services veterinary narcotics award (#21) is a five-year term (3 years plus a 2-year option) already placed with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc.; other vendors should watch for renewal or re-solicitation timing. The ALPR resolution (#27) closes the door on Flock Safety and similar fixed-camera vendors for now.
Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe 4-4 tie on the Rio Grande rezoning analysis (#24) and the 5-3 votes on fees (#25) and the Public Art Plan (#26) stand out against a mostly unanimous meeting. Item 25's four motions and reconsideration, and a seconder voting NAY, warrant follow-up.
Resident
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe Turner Road rezoning (#22) and the failed Rio Grande rezoning analysis (#24) affect land-use outcomes in specific neighborhoods; residents there should read the files and prepare to speak at the next reading. Winterfest street closures on November 21 also affect downtown travel.
Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe 11368 Turner Road rezoning from R-3 to A-O with a condition (#22) was introduced, and the Title 20 amendment for correctional facility and halfway house uses (#23) was adopted as Ordinance 019916. Meanwhile, the failed Rio Grande analysis motion (#24) means no city-initiated rezoning study is advancing there.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingCouncil's split on Schedule C fees (#25) and the Public Art Plan (#26) shows Acevedo and Niño as recurring dissenters, while the unanimous ALPR resolution (#27) sets a Council-approval gate for future surveillance technology.
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#1Teleconference phone number: 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 110-700-043#
#2Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on October 13, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the followin
#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: 110-700-043# 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
#7Dr. Sue A. Shook Elementary School at the invitation of Representative Lily Limón. Santiago Garcia Xitlali Garcia
#9LGBTQIA+ History Month National Disability Employment Awareness Month Assistance League of El Paso Month Scherr Legate Lights Parade - Winterfest 2026 Domestic Violence Awareness Month
#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 City Manager to sign documents for the Rio Grande Council of Governments' FY 2027 Regional Solid Waste Project Allocation to help defray costs of the City's Scrap Tires Disposal Reimbursement Program, including budget transfers and related agreements.
#4Resolution exempting parking meter fees north of I-10, including the Uptown Parking Benefit District, on November 21, 2026 for WinterFest, a special downtown event.
#5Resolution declaring a public purpose for closing rights-of-way for Winterfest 2026 Opening Day on November 21, 2026, and authorizing the City Manager to sign a TxDOT temporary state right-of-way closure agreement for portions of Mesa Street between Franklin and Texas Avenues.
#6Resolution declaring the closure of rights-of-way for the Winterfest 2026 Lights Parade (Nov 21, 2026, 12:00-10:00 pm) a public purpose and authorizing the City Manager to sign a TxDOT temporary State right-of-way closure agreement (TEA 30A) for portions of Mesa Street and Texas Avenue.
#7Resolution approving the 2026 tax roll for all entities for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.
#8A resolution renaming March 31st as Farmworkers Appreciation Day in the City of El Paso.
#9Resolution approving the El Paso Downtown Management District Board's recommendation to name six directors to the District, with terms expiring August 2029.
#10Reappointment of Gloria Clark as a regular member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.
#11Appointment of Richard O. Martinez to the Public Board Selection Committee, nominated by Representative Lily Limón of District 7.
#12Appointment of Scott Winton to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.
#13Appointment of Martha Isabel Aguayo as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.
#14Accept a $3,000 donation from Saratoga Homes for the District 5 Movies at the Park event, hosted by City Council District 5 in collaboration with County Commissioner Jackie Butler.
#15Notice of receipt of three $1,000 campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, from Edward Escudero, Robert Bowling, and Randall Bowling.
#16Notice of campaign contribution received by Sam Armijo, candidate for District 1, consisting of a $17,000 personal loan from Armijo to his campaign.
#17Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Alejandra Chávez from three individuals and a police officers' political action committee.
#18Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Lily Limón from Congressman Silvestre Reyes and Jesús Olivas.
#19Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Art Fierro from multiple individuals and political action committees.
#20Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Chris Canales from eleven individual donors, ranging from $25 to $1,000.
#21Award of Solicitation 2026-0436 (re-bid) for veterinary narcotic medication to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. for Animal Services, a 3-year initial term with a 2-year option, five years total.
#50INTRODUCTION 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
#22Ordinance rezoning Lot 7, Block 4, Hueco View Acres at 11368 Turner Road from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) with a condition. Requested by Planning and Inspections for applicant Creosote Land, LLC (Case PZRZ26-00015).
#23An ordinance amending the El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning) to revise general definitions, supplemental use regulations, and the Table of Permissible Uses for Correctional Facility and Halfway House uses. Penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24.
#24Council directs the City Manager to analyze and develop a recommendation for a city-initiated rezoning in the Rio Grande neighborhood to align zoning with existing development and the Comprehensive Plan, returning by December 8, 2026.
#25Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY 2027 Budget Resolution to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments, effective September 29, 2026. Postponed from 09-29-2026.
#26Resolution to amend the 2026 Public Art Plan as approved by the Public Art Committee and the Museums & Cultural Affairs Advisory Board, authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into contracts and contract amendments to carry out the amendment.
#27Discussion and action on a 09/15/2026 City Council motion directing the City Manager not to enter into, renew, or extend contracts with Flock Safety or others for fixed, networked automated license plate reader cameras or similar technology.
#28Council considers a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Texas Governor's Office/Texas Military Preparedness Commission supporting El Paso Water's application for Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant funding to expand the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Center.
#62The 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
#63Section 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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#25Resolution amending Schedule C of the FY 2027 Budget Resolution to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments, effective September 29, 2026. Postponed from 09-29-2026.
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