City CouncilTuesday, October 27, 2026 · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

#3Resolution establishing the Poet Laureate Program as an official cultural arts program of the City and directing the Museums & Cultural Affairs Department to administer it according to program guidelines.

#4Approval of Solid Waste liens listed in Attachment A posted with the agenda.

#5Resolution finding that temporary closure of right-of-way for Winterfest 2026 serves a public purpose, and authorizing the City Manager to sign a TxDOT agreement (TEA 30A) for closing a portion of Mesa Street between Franklin Avenue and Mills Avenue for over four hours from Nov. 22, 2026 to Jan. 3, 2027.

#6Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign Change Order #5 with Jordan Foster Construction for the Eastside Sport Complex Phase II Project, totaling $157,807.03.

#7Appointment of Corinthean Lee Sanchez to the Public Service Board Selection Committee, nominated by Representative Ivan Niño of District 5.

#8Appointment of Reginald B. Mainor to the Veterans Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Art Fierro, District 6.

#9Appointment of Miwa Resurreccion to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Art Fierro of District 6.

#10Appointment of Noemi Herrera Rojas to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Lily Limón of District 7.

#11Appointment of Joshua Rhoads to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee, nominated by Representative Alejandra Chávez of District 1.

#12Notation of P-Card transactions for August 21 to September 21, 2026, and discretionary fund expenditures for the Mayor, City Council representatives, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and staff.

#13Notice of receipt of campaign contributions by Matthew J. Guzman, candidate for District 8, from five contributors totaling $6,000.

#14Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Alejandra Chávez from four contributors totaling $4,250.

#15Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Chris Canales from 21 individual or joint donors, ranging from $10 to $500.

#16Notice of campaign contributions received by Representative Art Fierro from a PAC, an contractors association, and two individuals.

#17Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and necessary documents to convey approximately 597 acres of city land described as Tract 1, Section 5, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Surveys.

#18Ordinance amending Title 9 of the City Code to create Chapter 9.03, establishing the Department of Code Enforcement and defining its creation and purpose.

#19Ordinance amending Title 5 of the City Code to update enforcement authority for public swimming pool, tattoo and body art studio, and convenience store regulations, designating the Code Enforcement Director/Department.

#20Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety) to add or substitute the Code Enforcement Department and Director as enforcement authority across solid waste, junk vehicles, mulberry trees, food establishments, mosquito and rat control, public pools, and smoking restrictions.

#21Ordinance amending Section 13.20.040 of the City Code to add the Code Enforcement Department to the provisions prohibiting selling merchandise on and near public right-of-way, with penalties as provided in that section.

#22Ordinance amending Title 17 (Housing), Chapter 17.04 of the City Code to add the Code Enforcement Department as an enforcement officer under Section 17.04.030, with penalties per Section 17.04.080.

#23Ordinance granting a special permit for infill development at 2810 Sacramento Avenue, allowing a reduction to the average lot width and side yard setback in the Highland Park Addition.

#24Ordinance granting Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.

#25Set of ordinances amending City Code speed limit schedules to revise the speed limits along various segments of Railroad Drive, including deleting and adding segments across multiple speed categories.

#26Ordinance amending the City Code speed limit schedules to set a 30 mph limit on Wedgewood Drive from Montana Avenue to Album Avenue, and to delete and replace a 35 mph segment so that Wedgewood Drive from Album Avenue to McRae Boulevard is 35 mph.

#27Directs the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of all buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District to identify structural and exterior hazards. Owners must correct violations within 30 days or obtain an extension, and the City Manager must report findings within 45 days, including a feasibility plan for assessing all buildings of two or more stories and possibly requiring owner-funded professional inspections.

#28Directs the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate with TxDOT on restricting heavy commercial truck traffic along Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), including alternative truck routes, and to report back within 30 days with findings, recommendations, and an action plan.

#29Resolution authorizing up to $10,000 in District 5 discretionary funds to support the Veterans in Business Accelerator program through the Economic and International Development Department, with the City Manager authorized to make budget transfers and execute contracts.

#30Resolution authorizing up to $10,000 in District 5 discretionary funds to support the Driving Change MOU's safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative. The City Manager may make budget transfers, execute contracts, and return unspent funds by December 31, 2026.

#31Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, and Evolve7 Digital Media in support of a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative to reduce DWI arrests, incidents, and casualties.

#32Direction to the City Attorney to prepare a Resolution requiring public disclosure of City-funded travel expenses by City Council members and the Mayor, published on the next Regular Council agenda after travel is completed.

#33Resolution authorizing up to $2,500 in District 8 discretionary funds for free, publicly accessible cultural and educational events at City Museums and Cultural Affairs Department facilities as part of the Latino Art Now! conference.

#34Council members would direct the City Manager and City Attorney to draft a resolution calling for the closure of the ERO El Paso Camp East Montana detention facility, citing reported civil rights denials, public health risks, and lack of transparency, to return for adoption in 30 days.

#35Council directs the City Manager to prepare a resolution supporting H.R. 5356, the National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025, for adoption within 30 days, to advocate for federal infrastructure investment in El Paso.

#36El Paso Electric Company will present an update on its recent regulatory filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas.

#37Award of Solicitation 2026-0448 for GA Ramp Rehabilitation Stage 2 & 3 at the airport to CI Constructors, Inc. of Carlsbad, NM, as the low bidder, for a total estimated $12,096,647.50 under a unit price construction contract with a 470 working day term. Funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund and a Federal Aviation Administration grant.

#38Award of Solicitation 2026-0339 for mast arm poles to Hercla, LLC, the lowest responsive bidder, for a three-year initial term with one one-year option, totaling an estimated $3,841,300 over four years. Funded by the General Fund for the Streets and Maintenance department.

#39Authorizes the City Manager to sign a Third Amendment to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Legate Co Texas, LLC for renovation of a mixed-use building at 201 East San Antonio Avenue, extending the applicant's document submission deadline in exchange for removing the Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate.

#40Resolution authorizing the City Manager to amend the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for the Procurement Excellence Boot Camp, removing the Women-Owned Small Business Certification and adjusting Year 2 metrics, with a proportional reduction in the agreement amount.

#41Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract of Sale with Palo Verde Properties, L.P. and close on the purchase of Tract 14B, Section 14, Block 81, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railroad Surveys, for $3,000,000, including necessary budget transfers.

#42Resolution directing the City Manager or designee to present the Texas Non-ERCOT Ratepayer Protection Act to the El Paso State Legislative Delegation. The act would extend SB 6-style ratepayer protections against large-load customer costs, such as data centers, to El Paso Electric's territory and set PUCT rulemaking deadlines.

#43Resolution to adopt amendments to the City's State Legislative Agenda for the 90th Texas Legislative Session, per City Council direction and staff recommendations.

#44Resolution authorizing the City to submit an application to Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's office for $2,000,000 in Community Project Funding, with no City match, for the El Paso Solar Lights Public Safety Program: Phase II.

#45Authorizes submission of an application to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission for a $5,000,000 Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (no city match) for the Fort Bliss Barreras Gate Vehicle Barrier Control System Modernization Project.

#EX1Executive session to discuss litigation in the case Joseph Pickett v. City of El Paso, Cause No. 08-24-00405-CV, requested by the City Attorney's Office.

#27Council directs the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of all buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District to identify structural and exterior hazards, require owners to fix violations within 30 days or obtain an extension, and report findings within 45 days, including a feasibility study on requiring owner-funded professional inspections.

#27Directs the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District, require correction of violations within 30 days, and report findings within 45 days along with a feasibility plan for broader inspections.

#27Directs the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District, require correction of violations within 30 days, and report findings within 45 days along with a feasibility plan for broader inspections.

#27Council directs the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District, require correction of violations within 30 days, and report findings within 45 days, including a feasibility study on requiring owner-funded professional inspections.

#27Council members propose directing the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District, require correction of violations within 30 days, and report findings within 45 days, including a feasibility plan for owner-funded professional inspections.

#27Council members propose directing the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings over two stories in the Downtown Management District, require correction of violations within 30 days, and report findings within 45 days, including a feasibility plan for owner-funded professional inspections.

#28Council would direct the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate with TxDOT on restricting heavy commercial truck traffic along Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), including alternative truck routes, and report back within 30 days with findings and an action plan.

#28City Council would direct the City Manager and City Attorney to coordinate with TxDOT on restricting heavy commercial truck traffic along Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), including alternative truck routes, and report back within 30 days with findings and an action plan.

#31Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, and Evolve7 Digital Media (the Driving Change Partners) to support a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative aimed at reducing DWI arrests, incidents, and casualties.

#31Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an MOU with Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, and Evolve7 Digital Media for a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative aimed at reducing DWI arrests, incidents, and casualties.

#37Award of Solicitation 2026-0448 for GA Ramp Rehabilitation Stage 2 & 3 at the airport to low bidder CI Constructors, Inc. for a total estimated $12,096,647.50 unit price construction contract, funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund and an FAA grant.