City Council approves contracts and zoning actions

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9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

Amistad 50th Anniversary 2026 TOP COPS Award: Officer Mark Perez & Officer Amairani Giner NEBA: Small Business Impact Interpreter Appreciation Day National Apprenticeship Week

10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL

A QUORUM OF THE CITY COUNCIL MUST BE PRESENT AT THIS TIME

INVOCATION BY EL PASO POLICE CHAPLAIN ROBERT HEMPHILL, JR. PH.D.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT AGENDA AND REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS

Public comment on agenda items will begin at 10:00 a.m. Request to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Members of the public may choose to comment at 10:00 a.m. or at the time the item is heard, but not both.

CALL TO THE PUBLIC (CITY RELATED NON-AGENDA ITEMS)

Call 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 reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 12, 2026, and the Work Session of May 11, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

A Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Terracon Consultants, Inc., for a project known as “2026-0264R Geotechnical & Material Testing Services for the Eastside Regional Park Phase 2 Project” for an amount not to exceed $91,747.00.

A Resolution that the City Manager is authorized to sign the Amendment to the Consent to Assignment Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”), Consor Engineers, LLC (“Assignor”), and Consor North America, Inc. (“Assignee”) to correct “Appendix 1” of the Consent to Assignment Agreement by adding an inadvertently omitted contract (Solicitation #2025- 0327R) to the list of assigned contracts.

A Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign a two-year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform Mechanical and Engineering services on a task-by-task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following 3 consultants: 1. Bath Group, LLC 2. EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. 3. Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. Each On-Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed $250,000.00.

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

Michael E. Grady to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Mayor Renard U. Johnson.

Sarah Catherine Brown to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Representative Ivan Niño, District 5.

Alison Rivera to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

For notation only, P-Card Transactions for the period of March 21, 2026 to April 20, 2026 Special Projects, and Discretionary fund expenditures for Mayor, City Council Representatives, City Attorney’s Office, City Manager’s Office and staff.

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:

Receipt of campaign contributions by Joseph “Sam” Armijo, candidate for District 1, in the amount of $500.00 loan to campaign from Dr. J.S. Armijo.

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS:

Award of Change Order #4 for Solicitation 2024-0124N2 Job Order Contracting and Facilities Construction Contract, Veterans Pool Improvements to Noble General Contractors, LLC. for a total of $109,110.03. Approval will allow the City to proceed with additional scope of work to enhance the aesthetics and operational efficiency to the existing bathrooms.

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

The award of Solicitation 2026-0155 Allison Proprietary Parts and Service to Stewart & Stevenson, LLC dba Stewart & Stevenson Power Products, LLC for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $765,000.00. Department: Fire Award to: Stewart & Stevenson, LLC dba Stewart & Stevenson Power Products, LLC City & State: Houston, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $255,000.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $765,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $765,000.00 Accounts: 322 - 1000 - 22090 - P2216 - 532080 322 - 1000 - 22090 - P2216 - 531180 322 - 1000 - 22090 - P2216 - 530040 532 - 3600 - 37020 - P3701- 531250 Funding Sources: General Fund Lubricants Antifreeze Internal Service Fund District(s): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Fire Departments recommend award as indicated to Stewart & Stevenson, LLC dba Stewart & Stevenson Power Products, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES:

INTRODUCTION 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 the scheduled public hearing.

An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Investor Edge Limited Co., for the purchase price of $840,500.00; Such real property legally described as: a portion of Lots 11 through 17, Block 5, Golden Hill Addition, addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 3, Page 35, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST24-00019, to allow for a 67% parking reduction on the property described as Lots 17 through 21, Block 97, East El Paso Addition, 2928 Pershing Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.14.070 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2928 Pershing Drive Applicant: Jefferson Apartments, LLC Case Number: PZST24-00019

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 1 through 17, Palmdale Acres, as filed in Volume 12, Page 9 of the plat records of El Paso County, Texas, and a portion of Vacated Dairy Road, Block 20, Ysleta Grant, 7321 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-2 (Commercial), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7321 North Loop Drive Applicant: Farmers Select, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00012

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:

An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.52 (Fire Prevention Code) to include the following local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code under 9.52.030.20 Section 104.8.2 Technical Assistance and 9.52.030.21 Section 108.2 Inspections, the penalty being as provided in Section 9.52.030.12 (Violations and Penalties) of the El Paso City Code.

An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.02 (Building and Construction Administrative Code), Section 18.02.107 (Inspections), Subsection 18.02.107.15 (Third Party Service Providers), to add provisions for third party fire plan review and inspection services. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.02.115 and Section 9.52.030.17 of the El Paso City Code.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the property described as a portion of Tract 11, The Duran and Rivas Resubdivision, 7912 North Loop Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), pursuant to Section 20.04.360, imposing a condition, and approving a Detailed Site Development Plan pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code to allow for a restaurant use as permitted in the S-D (Special Development) zone district. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7912 North Loop Dr. Applicant: Javier Llamas Case Number: PZRZ25-00024 [POSTPONED FROM 05-26-2026 AND 06-09-2026]

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the North 59 feet of Tract 49 and the South 59 feet of the North 118 feet of Tract 49, Map of Sunrise Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4 (Residential) to A-2 (Apartment). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Edgar Park Ave. and west of Gateway South Blvd. Applicant: Frank Padilla Jr. Case Number: PZRZ25-00026

REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City of El Paso reappoints the following members to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority for the positions identified below, effective February 1, 2026: · Monica L. Perez, Position 1, term expiring February 1, 2028. · Christopher Lindner, Position 5, term expiring February 1, 2028

Discussion and action on a Resolution to authorize the expenditure of District 7 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $845.00 for hygiene stations and an obstacle course for the 2026 Ralph T. Cloud-Bel Air Neighborhood Association Community Cookout at Ralph T. Cloud Park.

Discussion and action to adopt as a general policy direction of the City of El Paso that future development of hyperscale data centers should not be actively recruited, pursued, or incentivized due to their misalignment with the City’s long-term sustainability and infrastructure resilience goals; that hyperscale data centers shall not be considered for tax abatements, rebates, permit fee waivers, public financing assistance, economic development grants, or similar economic development tools; and that the policy directions effectuated by this action remain in effect until and unless reversed by the City Council. Further, directing the City Manager to continue the ongoing process for the development of a future-focused Data Center Policy Framework for consideration by the City Council.

REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES

This presentation will provide an overview of the engagement process that informed the proposed updates to the Future Land Use Map.

Management Update on a cross-functional team focused on anti-littering and illegal dumping for the City of El Paso.

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0247R Professional Services for Build Back Better Regional Challenge, Advance Manufacturing Aerospace and Defense Program to the following suppliers: 1) The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc., 2) National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, 3) El Paso Community College District, 4) El Paso Community Foundation, 5) Alma Edilia Corona Garcia, 6) Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 for the term of the grant for a total estimated amount of $9,467,394.15. Department: Strategic and Legislative Affairs Item: Task 1 Award to Supplier 1: The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc. City & State: Washington, DC Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $967,394.15 Item: Task 2 Award to Supplier 1: El Paso Community College District City & State: El Paso, TX Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $1,000,000.00 Item: Task 3 Award to Supplier 1: The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc. City & State: Washington, DC Award to Supplier 2: El Paso Community Foundation City & State: El Paso, TX Task Estimated Award: $2,000,000.00 Item: Task 4 Award to Supplier 1: Alma Elidia Corona Garcia City & State: El Paso, TX Award to Supplier 2: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $2,000,000.00 Item: Task 5 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $1,300,000.00 Item: Task 6 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Task Estimated Award: $900,000.00 Item: Task 7 Award to Supplier 1: National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining City & State: Johnstown, PA Award to Supplier 2: Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 City & State: El Paso, TX Task Estimated Award: $1,300,000.00 Total Estimated Award: $9,467,394.15 Account(s): 105 - 2223 - 11505 - G0526BBBRC  Funding Source(s): Strategic & Legislative Affairs Grants - Build Back Better Regional Challenge District(s): All This was a Request for Proposals Procurement for new contracts. The Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing and Strategic and Legislative Affairs Departments recommend award as indicated to 1) The George E. Brown United States Mexico Foundation for Science, Inc., 2) National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining, 3) El Paso Community College District, 4) El Paso Community Foundation, 5) Alma Edilia Corona Garcia, 6) Laura P. Butler dba Pioneers 21 the highest ranked offerors based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for each task. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0201 Barricade Rental Services to Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,368,008.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $912,005.34. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $2,280,013.34. Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $456,002.67 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,368,008.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $912,005.34 Total Estimated Award $2,280,013.34 Account(s): 532 - 1000 - 32120 - 532030 - P3210 Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance departments recommend award as indicated to Contractor’s Barricade Service, Inc. dba Apache Barricade & Sign, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0250 Preformed Street Markings to Geveko Markings, Inc.  for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,525,029.30. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,016,686.20. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $2,541,715.50.   Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Geveko Markings Inc. City & State: Gainesville, GA Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $508,343.10 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,525,029.30 Option Term Estimated Award: $1,016,686.20 Total Estimated Award: $2,541,715.50 Account(s): 532-1000-531220-32020-P3254. Funding Source(s): General Fund District(s): All   This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend award as indicated to Geveko Markings Inc. the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award. In accordance with this award, the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed. Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0090 Various Veterinary Supplies & Medication to the following suppliers: 1) MedFirst Healthcare Supply, Inc., 2) Patterson Veterinary Supply Inc, 3) Dr. M Ghumman dba Wholesale Medical Midwest, LLC. for a total estimated amount of $7,699,181.40. Department: Animal Services Award to Supplier 1: MedFirst Healthcare Supply, Inc. City & State: Wildwood, FL Item(s): Group IV: 32,34,37,38,39,40, 42,43,56,57, 58,62,65,67 Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $160,947.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $482,841.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $482,841.00 Award to Supplier 2: Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc City & State: St. Paul, MN Item(s): Group I: 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19,20,21,22,24,25, 26,27,28,29, 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41, 42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,53,54, 55,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66, 67,68,69,70,73 Group II: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17, 18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30, 34,35 Group III: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, 17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28, 29,30,31,32,33 Group IV: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,18, 19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,28,29,30,31,35, 36,41,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,59 60,66,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78, 79 Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $2,387,086.40 Initial Term Estimated Award: $7,161,259.20 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $7,161,259.20 Award to Supplier 3: Dr. M Ghumman dba Wholesale Medical Midwest, LLC City & State: Hastings, NE Item(s): Group I: 23 Term: 3 Years Option Terms: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $18,360.40 Term Estimated Award: $55,081.20 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $55,081.20 Total Annual Estimated Award: $2,566,393.80 Total Term Estimated Award: $7,699,181.40 Total Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award: $7,699,181.40 Account(s) 225- 2580- 25120- 531120 Funding Source(s): Special Fund District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Animal Services Departments recommend award as indicated to 1) MedFirst Healthcare Supply, Inc., 2) Patterson Veterinary Supply Inc, 3) Dr. M Ghumman dba Wholesale Medical Midwest, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidders. It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager be authorized to sign the First Amendment to the Mutual Aid Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the United States Army Garrison (USAG), Fort Bliss, Texas, updating the area to which the City of El Paso will provide fire and emergency response during emergency conditions occurring within Fort Bliss properties.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to effectuate a budget transfer of $4,444,179.64 from 2019 Safety Bond Master Project to Fire Station 4, 18, 29, 30, 31 for design and construction services.

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Transportation requesting funding through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $10,070,000.00 for the Safe Routes to Transit and Post-Crash Care Initiative including a 20% match from the City of El Paso, with such 20% match to be paid from the City's general fund, Vision Zero annual funding allocation.

Discussion and action on a Resolution that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to reduce the remaining authorized but unissued amount for the 2019 Capital Plan by $889,056, as no additional Certificates of Obligation will be issued. This action will result in a net budget decrease of $212,046. The remaining amount will be covered by the bond issuance costs. Additionally, to authorize the transfer of funds in the 2018 Capital Plan from the PCPBALANCE to the Sun City Lights Project in the amount of $212,046.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The 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 of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.

Section 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 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS Section 551.089 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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