City Council approves property sales and road changes

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Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on July 7, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos Via television on City15, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos

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

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9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

At the Invitation of City Representative Lily Limón Abigail Holguin Rebekah Holguin Julianna Fierro Kennedy Christian Medina Xavier Monsisvais Diego Luis Macias

MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

Grammy Winner Zuill Bailey and 25 Years with El Paso Pro-Musica Day Bill of Rights Day Westside Regional Command Center - Command Center of the Year Sylvia Talley Day: Celebrating 30 Years of Service to the Center Against Sexual and Family Violence (CASFV)

10:00 A.M. ROLL CALL

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

INVOCATION BY EL PASO FIRE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN, CAPTAIN ISAAC SATTELMEIER

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 Meetings of June 9, 2026, and June 23, 2026, the Special City Council Meetings of June 3, 2026, and June 23, 2026.

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Police Department, the El Paso County District Attorney, and El Paso MHMR d/b/a Emergence Health Network hereinafter known as “EHN”, for the provision, administration, and establishment of Diversion Center Services to El Paso County residents experiencing mental health/substance abuse crisis. The term of this agreement is for 2 years with one auto renewal for one year unless written notice to terminate is provided by either party of this agreement.

That the Solid Waste liens on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved (see Attachment A).

A Resolution that the Mayor is authorized to sign the Amended Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Texas Department of State Health Services for the testing of milk and dairy.

A Resolution that the City Council approve the payment in the amount of $200,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the project and a $25,000 annual fee for the Laboratory Information Management System needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoices and authorize budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoices.

A Resolution that the City Council ratify the outstanding amounts of $41,200.00 and $75,000.00 associated with the costs relating to the annual fees for the Health Information Exchange and the Electronic Medical Record needed to continue the Master Agreement with the Paso Del Norte Health Information Exchange and that the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to pay the outstanding invoices and authorize budget transfers necessary to effectuate the payment of the outstanding invoices.

CONSENT AGENDA - SPECIAL APPOINTMENT:

That Grant Funded Program Director, Joaquin Rodriguez, be appointed as a representative for the El Paso International Airport to the Transportation Policy Board (TPB) for the Metropolitan Planning Organization to replace former Aviation Director Tony Nevarez, effective immediately.

CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENT:

Marina Monsisvais to the Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board by Representative Josh Acevedo, District 2.

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of May 31, 2026.

For notation only, constituent education initiatives and community events and programs within District 3 in the period of November 1st, 2025 to July 6th, 2026, Special Projects such as The Pothole Patrol, Ability Fellows, nursing home donations, Thanksgiving donations, neighborhood association event sponsorships, community forum on mental health, Elks Lodge community outreach donations and civic engagement Trivia Nights.

CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS:

For notation pursuant to Section 2.92.080 of the City Code:

Receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alejandra Chávez in the amount of $1,000.00 from Ryan McCrory.

CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

To award Task Order 3V-1 for Solicitation 2024-0124 Galatzan Recreational Center Gym Roof Improvements to Veliz Construction for a total estimated award of $572,005.33. Approval will allow the City to proceed with planned roofing improvements that expand operational life of the building and increase public safety operational efficiency in District 8.

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 Flor Maria Chacon, for the purchase price of $49,000.00; such real property legally described as portion of Lots 18 and 19, Block 6, Alameda Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to Wiley Condominium Association to permit the existing aerial encroachment of a perpendicular sign and three (3) exhaust fans, and the surface encroachment of three (3) backflow water preventers, all within a portion of City Right-of-way at 1125 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas: setting the License term for five (5) years with one (1) renewable five (5) year term. Subject Property: 1125 Texas Avenue Applicant: Wiley Condominium Association Case Number: PSPN25-00005

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a quitclaim (tax resale) deed conveying all right, title and interest to Miguel Gallo, to the following and described parcel: 4.0 acres out of Tract 5-A nka Tract 5-Z, Block 11 Lower Valley Surveys, being more particularly described as Parcel B in Volume 470, Page 1306, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas. In accordance with Section 34.05 (h) of the Tax Code, Section 34.05 (h) permits the City to sell a property for the total amount of the judgment and the sale of the property does not require the consent of each taxing entity entitled to receive proceeds from the sale.

REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES:

An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Osvaldo Holguin and Rosio Segovia for the purchase price of $53,000.00; such real property legally described as Lots 18 and 19, Block 3, Mountain Homes Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 18, Page 8, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Mariel Andrea Garcia, for the purchase price of $36,581.00; such real property legally described as the southerly 40 feet of Lot 21, Block 5, Revised Map of Sahara Subdivision, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 4, Page 18, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas.

An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to add Item: 6. Northern Pass Drive from North Desert Boulevard to Resler Drive and to add Item: 7. Northwestern Drive From Trade Center Avenue to Desierto Rico Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-five Miles Per Hour), to delete Item: 98. Northern Pass Drive, between Desert North Boulevard and Helen Of Troy Drive and to add Item: 111. Northern Pass Drive from Resler Drive to Helen of Troy Drive; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection G (Forty Miles Per Hour) to delete Item: 34. Northwestern Drive From Transmountain Road (Loop 375) to 500 feet South of Westport Drive and to add Item: 47. Northwestern Drive from Transmountain Road (Loop 375) to Trade Center Avenue. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.

An Ordinance terminating the Pinnacle Media, LLC, non-exclusive franchise to place benches at bus stops on City right of way pursuant to the El Paso City Code that was granted by Ordinance 018002; the penalties being as provided in Section 13.20.110 of the El Paso City Code. [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026]

REGULAR AGENDA - MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

Discussion and action on a Resolution approving the expenditure of District 8 and District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed a total of $15,000.00 for costs associated with aesthetic improvements and installations at Pride Square.

Discussion and action to authorize the expenditure of District 6 discretionary funds, in an amount not to exceed $800.00, to fund Representative Art Fierro’s attendance to the National Association of Latino Elected Officials Educational Fund Annual Conference in Los Angeles, California, from July 13, 2026, through July 16, 2026, which serves the municipal purpose of setting the standard for sound governance.

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to amend the City of El Paso's 90th Session State Legislative Agenda to include advocacy for sustainable state funding during the upcoming biennium to support the operational costs, staffing, and service delivery of the recently announced Behavioral Health East Campus, a community-based crisis behavioral health facility to be operated by Emergence Health Network (EHN) and located within the City of El Paso. Such advocacy shall support the expansion of crisis behavioral health services for youth and adults and help ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the facility.

Discussion and action directing the City Attorney, in collaboration with the City Manager as necessary, to prepare and present for City Council consideration an ordinance and accompanying resolution requiring that any virtual currency kiosk (commonly known as a cryptocurrency ATM) operated, maintained, or placed within the City of El Paso include clear, conspicuous physical and interactive digital disclosures identifying common consumer fraud risks, confirming user intent, and explicitly stating that the transaction is private and not affiliated with or endorsed by any government entity, law enforcement agency, or public utility provider. The proposed ordinance and resolution shall, at a minimum, include the following parameters: 1) Require that both the physical signage and interactive digital screens include language stating substantially the following in bold, high-contrast text: “WARNING: FRAUD ALERT. Transactions made at this kiosk are instant and completely irreversible. Government agencies (such as the IRS, FBI, or Social Security Administration), law enforcement, and utility companies (such as El Paso Water or El Paso Electric) will NEVER instruct you to deposit cash or transfer cryptocurrency to clear an arrest warrant, pay back taxes, or prevent service disconnection. If you are currently on the phone with someone telling you to use this machine, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY. You are likely being scammed.” 2) Require that the physical disclosure: (a) Be printed on a placard no smaller than 8.5 by 11 inches; (b) Be constructed of durable, tamper-resistant material or placed in a durable, tamper-resistant frame; (c) Be permanently and securely affixed directly to the front face of the kiosk chassis or positioned prominently at eye level immediately adjacent to the terminal; and (d) Utilize a contrasting color scheme (such as black text on a bright yellow or white background) with a font size no smaller than 24-point for headings and 16-point for body text to ensure maximum legibility. 3) Require that the kiosk’s digital user interface deploy a localized, geofenced software block that triggers automatically whenever a user attempts a transaction within El Paso city limits. The interface must: (a) Display the full fraud disclosure warning screen prior to allowing a user to scan a wallet QR code, enter an address, or insert any fiat currency; (b) Feature a mandatory, un-skippable 15-second countdown timer during which the "Continue," "Accept," or "I Agree" buttons remain entirely grayed out and unclickable; and (c) Require affirmative user interaction via a checkbox confirming that the user owns the destination wallet, is not acting under duress, and has read the fraud warning. 4) Require that all disclosures appear concurrently in both English and Spanish with equal clarity, size, and prominence. The ordinance shall include a Spanish-language version of the disclosure as guidance, such as: “ADVERTENCIA: ALERTA DE FRAUDE. Las transacciones realizadas en este quiosco son instantáneas y completamente irreversibles. Las agencias gubernamentales, la policía y las empresas de servicios públicos NUNCA le indicarán que deposite efectivo o transfiera criptomonedas. Si está hablando por teléfono con alguien que le dice que use esta máquina, CUELGUE INMEDIATAMENTE. Es probable que lo estén estafando.” The ordinance shall further require that when a kiosk's software interface offers transactions in any language other than English or Spanish, the fraud disclosure screen must also automatically display in that chosen language via a correct, clear, and accurate translation. 5) Establish that a person or entity commits a violation if they operate a non-compliant virtual currency kiosk, or if they own, lease, or manage a brick-and-mortar retail property (such as a convenience store, gas station, or smoke shop) that hosts a non-compliant kiosk on their premises. This dual-liability structure ensures that local property hosts share a legal obligation to verify that the machines on their floors remain compliant. 6) Establish a structured, graduated enforcement mechanism focused on swift consumer protection compliance, utilizing Code Enforcement and the El Paso Police Department: (a) An initial written notice of non-compliance specifying the precise deficiency (e.g., missing sign, broken digital timer) with a strict 48-hour window to cure the violation; (b) Civil and administrative penalties of up to $500 per day for subsequent or uncured violations, calculated per machine, per day; and (c) Class C misdemeanor enforcement only in cases of repeated, willful non-compliance following the expiration of the cure window, or where an operator intentionally alters the required text to minimize or obscure the fraud warnings. 7) Explicitly clarify that the ordinance applies strictly to the physical manner of business operation, public safety disclosures, and consumer protection signage within the City’s inherent police powers. The ordinance shall not attempt to license, prohibit, tax, or restrict the underlying electronic financial transmission or virtual currency exchange mechanism, thereby preserving the state’s sole regulatory jurisdiction under the Texas Money Services Act and preventing state preemption challenges. 8) Include in the ordinance's recitals thorough findings detailing: (a) The rapid local surge in cryptocurrency ATM financial fraud, elder financial abuse, and telephone imposter scams within El Paso; (b) The irreversible nature of virtual currency transactions which strips local victims of traditional banking fraud recourse; (c) The City's compelling interest in deploying immediate, highly visible physical and digital interventions at the exact point of the financial transaction to alert vulnerable residents before life savings are lost; and (d) The legal framework confirming the City's use of local police powers to regulate consumer transparency without impeding state-regulated banking operations. [POSTPONED FROM 07-07-2026]

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, or designee, to deprogram the "Piedras St. Reconstruction Phase 2" Project due to potential impacts to neighboring businesses. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents to transfer the remaining funding to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.

REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES

Presentation and discussion on motion from City Council on May 12, 2026, Directing the City Manager, in coordination with the City Attorney, to: (1) Prepare and present to City Council a comprehensive overview of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) date in the City of El Paso within 45 days and (2) Develop a citywide Anti-DWI Strategy and return to City Council with recommendations within 90 days.

REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS:

Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation 2026-0127 Janitorial Services - Libraries to Ace Government Services, LLC for an initial term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $1,843,218.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $1,228,812.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $3,072,030.00. Department: Library Award to: Ace Government Services, LLC City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $614,406.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $1,843,218.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $1,228,812.00 Total Estimated Award $3,072,030.00 Account(s) 453-1000-53030-522060 453-1000-53050-522060 453-1000-53060-522060 453-1000-53070-522060 453-1000-53080-522060 453-1000-53090-522060 453-1000-53100-522060 453-1000-53110-522060 453-1000-53120-522060 453-1000-53130-522060 453-1000-53140-522060 453-1000-53160-522060 453-1000-53310-522060 453-1000-53311-522060 Funding Source(s): Maintenance Services Contract - Janitorial District(s): All   This was a Best Value Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Library departments recommend award as indicated to Ace Government Services, LLC the highest ranked bidder based on the evaluation factors established in the evaluation criteria for this procurement. 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.

REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS:

Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement dated October 14, 2025 by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Downtown Management District to amend Article IX of the Agreement by adding Section 9.6 Grant Program Task Orders.

Discussion and action on a Resolution approving Task Order 2026-01, allocating Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 5 (“TIRZ #5”) funds in an amount up to $1,000,000 for the purposes of funding the matching grant obligations under the Task Authorization and the La Popular Commercial Façade Improvement Grant, and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Task Authorization on behalf of the City including any necessary budget transfers or amendments.

Discussion and action on the results of the El Paso International Airport - Accounts Payable Follow-Up Audit A2026-03.

Discussion, consideration, and action to approve a Resolution pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 2206.053, authorizing the use of eminent domain to condemn the property described below, comprised of 3.095 acres, and owned by Transmountain 54, LLC, in order to acquire the property in fee simple for use in the Resler Drive extension project, which is part of the 2022 Community Progress Bond: A portion of Tract 1-A, Nellie D Mundy Survey 243, Abstract 10037, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. [POSTPONED FROM 07-07-2026]

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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9:00 A.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Discussion and action to direct the City Manager, or designee, to deprogram the "Piedras St. Reconstruction Phase 2" Project due to potential impacts to neighboring businesses. Further that the City Manager, or designee, be authorized to make necessary cash budget transfers and execute any and all necessary documents to transfer the remaining funding to the Unprogrammed Project Balances Fund.

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