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Discussion and action to approve a Resolution to adopt the Climate Action Plan for the City of El Paso.

Call to the Public - This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the Committee on items that are not on the agenda; maximum of three (3) minutes.

Discussion and action on the annual election of officers a) Chair b) Vice Chair

Approval of the July 28, 2025 and the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes

Approval of the 2026 BOAC meeting schedule

Discussion and action on an update of the 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety and 2022 Community Progress Bond Projects

Discussion and action on items for future agendas - Opportunity for Committee to request items for placement on future agendas

Approval of Minutes for the Financial Oversight and Audit Committee meeting of February 12, 2026. [Internal Audit, Elizabeth De La O, (915) 212-1371]

Discussion and Action on the results of the On-Call Services Agreement Follow-Up Audit A2026-04. [Internal Audit, Elizabeth De La O, (915) 212-1371]

Discussion on FY 2025-2026 Audit Plan 2nd Quarter Updates. [Internal Audit, Miguel Montiel, (915) 212-1367]

Discussion regarding improvements to the upcoming budget development timeline and process. [City Manager’s Office, Robert Cortinas, (915) 212-1067]

Discussion and action on approval of minutes for the February 11, 2026 meeting.

Discussion and action on approval of minutes for the February 19, 2026 meeting.

Chair Report - Chris Canales

El Paso Animal Services Director’s Report: February update and statistics - Michael Wachsmann, El Paso Animal Services Interim Director

Discussion on the development of a Community Pet Resource Alert Page under EPAS leadership with staff directed to develop guidelines and implementation plan. - Barbara Candelaria.

Approval of Minutes: February 12, 2026, Civil Service Commission Meeting

Discussion and Action on Hearing Officer’s Report and Recommendation: Fernando Martinez- El Paso Code Enforcement- Termination In accordance with the Civil Service Commission, Ordinance 8065 Rules and Regulations - Rule 8, Suspension, Reduction, Discharge. Section 1, Subsection (F) Is incompetent or negligent in the performance of duties, including but not limited to, failure to perform assigned tasks, or failure to discharge duties in an accurate, prompt, competent, or responsible manner; and (P) For just cause.

Discussion and action on the City Plan Commission minutes for February 26, 2026.

SUSU26-00007: Hueco Bolson Subdivision Replat A - Being a Replat of Hueco Bolson Subdivision, El Paso County, Texas Location: North of Artcraft Rd. and West of Doniphan Dr. Existing Zoning: N/A property lies within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Property Owner: Hueco Bolson Land Investments, Ltd. and Canutillo Self Storage, LP Representative: SLI Engineering, Inc. District: N/A property lies within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Staff Contact: Saul Fontes, (915) 212-1606, [email protected]

PZDS26-00006: A portion of Tract 2C, Section 46, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: South of Pebble Hills Blvd. and West of N. Zaragoza Rd. Existing Zoning: A-3/c (Apartment/conditions) Request: Detailed Site Development Plan per Ordinance No. 17916 Existing Use: Vacant Proposed Use: Apartments Property Owner: Genagra, LP Representative: SLI Engineering Inc. District: 5 Staff Contact: Blanca Perez, (915) 212-1561, [email protected]

SUSU26-00008: Vista del Norte Estates Unit Five - A portion of Tract 1, Section 10, Block 80, Township 1, Texas and Pacific Railroad Co. Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: South of Patriot Blvd. and West of Dyer St. Existing Zoning: P-R I (Planned Residential District I) Property Owner: Ranchos Real IV, LTD Representative: Conde, Inc. District: 4 Staff Contact: Myrna Aguilar, (915) 212-1584, [email protected]

SUSU25-00047: North Goza Subdivison - Tracts 3-A-3, Tract 5-A-1, Block 7, Ysleta Grant, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: North of Zaragoza Rd. and West of North Loop Dr. Existing Zoning: C-1/c and C-2/c (Commercial/conditions) Property Owner: North Goza, LLC. Representative: CAD Consulting Co. District: 7 Staff Contact: Saul Fontes, (915) 212-1606, [email protected]

SUSU26-00009: Spanish Courts Replat A - Lot 24, Block 1 Spanish Courts and Tracts 2D2 and 2D3, Block 9, Upper Valley Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: North of Gomez Rd. and West of Westside Dr. Existing Zoning: R-2 and R-2/sp (Residential/special permit) Property Owner: Antonio Lopez Representative: CAD Consulting, Co. District: 1 Staff Contact: Myrna Aguilar, (915) 212-1584, [email protected]

Presentation and Discussion on Proposed Amendments to the Landscape Ordinance. Staff Contact: Tony De La Cruz, Assistant Director of Building Permits & Inspections, (915) 212-1589, [email protected]

PLRG25-00009: The East 52 feet of Lots 16 through 20, Block 149, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas ADDRESS: 511 Blanchard Avenue APPLICANT: Alan Heatley REPRESENTATIVE: Jorge Eduardo Enriquez REQUEST: Addition and exterior remodeling of an existing residence ZONING: R-4/NCO (Residential/Neighborhood Conservancy Overlay) STAFF CONTACT: Alejandra González, 915-212-1506, [email protected] ITEM POSTPONED 02/18/26

Discussion and action on minutes

Approval of Minutes: Of Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting of February 11th, 2026 - Marcella Carrillo, Board Chair

Information and Discussion: Overview of the City of El Paso Unified Bylaws - Roberto Aguinaga, Assistant City Attorney II

Presentation and Discussion: On Parks and Recreation Master Plan - Community Meeting Updates - Karla Chavez, Parks Planning & Development Manager

PHAP26-00002: 19 Sunset Heights E 60 Ft Of 35 To 40 (9000.00 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 1111 W. Yandell Drive Historic District: Sunset Heights Property Owner: Christine Ververis Representative: HMR Windows Representative District: 8 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1907 Historic Status: Landmark Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for window installation Application Filed: 2/5/26 45 Day Expiration: 3/22/26

PHAP26-00006: 93 Government Hill 26 & 27 (7000 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 4410 Hueco Avenue Historic District: Austin Terrace Property Owner: Carlos and Maria Gutierrez Representative: 915 Rehab LLC Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1929 Historic Status: Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for enclosure of the carport to create a garage Application Filed: 2/5/26 45 Day Expiration: 3/22/26

PHAP26-00007: 73 Government Hill 17 To 20 (14000 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 4332 Bliss Avenue Historic District: Austin Terrace Property Owner: Gabriel Casas Representative: Gabriel Casas Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1956 Historic Status: Non-Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for removal and replacement of back entry gate and installation of fence Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

PHAP26-00008: 127 Government Hill 8 & 9 (9550 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 1208 Raynolds Street Historic District: Austin Terrace Property Owner: Isabel Castillo and Violetta Rodriguez Representative: Isabel Castillo and Violetta Rodriguez Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1941 Historic Status: Non-Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for paving front yard after-the-fact Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

PHAP26-00010: 13 Mundy Heights N Pt Of 18 & W 20 Ft Of 19 (46.4 Ft On S 95.61 Ft on W 45 Ft on N 84.3 Ft On E) (4005.00 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 1219 W. Main Drive Historic District: Sunset Heights Property Owner: Gabriela Carpintero Representative: CRV Construction & Roofing Representative District: 8 Existing Zoning: C-2/H (Commercial/Historic) Year Built: 1920 Historic Status: Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roofing after-the-fact Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

PHAP26-00011: 11 Manhattan Heights 27 & 28 (6000 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 3139 Wheeling Avenue Historic District: Manhattan Heights Property Owner: Adrian Medina and Anatasha Vance Representative: Adrian Medina and Anatasha Vance Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-3/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1927 Historic Status: Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for window removal and replacement after-the-fact Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

PHAP26-00012: 11 Manhattan Heights 27 & 28 (6000 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 1505 Hardaway Street Historic District: Austin Terrace Property Owner: Edward and Melinda Ardjemian Representative: Edward and Melinda Ardjemian Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1949 Historic Status: Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for replacement of clay roof tiles with concrete Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

PHAP26-00009: 111 Government Hill 29 & 30 (9000 Sq Ft), City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas Location: 120 Pennsylvania Place Historic District: Austin Terrace Property Owner: Ariel Flores Representative: Ariel Flores Representative District: 2 Existing Zoning: R-4/H (Residential/Historic) Year Built: 1925 Historic Status: Contributing Request: Certificate of Appropriateness for re-roofing after-the-fact Application Filed: 2/19/26 45 Day Expiration: 4/5/26

Discussion and action on Regular meeting minutes for February 5, 2026.

HLC Staff Report - Update on Administrative Review Cases since last HLC meeting for the properties listed on the attachment posted with this agenda. (See Attachment “A.”)

Approval of Minutes: February 10, 2026.

Discussion and Action on Artist Selection for All Abilities Playground project.

Approval of the Minutes of the Mass Transit Department Board Meeting of February 3, 2026.

Request to excuse absent Mass Transit Board Members.

The award of Solicitation 2026-0094 Bus Shelters Installation to Bella Luna Engineering & Building Maintenance for an initial term of three (3) year(s) for an estimated amount of $272,550.00. The award also includes a two (2) year option for an estimated amount of $181,700.00. The total contract time is for five (5) years for a total estimated amount of $454,250.00. Department: Sun Metro (Mass Transit) Award to: Bella Luna Engineering & Building Maintenance City & State: El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 3 Years Option Term: 2 Years Total Contract Time: 5 Years Annual Estimated Award: $90,850.00 Initial Term Estimated Award: $272,550.00 Option Term Estimated Award: $181,700.00 Total Estimated Award: $454,250.00 Account(s): 560 - 3250 - 60050- 522150 Funding Source(s): Sun Metro Enterprise Funds District(s): All This was a Low Bid Procurement for a replacement contract. The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Sun Metro (Mass Transit) departments recommend award as indicated to Bella Luna Engineering & Building Maintenance 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 request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0093 Truck Assemblies, Propulsion System, HVAC Parts and services for Streetcar to Brookville Equipment Corporation the sole source distributor of parts and service for the Streetcar for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $500,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Department: Sun Metro (Mass Transit) Award to: Brookville Equipment Corporation City & State: Brookville, PA Item(s): All Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $166,666.667 Term Estimated Award: $500,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $500,000.00 Account(s) 560-3200-32040-522270-P26STYR7ART Funding Source(s): Sun Metro Enterprise Funds District(s): All Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Sun Metro (Mass Transit) Departments recommend a non-competitive award for a replacement contract under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment. 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.