City Council Work Session · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually
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Journalist
HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe lone non-unanimous vote of the meeting came on the Alberto Duran claim (CLAIM-610), denied 7-1 with Representative Acevedo dissenting — worth asking why, since the two other claims heard the same day (Alex Hernando's CLAIM-883 and Marisol Rodriguez's CLAIM-888) were resolved without dissent. Five other executive session items — two El Paso Electric Company utility rate/CCN matters, an economic development discussion, the I-10 Deck Plaza MOU, and a Sun Metro fire legal update — were discussed with no public detail on the discussion or vote taken, leaving open questions about their status.
Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Interstate Highway 10 Deck Plaza Coordination MOU, covering coordination between the City, El Paso County, and the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation, was discussed in executive session with no action taken — developers tracking the Deck Plaza project should watch for this item to return to open session.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingTwo live El Paso Electric Company rate/CCN proceedings remain undecided after this session, while the Council did authorize action on Texas Gas Service's rate increase request. Stakeholders in the I-10 Deck Plaza project should also track the MOU discussion between the City, County, and the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation.
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24 items(6 procedural hidden)
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Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on February 16, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following m
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#1Presentation and discussion on Recker's Outreach programs, including Keep El Paso Beautiful and Reconnecting with the Disconnected, seeking partnership opportunities with the City to serve at-risk youth, seniors, and veterans.
#2Presentation by the City Manager's Office on the FY 2027-2031 Multi-Year Financial Outlook, covering the five-year financial forecast, key revenue assumptions, major cost drivers, and the FY 2027 budget timeline.
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
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 551.0
#EX1Executive session item concerning a legal claim (CLAIM-883) filed by Alex Hernando, brought before council by the City Attorney's Office under Texas Government Code 551.071.
#EX2Executive session item concerning a legal claim (CLAIM-888) filed by Marisol Rodriguez, brought before council by the City Attorney's Office under Texas Government Code 551.071.
#EX3Executive session item concerning the legal claim filed by Alberto Duran (Claim-610) against the city.
#EX4Executive session to discuss litigation between the United States and City of El Paso involving United Road Towing, Inc. (dba UR Vehicle Management Solutions) and Rod Robertson Enterprises, Inc.
#EX5Executive session regarding El Paso Electric Company's request to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 100 MW solar and 100 MW battery storage facility.
#EX6Executive session to discuss Texas Gas Service Company's statement of intent to increase rates within its Central-Gulf, West North, and Rio Grande Valley service areas.
#EX7Executive session to discuss El Paso Electric Company's application for approval of an amended Distribution Cost Recovery Factor.
#EX8Executive session to discuss economic development opportunities in El Paso.
#EX9Executive session discussion on a Memorandum of Understanding among the City of El Paso, El Paso County, and the Downtown Deck Plaza Foundation regarding coordination on the Interstate Highway 10 Deck Plaza project.
#EX10Executive session legal update regarding the Sun Metro Facility fire that occurred on February 11, 2025.
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