Open Space Advisory Board · 3:00 PM · Thorman Conference Room , 801 Texas - Basement And Virtually
Analysis incorporates data from the official meeting minutes, including vote outcomes, attendance, and public testimony.
Matters
2 with failed motionFailed 0-0
Site-specific scope
Case File BC-1562
Case File BC-1568
Analysis
Environment
Governance & Oversight
Insights by Role
Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingOf the board's 11 substantive agenda items, only one (the prior meeting's minutes) resulted in a vote — the rest were information/discussion only, including two land-use disclosures from board members that received no follow-up action.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingTwo open Open Space Advisory Board seats — one appointed by the Mayor's office, one representing District 7 — are still being filled, a window to engage before the incoming members are seated and begin weighing in on the board's ongoing Mountain and Hillside Development Area oversight.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingResidents near the MLK open space or the city's trail network have two items to track: a fence/ATV concern raised at the MLK trail and a ribbon-cutting planned for two existing trailheads at the end of summer 2026.
Charts & Data
20 items(5 procedural hidden)
(e.g., Approved, Denied, Held)
AI-generated summaries. Click to expand for original text.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Open Space Advisory Board will be conducted on the above date and time.
Members of the public may view the meeting via the following means: Via the City’s website. http://www.elpasotexas.gov/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityofelpasotx/videos
In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with the Open Space Advisory Board during public comment
At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 588 409 265#
If you wish to sign up to speak, please contact Emigdio Gonzalez at parksandrecreation@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0092 no later than by the start of the meeting. A sign-up form is available outside
A quorum of the Open Space Advisory Board members must be present and participate in the meeting.
#1Procedural agenda item allowing discussion and action on changes to the meeting agenda.
#2Public comment period allowing members of the public to address items not on the agenda, with a 3-minute speaking limit.
#3Discussion and action to approve the minutes from the January 7, 2025 Open Space Advisory Board meeting.
#4Update briefing on trail heads proposed by Hunt for the open space area.
#5Informational briefing and discussion on the Bear Ridge and Mountain to River Trailheads projects.
#6Update briefing on remediation efforts underway at the MLK open space property.
#7Informational quarterly financial report from El Paso Water on revenue and expenses associated with the 10% annual drainage utility fee.
#8An informational report from the Planning Division's Subdivisions Section on land studies and plats approved in Mountain and Hillside Development Areas under the Open Space Advisory Board's enabling resolution.
#9Informational update to the Open Space Advisory Board on the status of appointments to the board.
#10Informational discussion of observations made by Open Space Advisory Board members during visits to open space areas.
#11A discussion item for City Council or board members to identify topics for future agendas.
Sign language interpreters will be provided for this meeting upon request. Requests must be made to Nissi Jimenez at parksandrecreation@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0092 a minimum of 48 hours prior to
If you need Spanish Translation Services, please contact Nissi Jimenez at parksandrecreation@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0092 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Posted this the 9th day of April 2026.
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