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El Paso, TX

City Council Work Session · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually

The El Paso City Council work session covered a Q2 FY26 financial report presentation, acceptance of the Police Department's cybersecurity assessment, and executive session action on six items including three El Paso Electric Company regulatory filings, a denied liability claim, a pending lawsuit, and a real property discussion. One electric company item passed only after a split 7-1 vote, with a council member disclosing a campaign-contribution conflict of interest on all three electric company matters.
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Analysis incorporates data from the official meeting minutes, including vote outcomes, attendance, and public testimony.

Analysis

Key Decisions

Approved
Council approved three separate El Paso Electric Company regulatory filings in executive session, but the EV-Ready Pilot Program tariff item passed only on a split vote after a member disclosed a financial conflict tied to the utility.[#EX3][#EX4][#EX5]
Denied
Council denied a liability claim in executive session and took no action on a pending lawsuit against the city or a real property matter.[#EX1][#EX2][#EX6]
Accepted
Council accepted the El Paso Police Department's cybersecurity assessment.[#2]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectRepresentative Acevedo disclosed a conflict of interest on all three El Paso Electric Company regulatory items this session, including a $1,750 contribution from the utility's Employee PAC tied to the EV-Ready Pilot Program tariff item, which passed only 7-1 with Canales dissenting. Separately, three other executive session items — a claim, a lawsuit, and a real property matter — resulted in denial or no action.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingEl Paso Electric Company had three separate regulatory matters before council this session, all ultimately approved, but the EV-Ready tariff item required overcoming a dissenting vote from Canales — a signal that council is not unanimous on EV program terms.

Charts & Data

21 items(7 procedural hidden)

The official vote outcome for each item
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Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 907-005-616#

Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on April 27, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following mean

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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A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.

Mental Health Awareness Month (2026)

#1Presentation and discussion of the City's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Second Quarter Financial Report.

No action taken

#2Discussion and action regarding a cybersecurity assessment for the El Paso Police Department.

Carried: 8 to 0
El Paso Police Department

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 to discuss a legal claim filed by Nilda Rivera, Phillip Addams, and Sol Arzola against the City.

Carried: 8 to 0
Nilda RiveraPhillip AddamsSol ArzolaCity Attorney's Office

#EX2Executive session to discuss pending litigation, Angelica Lujan on behalf of Xavier Hernandez v. City of El Paso et al.

No action taken
Angelica LujanXavier HernandezCity Attorney's Office

#EX3Executive session to discuss El Paso Electric Company's application for approval of a High Load Factor Large Power Service Tariff before the Public Utility Commission.

Carried: 8 to 0
El Paso Electric CompanyCity Attorney's Office

#EX4Executive session item regarding El Paso Electric Company's application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to build a 150 MW battery storage facility (PUC#59585).

Carried: 8 to 0
El Paso Electric CompanyCity Attorney's Office

#EX5Executive session discussion regarding El Paso Electric Company's petition before the Texas PUC to modify the duration of certain EV-Ready Pilot Program tariffs.

Carried: 7 to 1
El Paso Electric CompanyCity Attorney's Office

#EX6Executive session discussion concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property in El Paso.

No action taken
City Attorney's Office

Rollcall

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