City Council Work Session · 9:00 AM · Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 N. Campbell And Virtually
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Infrastructure & Facilities
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Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThree economic development items were posted for closed-session deliberation, including a Chapter 380 agreement with Wurldwide LLC. If Council directs staff to proceed following these consultations, the resulting incentive terms would set a reference point for other Chapter 380 negotiations in El Paso. Parallel El Paso Electric Company proceedings on rates and system resiliency could affect long-term utility cost assumptions for projects underwriting on current tariffs.
Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe agenda concentrated substantive business in executive session: seven of the nine substantive items were closed-session consultations, while only the El Paso Water stormwater report and the Chihuahua Sister Cities resolution were posted for open discussion. The clustering of three separate El Paso Electric Company dockets and a named Chapter 380 counterparty are the most reportable threads.
Lobbyist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe El Paso Electric Company docket cluster is the clearest open window for advocacy: the City's litigation posture on rates, resiliency, and EV tariffs was posted for consultation but not yet reflected in any public position. Energy, EV, and ratepayer interests should engage the City Attorney's Office and Council offices before any open-session action is posted.
18 items(5 procedural hidden)
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#1Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 546-944-536#
#2Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on August 17, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following mea
#3Attention: The Council will take a lunch break at approximately 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. unless otherwise decided by the Council.
#4In compliance with the requirement that the City provide two-way communication for members of the public, members of the public may communicate with Council regarding agenda items by calling the follo
#5At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 546-944-536#
#6The public is strongly encouraged to sign up to speak on items on this agenda before the start of this meeting on the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7086be5f4ed44a239290caa6185d0bdb
#7A quorum of City Council must participate in the meeting.
#1El Paso Water presents its annual report on the state of the stormwater utility.
#2Discussion and action on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an updated Sister Cities Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.
#12The 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
#13Section 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
#EX 1Executive session discussion regarding El Paso Electric Company's application for approval of a System Resiliency Plan before the Public Utility Commission (PUC #59137).
#EX 2Executive session regarding El Paso Electric Company's petition to extend the duration of certain existing Texas Electric Vehicle (EV) Ready Pilot Program tariffs.
#EX 3Executive session consultation with the City Attorney's Office regarding the application of El Paso Electric Company to change rates before the Public Utility Commission (PUC Docket #57568).
#EX 4Executive session for legal consultation with the City Attorney's Office regarding a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Wurldwide LLC.
#EX 5Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas (HQ#23-939) under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
#EX 6Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso, Texas (Matter 23-1007-3025) under Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
#EX 7Executive session for legal consultation regarding employment, evaluation, and duties of City Council appointed employees, specifically the City Manager and City Attorney.
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