Municue
El Paso, TX

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

The September 14, 2026 El Paso City Council Work Session heard two operational updates, on Meta Platforms, Inc. Community Agreement discussions and the FY26 Vision Zero Program, with no action taken on either. In executive session, Council authorized denial of two claims, one unanimously and one on a split vote.
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Analysis

Key Decisions

#EX1 Unanimously carried: 8 to 0·#EX2 Carried: 7 to 1
Council authorized the City Attorney's Office, in consultation with the City Manager, to deny two claims in executive session.[#EX1][#EX2]

Governance & Oversight

Council took up a Meta Platforms, Inc. Community Agreement update, the Vision Zero Program, litigation consultation, and a virtual currency kiosk ordinance discussion.[#1][#2][#EX3][#EX4]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectThe 7-to-1 vote to deny the Dorji claim (EX2, Claim #881) is the meeting's only split vote, with Acevedo opposed, while the Diaz claim (EX1) was denied 8 to 0. The reasons for the difference are not in the agenda record. The Meta Platforms, Inc. Community Agreement update (1-2, File 26-1016) ended with no action.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Meta Platforms, Inc. Community Agreement (1-2, File 26-1016) is still in technical discussions with regional stakeholders, with no action taken. The virtual currency kiosk/ATM ordinance (EX4, File 26-1032) also remains pending with the City Attorney's Office and City Manager.

Charts & Data

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: 596-400-836#

#2Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 14, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Members of the public may view the meeting via the following

#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: 596-400-836#

#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.

#1Update on technical discussions between the City of El Paso, Meta Platforms, Inc., and regional stakeholders toward a Community Agreement.

No action taken
City of El PasoMeta Platforms, Inc.

#2Presentation and discussion on the City's FY26 Vision Zero Program, which aims to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

No action taken
Vision Zero Quick Build Program

#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

Unanimously carried: 8 to 0

#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

#EX1Executive session to discuss the legal claim of Lorenzo Diaz (Claim #720) under Texas Government Code 551.071 (consultation with attorney).

Unanimously carried: 8 to 0
Lorenzo DiazCity Attorney's Office

#EX2Executive session to discuss the legal claim of Menda Wangchuck Dorji (Claim #881) under Texas Government Code 551.071 (consultation with attorney).

Carried: 7 to 1
Menda Wangchuck DorjiCity Attorney's Office

#EX3Executive session to receive legal advice on the lawsuit brought by the Cities of Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso against the State of Texas.

No action taken
City of HoustonState of TexasCity Attorney's Office

#EX4Executive session discussion of the July 21, 2026 Council motion directing the City Attorney and City Manager to prepare an ordinance regulating virtual currency kiosks/ATMs.

No action taken
City ManagerCity CouncilCity Attorney's Office

Rollcall

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