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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 on September 28, 2026 accepted two audits and, in executive session, authorized settlement negotiations in three El Paso Electric Company PUC dockets. Two votes were split 6 to 2: the 366 MW natural gas facility settlement authority and the denial of a Texas Economic Development Fund application.
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Analysis

Governance & Oversight

The Council accepted two audit and assessment reports by unanimous vote and took one litigation action in executive session.[#1][#2][#EX1][#EX2]

Infrastructure & Facilities

The Council directed the City Attorney, in consultation with the City Manager, to continue settlement negotiations in three El Paso Electric Company proceedings before the PUC.[#EX3][#EX4][#EX5]

Development & Land Use

The Council directed the Economic and International Development Department to continue negotiations on two economic development projects, and by a 6 to 2 vote denied a Texas Economic Development Fund application on a third.[#EX6][#EX7][#EX8]

Insights by Role

Journalist

HighHigh significance — major decision, large financial impact, or broad community effectTwo of the 14 motions with tallies were split 6 to 2: the 366 MW El Paso Electric Company settlement authority (EX3) and the denial of a Texas Economic Development Fund application (EX8). Both decisions came out of executive session, and the public record on their rationale is limited to the motion text.

Lobbyist

MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe Council gave negotiating direction on three El Paso Electric Company PUC dockets, with the 366 MW gas facility the only contested one. Economic development negotiations on two projects were authorized to continue.

Charts & Data

22 items(5 procedural hidden)

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#1Teleconference phone number 1-915-213-4096 Toll free number: 1-833-664-9267 Conference ID: 244-010-214#

#2Notice is hereby given that a Work Session of the City Council of the City of El Paso will be conducted on September 28, 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: 244-010-214#

#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.

#1Discussion and action on the Streets and Maintenance Facility Maintenance Audit (A2026-08).

Carried: 7 to 0
Streets and Maintenance

#2Discussion and action on the El Paso Department of Public Health Cybersecurity Assessment.

Carried: 8 to 0
Public Health Department

#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

#EX1Executive session to consult with the City Attorney's Office on the pending federal lawsuit Carlos Jaile v. City of El Paso et al., Case No. 3:24-cv-00221, under Section 551.071.

Carried: 8 to 0
Carlos JaileCity Attorney's Office

#EX2Executive session to consult with the City Attorney's Office on the pending lawsuit Josh Dagda v. Laura Prine, Cause No. 2026DCV4089, under Section 551.071.

No action taken
Josh DagdaLaura PrineCity Attorney's Office

#EX3Executive session discussion regarding El Paso Electric Company's application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 366 MW natural gas generation facility before the Public Utility Commission.

Carried: 6 to 2
El Paso Electric CompanyCity Attorney's Office

#EX4Executive session discussion with the City Attorney's Office on El Paso Electric Company's application to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 100 MW solar and 100 MW battery storage facility (PUC# 57501).

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

#EX5Executive session discussion regarding El Paso Electric Company's application to reconcile fuel costs before the Public Utility Commission (PUC# 57149).

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

#EX6Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso.

Carried: 8 to 0
City Attorney's Office

#EX7Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso under Texas Government Code 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations), requested by the City Attorney's Office.

Carried: 8 to 0
City Attorney's Office

#EX8Executive session discussion on economic development opportunities in El Paso under Texas Government Code 551.087.

Carried: 6 to 2
City Attorney's Office

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