Open Space Advisory Board · 3:00 PM · Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas - Basement And Virtually
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Analysis
Environment
Development & Land Use
Governance & Oversight
Insights by Role
Developer
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingIf the proposed Cactus Rescue Protocol (BC-2567) and vegetation protection protocol (BC-2573) move forward, projects in hillside and mountain areas could face new environmental expectations.
Journalist
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe agenda item on the sale of land originally intended for a city tree farm (BC-2576) and the Judy Ackerman Trail update request (BC-2566) raise questions worth pursuing about land disposition and trail progress.
Resident
MediumMedium significance — notable action worth trackingThe proposed sale of land originally intended for a city tree farm next to Keystone Heritage Park (BC-2576) and the Judy Ackerman Trail request in Castner Range (BC-2566) were scheduled for discussion and are the items most likely to affect neighborhood open space.
Lobbyist
LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemThe board's agenda included a revised 2027 meeting schedule (BC-2575), a future-agenda-items discussion (BC-1570), and the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation (BC-2569), which are the venues for shaping the board's priorities.
27 items(5 procedural hidden)
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#1Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Open Space Advisory Board will be conducted on the above date and time.
#2Members 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
#3In 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
#4At the prompt please enter the corresponding Conference ID: 441 035 991#
#5If you wish to sign up to speak, please contact Emigdio Gonzalez at GonzalezEX5@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0092 no later than by the start of the meeting. A sign-up form is available outside the Tho
#6A quorum of the Open Space Advisory Board members must be present and participate in the meeting.
#1Discussion and action on changes to the agenda.
#2Call to the public for comments on items not listed on the agenda. Speakers are allowed 3 minutes, with additional time at the presiding officer's discretion.
#3The Open Space Advisory Board considers and acts on the minutes of its July 1, 2025 meeting.
#4Presentation and discussion of the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan by the Halff consultant team.
#5Information and discussion before the Open Space Advisory Board on the sale of property originally intended for a future city tree farm next to Keystone Heritage Park.
#6Planning Division report on land studies and plats approved in the Mountain and Hillside Development Areas, pursuant to the Open Space Advisory Board enabling resolution.
#7El Paso Water presents a quarterly financial report on revenue and expenses from the 10% annual drainage utility fee.
#8Update to the Open Space Advisory Board on the Restoration Advisory Board (RAD).
#9The Open Space Advisory Board requests an update from City Council on the Judy Ackerman Trail in Castner Range.
#10Presentation by Frontera Land Alliance's Open Space Manager on stewardship lessons from the Lost Dog and Knapp Land Nature Preserves.
#11Information and discussion on the Lost Dog Trailhead renovation and the Conservation Easement / Nature Preserve, presented by a Borderland Mountain Bike Association contact.
#12Informational update on the Mountain to River project presented by the Capital Improvement Department.
#13Information and discussion on the completion of the Bear Ridge Trail, presented by the Capital Improvement Department.
#14Information and discussion on a protocol to protect vegetation and nature, presented by Park and Recreation.
#15The Open Space Advisory Board will discuss developing a protocol for rescuing cacti that developers and city planners can follow when land is developed.
#16Board action to adopt the revised 2027 meeting schedule for the Open Space Advisory Board.
#17Open Space Advisory Board members share informal observations of open space areas in the city.
#18Discussion to identify items for future agendas.
#30Sign 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
#31If you need Spanish Translation Services, please contact Nissi Jimenez at parksandrecreation@elpasotexas.gov or (915) 212-0092 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
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