El Paso Matters
20 active of 134 total legislative matters tracked.
Case File 26-0760
The city is holding the second round of public budget workshops to review and discuss the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. These workshops allow residents and council members to examine proposed spending on city services, capital projects, and departmental operations before final adoption.
Case File 26-0847
The city is presenting a comprehensive housing strategy as part of its Envision El Paso comprehensive plan update. The strategy addresses the city's housing needs and provides implementation guidelines to guide future residential development. The presentation includes a scope overview, needs assessment, and proposed strategy for implementation.
Case File 26-0849
The city is developing a Redevelopment Incentives Policy as part of its broader Housing Strategy and Comprehensive Plan update, called Envision El Paso. This policy will guide how the city encourages infill development and redevelopment projects across the city. The presentation will review the current infill approach and outline the engagement process for developing the new policy.
Case File 26-0538
The City of El Paso Police Department is applying for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant to address catalytic converter theft under Senate Bill 224. Catalytic converter thefts are a growing crime affecting residents' vehicle safety and property across the city.
Case File 26-0776
The City Council is directing the City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement with Meta Platforms, Inc. The agreement will address environmental protections, financial commitments, and utility infrastructure improvements tied to Meta's operations in El Paso. This establishes a framework for balancing the company's development with the city's infrastructure and environmental priorities.
Case File 26-0902
The City Council is reviewing the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, which sets citywide spending plans for the coming year. The proposal is presented for discussion and action by the City Council.
Case File 26-0659
The Mass Transit Department Board will review a report from the El Paso Transportation Authority on transit services in El Paso County, including an overview of the agency's history and operations. This briefing informs the Board about available transit services and how the agency serves county residents and their mobility needs.
Case File 26-0579
The city is discussing an update to its Sister Cities Agreement with Juárez, Mexico, which establishes formal cultural and economic partnerships between the two communities. The agreement strengthens cross-border relations and cooperation on shared interests.
Case File 26-0521
The city is awarding a contract to Forward Global US, Inc. to provide federal lobbying services on behalf of the municipality. This two-year contract, valued at $200,000 annually, enables the city to have dedicated representation advocating for municipal priorities and policy interests at the federal level. The contract includes an initial one-year term with an option to renew for an additional year.
Case File 26-0766
El Paso Electric Company is seeking to amend its certificate to operate a 366-megawatt natural gas generation facility. This utility infrastructure project requires City Council approval and affects the city's energy generation capacity. The matter is currently under review with public hearings held.
Zoning Case File 26-0528
El Paso is replacing its landscape regulations (Chapter 18.46 of the city code) with updated standards for landscaping and maintenance. The new code will apply citywide to all properties subject to building and construction regulations, establishing requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
Jorge Sanchez Road Vacation near Zaragoza Road (26-0461)
Applicant Jorge Sanchez seeks to vacate a portion of a 60-foot road right-of-way west of Zaragoza Road and north of Interstate 10 in El Paso. Vacating the road would remove the strip from public street use and return it to the adjacent property.
Case File 26-0893
This ordinance would update the city's special events permit rules so that insurance and indemnification agreements are handled by the Enterprise Risk and Safety Office instead of the Risk Management Office. The change updates the office name referenced in the permit application requirements for special events held on streets, sidewalks, and public places.
Case File 26-0892
This ordinance would amend the El Paso City Code sections governing the city's organizational structure to establish a new Enterprise Risk and Safety Office and remove language that placed the risk management function under the Department of Human Resources. The change would make risk management its own city department rather than a unit within another department.
Case File 26-0801
The City of El Paso proposes to sell two city-owned lots in the Parkdale Addition Unit Four subdivision — Lots 1 and 2, Block 25 — to Carlos Silveyra Padilla for $80,300. The sale would transfer the property from public ownership to a private buyer.
Case File 26-0891
This ordinance would update the El Paso City Code section governing the acquisition, use, and disposition of city property by revising the insurance provision to refer to the Enterprise Risk and Safety Office instead of the Risk Management Division. The change reflects the renaming of the city office responsible for insurance requirements and does not alter the underlying requirements themselves.
Case File 26-0881
The City of El Paso proposes to sell a city-owned parcel described as Tract 16C, Block 36, Ysleta Grant, to Dolores H. Garcia de Silva for $18,228. The conveyance would transfer the property out of city ownership to a private buyer.
Case File 26-0569
The city is submitting census tract nominations to the state for designation as Opportunity Zones, which are federal designations that encourage private investment in economically disadvantaged areas. This aligns with El Paso's broader economic development strategy and could help spur job growth and business investment in the nominated neighborhoods.
Case File 26-0905
The City Council is considering ordinances that would change the El Paso City Code provisions setting tolls for international bridges and governing toll collection for pickup trucks and other vehicles. The changes would affect what drivers pay to cross the city's international bridges.
Case File 26-0642
The Mass Transit Department Board is reviewing a request to excuse board members for their absences from recent meetings. Approving such requests affects the board's official attendance record and procedural compliance.