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Public Utility Communications and Notice Rules (26-0990)

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An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.

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The ordinance added a definitions section to the city's public utilities code, repealed two older ordinances, and set rules for how public utilities, their affiliates, and their representatives communicate with the City of El Paso and its officers and employees. It also set requirements for notice and presentation of information to the city by public utilities, with penalties tied to the City Code. The ordinance was adopted as amended by a vote of 8 to 0 on September 15, 2026.
2 eventsFirst seen Sep 1, 2026Last activity Sep 15, 2026File #: 26-0990
City Council: Carried: 8 to 0 - Ordinance 019910 adopted, as amended — Sep 15, 2026
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Carried: 8 to 0 - Ordinance 019910 adopted, as amended

An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.

Vote: 8 for, 0 against

adopt ordinance, as amended (Title 15 public utility communications regulations)

Floor amendment read into the record by Deputy City Attorney Josette Flores. Citizen comment: Patricia Osmond (position not stated)

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Unanimously carried: 6 to 0 - ADVERTISED for public hearing September 15, 2026

An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the city of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.

Vote: 6 for, 0 against, 2 absent

introduce ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) on definitions, utility communications and notice regulations, and advertise for public hearing on September 15, 2026

One motion introduced Items 14-18 under Charter Section 3.9; Fierro not present for the vote; Boyar Trejo absent