Matters — 2026
134 matters with activity · 134 new in this period · 92 resolved
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.
Apr 28: Pass
Street and El Paso Street (File 26-0266)
The City Council considered an ordinance to delete a reserved paragraph from the city's parking regulations under Title 12, Chapter 12.44. The amendment was approved by a vote of 3 to 1.
Mar 17: Carried: 3 to 1
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.
Jun 23: No action
Case File 26-0678
The City Council approved a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $4,067,000 in infrastructure funding. The loan will be fully repaid over the agreed term and supports the city's corridor improvement initiatives. The matter was approved unanimously, 8 to 0, on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Case File 26-0697
The City of El Paso rescinded a prior resolution that had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover the local match obligation for the Railroad Drive Project. The rescission was necessary because the city received State Infrastructure funding, eliminating the need for the local capital match. The rescission was approved unanimously by City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Case File 26-0412
The City Council is considering a resolution that reaffirms the independence of federal grand juries and requests impartial investigations into allegations against federal immigration enforcement agencies. The resolution addresses concerns related to recent deaths occurring in immigration enforcement contexts.
Apr 1: Pass
Vista del Sol Architectural Side Setback Reduction at 3305 Hiawatha Drive (26-0438)
Applicant Vista del Sol Architectural sought a special permit to reduce the required side setback — the open space between a building and the neighboring property line — at 3305 Hiawatha Drive in El Paso, with a condition attached to the approval. The permit was approved by the City Council on a 5 to 3 vote on May 12, 2026.
May 12: Carried: 5 to 3
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.
May 12: Pass
Case File 26-0841
The city is awarding a three-year security guard services contract to TriCorps Security, Inc. for the Parks and Recreation Department, valued at approximately $1,958,130. This contract ensures professional security coverage for city parks and recreational facilities throughout Oklahoma City.
Jul 21: Unanimously carried; AYES: 8, NAYS: None
Zoning Case File 26-0576
The city council approved a proposal to change the land use designation for properties in the Ysleta Grant area from agriculture to industrial and railyards use. The rezoning would enable industrial development on land currently zoned for farming, with potential to reshape that area's economic use. The proposal was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Second Reading
Case File 26-0446
The city amended its towing regulations to prohibit businesses from soliciting customers at traffic accident scenes and added new penalty provisions for violations. The ordinance aimed to protect accident victims from aggressive marketing and ensure fair competition among towing operators. The measure passed by a vote of 6 to 2.
Apr 28: Carried: 6 to 2
Case File 26-0309
The city of El Paso authorized the sale of city-owned property at Lot 11, Block E, Santa Fe Addition to MEP Electric Contracting Inc for $22,000. This conveyance transferred real estate owned by the city to a private contractor. The sale was approved unanimously by the City Council on April 14, 2026.
Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 0
Hammeum Commercial Rezoning near Vista del Sol Drive (26-0590)
Hammeum, LLC asked the city to rezone a tract generally north of Vista del Sol Drive and west of Joe Battle Boulevard from residential use to commercial use, with a condition attached to the change. The rezoning ordinance was approved on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Ysleta Grant Commercial Rezoning (26-0575)
The city rezoned four tracts in the Ysleta Grant area of El Paso from Apartment/Office use to Commercial use, allowing commercial development on the properties. The rezoning required unanimous approval from City Council. The change was approved unanimously by City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
Case File 26-0314
The City Council considered a proposal to direct the City Manager to halt new agreements and stop renewing existing contracts with Flock Safety for Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology. The measure addressed privacy and surveillance concerns tied to the technology's use for vehicle monitoring. The matter stalled without advancing to a final vote.
Mar 3: Carried: 5 Ayes, 3 Nays
Emilio Montes Corral Infill Housing at 2000 Grandview Avenue (26-0389)
Applicant Emilio Montes Corral sought a special permit to build infill development at 2000 Grandview Avenue in El Paso, with reduced lot depth and smaller front, rear, and side setbacks than city code normally requires. The request was approved by City Council on April 28, 2026, by a vote of 8 to 0.
Apr 28: Carried: 8 to 0
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.
Apr 28: Pass
Case File 26-0311
The city council authorized the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement coordinating Operation Stonegarden Fiscal Year 2024 across El Paso City and County, plus the municipalities of Anthony, Horizon City, Socorro, and Clint, and Constable Precinct One. The agreement formalized multi-jurisdictional cooperation on this shared initiative. The council approved the agreement by a vote of 5 to 1.
Apr 1: Carried: 5 to 1
Case File 26-0740
The City Council amended the municipal traffic code to designate 30 miles per hour speed limits on two street corridors: Northern Pass Drive from North Desert Boulevard to Resler Drive, and Northwestern Drive. The amendments enhanced traffic safety standards on these routes. The ordinance was unanimously approved by City Council.
Jul 7: Pass
Farmers Select Commercial Rezoning at North Loop Drive (26-0625)
Farmers Select, LLC asked the city to rezone property at 7321 North Loop Drive from a ranch and farm designation to a commercial designation, with conditions attached to the change. The rezoning was approved by City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Pass
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