Matters — June 2026

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.

Jun 23: Fail

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.

Jun 23: Pass

EP Transmountain Residential Commercial Rezoning (26-0573)

EP Transmountain Residential, LLC requested rezoning a portion of a tract located east of Desert North Boulevard and north of Transmountain Road from conditional residential zoning to conditional commercial zoning, with conditions imposed on the property. The City Council approved the rezoning on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

Javier Llamas Restaurant Rezoning at 7912 North Loop Drive (26-0441)

Applicant Javier Llamas asked the city to rezone a portion of property at 7912 North Loop Drive from residential zoning to a special development district, with a condition and an approved detailed site development plan, so a restaurant could operate there. The rezoning ordinance was approved by City Council on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

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 26-0766

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 26-0697

The City of El Paso rescinded a prior resolution that had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover the local match obligation for the Railroad Drive Project.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 26-0678

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

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

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

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

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.

Jun 23: Second Reading

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

Case File 26-0727

The City Council allocated up to $2,000 in District 6 discretionary funds to launch the Adopt-a-Street Program, a new community initiative aimed at improving the visual appearance of neighborhoods. The program supported municipal objectives of enhancing community pride through street beautification and maintenance efforts. The measure was approved unanimously by the council on June 9, 2026.

Jun 9: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0668

The city authorized the purchase of Pro Patch asphalt pothole patcher equipment and parts from HD Industries, Inc., the sole authorized distributor under Solicitation 2026-0169. This procurement maintained the city's capacity for pothole repair and infrastructure maintenance across the community. The City Council approved the purchase authorization unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0684

The City Council considered accepting a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $3,813,000 in funding for infrastructure improvements, with full repayment over time. This financing enabled the city to move forward with planned capital projects. The resolution was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0681

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $484,000 in funding for city infrastructure needs. The loan was structured to be fully repaid over a specified term. The council approved the agreement unanimously on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0685

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $6 million in funding, to be repaid over no more than 25 years. The loan provided capital for municipal infrastructure improvements. The resolution was approved unanimously, 8 to 0.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0698

A prior 2024 City Council resolution had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover El Paso's required local matching share for the Sun Valley Project. The city rescinded that funding allocation upon receipt of state infrastructure support. The City Council voted 8-0 to rescind the resolution.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0699

The City Council rescinded a previous resolution that had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover the city's local match obligation for Phases 2 and 3 of the Traffic Management Center Updates project. This reversal affected how the city would finance this infrastructure modernization initiative. The council voted unanimously to approve the rescission.

Jun 23: Pass