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, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00023 [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026] Application (Z25-00023)

A zoning change allowed Tract 6 in El Paso to shift from residential to commercial use, with conditions imposed on the development. The change affected the property's permitted land use under the city's zoning code. The City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposal.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Javier Llamas Case Number: PZRZ25-00024 [POSTPONED FROM 05-26-2026 AND 06-09-2026] Application (Z25-00024)

A property at 7912 North Loop Drive in El Paso was rezoned from Residential (R-3) to Special Development (S-D) classification. The rezoning allows the property to be developed under Special Development designation rather than standard residential zoning requirements. The City Council approved the rezoning unanimously with an 8-to-0 vote.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

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 26-0678

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

Hammeum, LLC Case Number: PZRZ26-00005 [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026] Application (Z26-00005)

A zoning change was proposed for Tract 17-C-119 in El Paso to convert the property from residential (R-3) to commercial (C-1) use. The city council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance with an 8-0 vote, allowing the land use change to take effect.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

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, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00012 Application (Z25-00012)

The City Council considered rezoning a portion of the Palmdale Acres property at 7321 North Loop Drive in El Paso. This zoning change affected residential and vacant land in the area. The proposal was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

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 26-0685

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: 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: Carried: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0696

The city council rescinded a prior resolution from July 2024 that had allocated capital asset sale funds to cover El Paso's local match obligation for the Sunland Park Shared Use Path project. This infrastructure project required local funding to complement state or federal grants. The rescission was approved unanimously 8-0 on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0695

The City Council rescinded a 2024 resolution that had allocated capital asset sale funds for El Paso's local match obligation to the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project. The local match funding was required to secure state or federal grant support for the trail project. The rescission was approved by an 8-0 vote on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0