Matters — June 2026

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The City Council rescinded a 2024 resolution that had allocated capital asset sale funds for El Paso's local match obligation to the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project.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: Pass

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The city council rescinded a prior resolution from July 2024 that had allocated capital asset sale funds to cover El Paso's local match obligation for the Sunland Park Shared Use Path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: Pass

Case File 26-0680

The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $458,000 in funding for infrastructure projects. The loan will be fully repaid over a specified term and provided necessary capital for the city's planned infrastructure initiatives. The resolution was approved unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.

Jun 23: Pass

City right of way (File 26-0662)

City Council voted to terminate Pinnacle Media, LLC's non-exclusive franchise to place benches at bus stops on city right of way, which had been granted under Ordinance 018002. The termination was approved unanimously by a vote of 7 to 0.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0648

The City Council authorized the City Manager to sign documents conveying approximately 330.26 acres of land legally described as Laura E. Mundy Survey 234, Tract 2, in El Paso County. The conveyance was approved unanimously by the council.

Jun 23: Pass

Zoning Case File 26-0741

The City of El Paso is seeking a Special Permit to build a governmental facility at 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, in the Cielo Vista Park Subdivision. The permit would allow the city to repurpose a portion of property currently designated for "City School/Park" use into a governmental building. This proposal would provide public facilities to serve the El Paso community.

Jun 23: Second Reading

Case File 26-0702

The City of El Paso authorized the sale of property in the Mountain Homes Subdivision (Lots 18 and 19, Block 3) to Osvaldo Holguin and Rosio Segovia for $53,000. This represented a disposition of city-owned real property through a public process. The sale was approved unanimously by the City Council on July 7, 2026.

Jun 23: Second Reading

Jefferson Apartments Parking Reduction at 2928 Pershing Drive (26-0621)

Jefferson Apartments, LLC sought a special permit to provide 67% fewer parking spaces than normally required at 2928 Pershing Drive in El Paso. The permit was approved on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

Dirty Freddy, LLC Commercial Rezoning at 1401 N. Mesa Street (26-0574)

Dirty Freddy, LLC asked the city to rezone the property at 1401 N. Mesa Street from apartment zoning to commercial zoning, with conditions attached to the change. The El Paso City Council approved the rezoning by a vote of 7 to 0 on June 9, 2026.

Jun 9: Carried: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0713

The city authorized the sale of a 40-foot portion of Lot 21 in Sahara Subdivision to Mariel Andrea Garcia for $36,581. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the City Council.

Jun 23: Second Reading

Case File 26-0612

The City of El Paso authorized the sale of city-owned property in the Golden Hill Addition to Investor Edge Limited Co. for $840,500. The sale of this real estate was part of the city's property management activities. City Council unanimously approved the transaction.

Jun 9: Carried: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0665

The City of El Paso authorized the sale of real property in the Lincoln Park Addition to Fire Development, LLC for $87,000. The city's sale of publicly owned land required council approval. The proposal was approved unanimously on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0686

The City Council reviewed the results of an audit examining Sun Metro's Accounts Payable system, identified as A2026-09. The audit evaluated the transit agency's financial processes and internal controls. The Council unanimously approved the audit results with a 7-0 vote.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0688

The City of El Paso adopted a revised Code of Ethics for the El Paso Museum of Art to guide operations and conduct. The ethics code was to be implemented by the City's Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. The resolution was approved unanimously (8-0) on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Case File 26-0692

The City of El Paso authorized the City Manager to sign a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with the Better Business Bureau, a nonprofit organization. The agreement was intended to support economic development initiatives in the city. The City Council approved the agreement unanimously.

Jun 9: Carried unanimously: 7 to 0

Case File 26-0687

The City Council reviewed the results of Round 10 of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Audit, which examines hotel tax compliance across the city. Hotel occupancy taxes fund city services and tourism initiatives, making audit accuracy important for municipal revenue. The council approved the audit results unanimously with a vote of 8 to 0.

Jun 23: Pass

Case File 26-0690

The City Council reviewed the results of an audit of the Code Enforcement Division, which examined the division's operations and compliance with city standards. The audit provided an assessment of the division's performance and effectiveness in carrying out its enforcement responsibilities. The council approved the audit findings and took action with a unanimous vote of 8-0.

Jun 23: Pass

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.

Case File 26-0718

The city council considered adjustments to how HQ Utility recovers distribution and power costs through customer bills. These cost recovery factors determine the portion of utility expenses passed on to residential and commercial customers. The proposal was unanimously approved by the city council.

Jun 8: Carried: 8 to 0