Matters — June 2026

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The City Council rescinded a previous resolution that had allocated funds from capital asset sales to cover the city's local match obligation for Phases 2 and 3 of the Traffic Management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: Carried: 8 to 0

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 The city rescinded that funding allocation upon receipt of state infrastructure support.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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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, LLC Case Number: PZST24-00019 Application (File 26-0621)

A special permit was granted for the property at 2928 Pershing Drive in El Paso, allowing a 67% reduction in the normally required parking spaces. The reduction was designed to facilitate development on the site by reducing parking requirements through a formal approval process. The City Council approved the permit unanimously on June 23, 2026.

Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0

Dirty Freddy, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00031 Application (Z25-00031)

The property at 1401 N. Mesa Street in El Paso's Alexander Addition was rezoned from Apartment to Commercial, allowing commercial development on the site instead of residential use. The change opened the possibility for the property to serve commercial purposes in the mixed-use area. The City Council unanimously approved the rezoning on June 9, 2026.

Jun 9: Carried: 7 to 0

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 26-0713

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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 26-0686

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: Carried: 7 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: Carried: 8 to 0

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: Carried: 8 to 0

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