Matters — March 2026
21 matters with activity · 18 new in this period · 20 resolved
Case File 26-0388
The City of El Paso is presenting its federal legislative agenda to City Council, outlining the city's priorities for engagement with Congress. This briefing helps coordinate the city's efforts to advocate for its interests at the federal level and secure funding or support for local initiatives.
Mar 30: Carried: 7 to 0
Case File 26-0297
The City of El Paso sought authorization to submit a state grant application to fund Operation Stonegarden, a public safety program for the Police Department. The grant supports regional public safety operations through the Texas Public Safety Office. The proposal was approved by a vote of 5 to 1.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
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 26-0309
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.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
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
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.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0354
The City Council authorized an application for Community Project Funding from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar's office, seeking $3 million in federal assistance with a local $300,000 match. This federal funding supports local infrastructure and community priorities. The application was approved by a vote of 3 to 1.
Mar 17: Carried: 3 to 1
Case File 26-0178
The City of El Paso proposed authorizing an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to fund the design phase of a major infrastructure reconstruction project. The project represented critical infrastructure investment for the city. City Council held multiple hearings on the matter but it stalled without reaching a final decision.
Mar 3: Unanimously carried
Case File 26-0238
A resolution sought authorization for the City of El Paso Police Department to submit grant application 5407102 (Operation Lone Star Grant Fiscal Year 2027) to the Texas Public Safety Office. The grant would provide financial assistance to support a police department project. The matter went inactive after an initial City Council hearing in March 2026.
Mar 3: Carried: 6 to 2
Case File 26-0185
A proposal sought to authorize the City of El Paso to sell a 0.318-acre parcel of city-owned property to Eli Ramos Investments, LLC, for $168,000. The property sale represented a disposition of city real estate in the Ysleta Grant area. The matter proceeded through two City Council hearings in February and March 2026 but stalled without reaching a final vote.
Mar 3: Carried: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays - ADOPTED (Ordinance 019847)
Case File 26-0310
The city of El Paso sold a parcel in Santa Fe Addition to MEP Electric Contracting Inc. for $22,000. The property, legally described as Lot 10, Block E, represented a conveyance of city-owned real estate to the private contractor. The sale was approved unanimously by the City Council on April 14, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0284
The City Council discussed and took action on the selection of a Chief Internal Auditor, the municipal position responsible for overseeing internal audits and compliance across city operations. This role is critical to ensuring accountability and identifying operational risks within city departments. The matter proceeded to hearing but stalled without a final selection.
Mar 3: Carried: 5 to 2, 1 abstention
Canutillo Independent School District Zoning Condition Release (26-0344)
The Canutillo Independent School District asked the city to remove all conditions that earlier ordinances had attached to two tracts of land when their zoning was changed, freeing the property from those older restrictions. The City Council approved the release by a vote of 8 to 0 on April 1, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Canutillo Independent School District Residential Rezoning (26-0343)
The Canutillo Independent School District asked the city to rezone two tracts of land from a commercial designation with conditions to a residential designation. The rezoning was approved by City Council on April 1, 2026, by a vote of 8 to 0.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Rosa Escalante Case Number: PZRZ25-00025 Application (Z25-00025)
Four properties on Neptune Street—8612, 8614, 8616, and 8618—were rezoned from single-family residential (R-4) to apartment (A-2) zoning, allowing for apartment development on land previously restricted to residential homes. The City Council approved the zoning change unanimously on April 1, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Aaron Aceves Case Number: PZRZ25-00019 Application (Z25-00019)
The City Council considered a proposal to rezone 529 Schwabe Street from Ranch and Farm (R-F) to Residential (R-3A) zoning. The rezoning would enable residential development on the property. The City Council approved the rezoning unanimously on April 1, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0362
The City Council amended a prior motion about preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility installations to include a resolution reaffirming federal grand jury independence and requesting impartial investigations of federal allegations. The amendment addressed concerns about federal enforcement practices and the protection of judicial independence within the city. The resolution was approved unanimously.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0256
The City of El Paso conveyed a portion of property in the Boothe Ville No. 2 addition to Martin Armendariz for $197,500. The city council approved the conveyance unanimously on March 17, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0186
The City of El Paso proposed to sell a portion of city-owned property located in the Ysleta Grant area to Arnulfo Figueroa and Sandra Valadez for $202,050. The ordinance was considered by the City Council but became inactive without reaching a final vote.
Mar 3: Carried: 8 Ayes, 0 Nays - ADOPTED (Ordinance 019848)
Case File 26-0346
The City Council approved changes to allow Artist Markets to operate in locations outside of Union Plaza, the site where they had previously been restricted. This expansion gave the city flexibility to bring these cultural events to more neighborhoods. The ordinance was approved unanimously on April 1, 2026.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
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