Matters — October 2026

Animal Services and Code Enforcement Fee Changes (26-1064)

The City Council considered a resolution amending the fee schedule in the fiscal year 2027 budget to add or revise certain fees for the Animal Services and Code Enforcement Departments. The resolution was approved by a vote of 5 to 3 on October 13, 2026, after an earlier postponement.

Oct 13: Approve

El Paso Donation Policy Update (BC-2461)

The City of El Paso is considering an update to its policy on donations. The proposal is brought by the Office of the Comptroller and applies citywide.

Truck Traffic Restrictions on Trans Mountain Road (26-1197)

City Council directed the City Manager and City Attorney to work with the Texas Department of Transportation to evaluate restricting heavy commercial truck traffic on Trans Mountain Road (Loop 375), including possible alternative truck routes. They were also directed to report back within 30 calendar days with findings, recommendations, and an action plan. The item was approved as revised on October 27, 2026.

Oct 27: Approved as Revised

Creosote Land, LLC Case Number: PZRZ26-00015 Application (File 26-1104)

This proposal would change the zoning of a lot at 11368 Turner Road from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and impose a condition on the property. The request was submitted by Creosote Land, LLC.

Oct 13: Carried unanimously: 8 to 0

Downtown Management District Building Safety Inspections (26-1171)

The City Council directed the City Manager to coordinate safety inspections of buildings taller than two stories in the Downtown Management District to find structural and exterior hazards, with owners required to fix violations within 30 days or obtain an approved extension. The City Manager was also asked to report findings within 45 days and study the feasibility of assessing all buildings with two or more stories, including requiring owners to pay for inspections by qualified professionals. The matter was approved as revised.

Oct 27: Fail

Wedgewood Drive Speed Limit Changes (26-1139)

The City Code speed limit schedules would be amended to list Wedgewood Drive from Montana Avenue to Album Avenue at thirty miles per hour. They would also remove Wedgewood Drive from Springwood Drive to Bantry Avenue from the thirty-five miles per hour list and add Wedgewood Drive from Album Avenue to McRae Boulevard to it.

Oct 27: Second Reading

Railroad Drive Speed Limit Changes (26-1138)

The City would revise the speed limit schedules for Railroad Drive, removing several existing segments and adding new ones across the 30, 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 miles per hour categories. The changes would reset which parts of Railroad Drive, between Fred Wilson Road and Dyer Street, fall under each speed limit.

Oct 27: Second Reading

Rio Grande Neighborhood City-Initiated Rezoning Study (26-1136)

The City Manager would be directed to analyze and develop a recommendation for a city-initiated rezoning within the Rio Grande neighborhood. The goal is to align the zoning ordinance with existing, established development and the City's Comprehensive Plan, with a recommendation returned to Council by December 8, 2026.

Oct 13: THE MOTION FAILED: Representatives tied 4 to 4; Mayor Johnson broke the tie by voting NAY

General Aviation Ramp Rehabilitation Contract with CI Constructors (26-1144)

The city is considering a roughly $12.1 million construction contract with CI Constructors, Inc. of Carlsbad, New Mexico, to rehabilitate the general aviation ramp in Stages 2 and 3, covering a base bid and one additive alternate. The contract is funded by the Airport Enterprise Fund and a Federal Aviation Administration grant, and the final cost will depend on measured quantities of work completed over a 470-working-day term.

Oct 27: Awarded

Safe-Ride and Impaired-Driving Prevention Partnership (26-1177)

The City Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding (a formal partnership agreement) between the City of El Paso and the Donor Charm Foundation, Donor Charm LLC, and Evolve7 Digital Media to support a safe-ride and impaired-driving prevention initiative. The initiative aimed to reduce DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrests, impaired-driving incidents, and casualties in El Paso. The resolution was amended and resolved on October 27, 2026.

Oct 27: Amend

SUP File 26-1013

The City Council considered changes to El Paso's zoning code that updated the definitions, supplemental use regulations, and the table of permitted uses for correctional facilities and halfway houses. The ordinance was approved by a vote of 8 to 0 on October 13, 2026, as Ordinance 019916.

Oct 13: Carried: 8 to 0 (Ordinance 019916)

Open Space Advisory Board Future Agenda Items (BC-1570)

The Open Space Advisory Board will discuss and identify topics to place on its future meeting agendas. No specific site, applicant, or project is named.

Patricia Alvarez and Padel Ranch Health and Wellness Closed Session Item (26-1124)

The City Council Work Session considered a confidential legal matter involving Patricia Alvarez and Padel Ranch Health and Wellness, listed under a state law section (551.071) that allows closed-door legal consultation. The matter was approved unanimously, 7 to 0, on October 12, 2026.

Oct 12: Unanimously carried: 7 to 0

City Land Conveyance of 597 Acres (26-1153)

The City Manager would be authorized to sign a deed and other necessary documents to convey about 597 acres of city land, described as Tract 1, Section 5, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Surveys, in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

Oct 27: Introduce on First Reading

Berube Enterprises Sidewalk Waste Container Franchise (26-1151)

This ordinance would grant Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise to place waste containers on sidewalks and other City property. Because the franchise is non-exclusive, the City would remain free to grant similar permission to other companies.

Oct 27: Second Reading

El Paso Desalination Center Expansion Funding Agreement (26-1117)

The City Council considered a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Governor's Office and the Texas Military Preparedness Commission to support El Paso Water's application for Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant funding to expand the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Center. The agreement was approved unanimously on October 13, 2026.

Oct 13: Unanimously carried