Matters — Q1 2026
57 matters with activity · 57 new in this period · 36 resolved
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
DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZRZ24-00016 Application (Z24-00016)
A request proposed rezoning a portion of property at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard from residential (R-4) to commercial (C-2) zoning. The change would have allowed commercial development at the site. The proposal went through public hearings but stalled without reaching a final decision.
Feb 3: Adopted: 6 to 0 (Ordinance 019841)
DeLa Riva Properties Contractor's Yard at Gateway South Boulevard (26-0026)
DeLa Riva Properties, Inc. sought a special permit for property at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard to reduce the required rear yard and side street yard setbacks and to allow a small contractor's yard on the site. City staff found the request consistent with the property's future land use designation under Plan El Paso, the city's comprehensive plan. The ordinance was adopted by a vote of 6 to 0 as Ordinance 019842.
Feb 3: Adopted: 6 to 0 (Ordinance 019842)
201 Cortez Drive (File 26-0187)
An application sought Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding for Cielo Towers II, a proposed affordable housing development at 201 Cortez Drive in El Paso. The 9% regional competitive program supports affordable rental housing projects, and the mayor was authorized to sign resolutions of support or no objection on the city's behalf. The matter stalled and remained inactive without final council action.
Feb 3: Unanimously carried
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
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
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
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 26-0105
The City of El Paso proposes a Memorandum of Understanding with El Paso Electric Company, Project BRAVO (a community action program), and CLEAResult Consulting. The full scope of this partnership is not available from the incomplete record provided.
Feb 3: Approved as part of Consent Agenda
Case File 26-0099
The City of El Paso proposed to convey property at 212 Dolan Street to Jesus Martin Lara and Lorena Villar for $1,608.00. The ordinance was subject to City Council review. The matter stalled without a final council vote.
Feb 3: Carried: 6 to 0 - ADOPTED (Ordinance 019839)
Case File 26-0091
A proposed ordinance authorized the City of El Paso to sell publicly owned property to Romity Ventures, LLC for $1.53 million. The transaction involved Lot E and a portion of Lot F in Mills Map Addition and required City Council approval. The matter received multiple hearings but stalled without final Council action.
Feb 3: Carried: 6 to 0 - ADOPTED (Ordinance 019838)
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 26-0160
A proposal sought to convey portions of city-owned property in the Lancaster Addition Unit 3 area to Juan Martinez for $49,000. The conveyance was presented to City Council for authorization. The matter stalled without final action after City Council hearings in February 2026.
Feb 17: Carried: 7 to 0
Case File 26-0156
The city proposed to convey a portion of its property in Alameda Acres to JCGAR Ventures, LLC for $51,000. The matter was scheduled for City Council hearings but stalled without a final decision.
Feb 17: Carried: 7 to 0
Case File 26-0016
The City of El Paso proposed to convey a portion of property at Lot 31, Block 11, Womble Addition to Tepabe Properties, LLC for $36,227.50. The City Council held hearings to review the conveyance. The matter was under review but did not advance to a final vote.
Jan 20: Pass
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
Case File 26-0345
The City of El Paso authorized the conveyance of a portion of Tract 40-A to Ronny Rogers Properties, LLC for $56,716. The property transfer required city council approval. The council approved the ordinance unanimously.
Mar 17: Carried: 4 to 0
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