Matters — Q1 2026

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

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: Pass

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

DeLa Riva Properties, Inc, PZST25-00006 Application (File 26-0026)

A request proposed reducing rear yard and side street yard setbacks to allow a contractor's yard on a portion of Tract 228 at 8701 Gateway South Boulevard. The variance would have allowed contractor equipment and operations with less buffer space from neighboring properties and streets. The matter received two hearings before the City Council but stalled without proceeding to a final vote.

Feb 3: Second Reading

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: Pass

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 26-0105

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.

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

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 26-0099

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: Pass

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: Second Reading

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: Pass

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: Second Reading

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: Pass

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 26-0140

A civil lawsuit by Ruben A. Soto against El Paso police officers and the City of El Paso was brought before the City Council. The matter was under review but has since stalled without reaching a final resolution.

Jan 20: Pass

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: Pass

Case File 26-0163

The City of El Paso proposed to sell a parcel of land in the Spohr Addition to Torresdey Ventures, LLC for $25,000. The conveyance would have transferred city-owned real estate to a private developer. The matter was under review by City Council but has remained inactive since early 2026.

Feb 17: Second Reading

Case File 26-0169

A tax resale deed was proposed to convey property in Logan Heights Addition to Humberto Lozano. The transaction involved a portion of Lot 18, Block 13A and required City Council authorization. The matter was under review but stalled without reaching a final vote.

Feb 17: Pass