Matters — Q2 2026
74 matters with activity · 61 new in this period · 3 active · 58 resolved
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.
Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 0
Ysleta Grant Commercial Rezoning (26-0575)
The city rezoned four tracts in the Ysleta Grant area of El Paso from Apartment/Office use to Commercial use, allowing commercial development on the properties. The rezoning required unanimous approval from City Council. The change was approved unanimously by City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Hammeum, LLC Case Number: PZRZ26-00005 [POSTPONED FROM 06-09-2026] Application (Z26-00005)
A zoning change was proposed for Tract 17-C-119 in El Paso to convert the property from residential (R-3) to commercial (C-1) use. The city council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance with an 8-0 vote, allowing the land use change to take effect.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Jorge Sanchez Case Number: SURW25-00012 Application (File 26-0461)
The proposal would vacate a portion of a 60-foot public road in the O.A. Danielson Survey area west of Zaragoza Road and north of Interstate 10. This road vacation could affect property access and how the surrounding area develops.
Apr 28: Pass
Emilio Montes Corral Case Number: PZST25-00012 - 2000 Grandview Application (File 26-0389)
The city approved a Special Permit for infill development at 2000 Grandview Avenue with reduced setbacks from the lot lines. The project required variances from standard zoning distances to allow more efficient use of the property. The City Council approved the permit unanimously, 8 to 0.
Apr 28: Carried: 8 to 0
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.
Apr 1: Carried: 5 to 1
Case File 26-0740
The City Council amended the municipal traffic code to designate 30 miles per hour speed limits on two street corridors: Northern Pass Drive from North Desert Boulevard to Resler Drive, and Northwestern Drive. The amendments enhanced traffic safety standards on these routes. The ordinance was unanimously approved by City Council.
Jun 23: Second Reading
Farmers Select, LLC Case Number: PZRZ25-00012 Application (Z25-00012)
The City Council considered rezoning a portion of the Palmdale Acres property at 7321 North Loop Drive in El Paso. This zoning change affected residential and vacant land in the area. The proposal was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0727
The City Council allocated up to $2,000 in District 6 discretionary funds to launch the Adopt-a-Street Program, a new community initiative aimed at improving the visual appearance of neighborhoods. The program supported municipal objectives of enhancing community pride through street beautification and maintenance efforts. The measure was approved unanimously by the council on June 9, 2026.
Jun 9: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0394
The City Council amended traffic code designations for McCombs Street between Dyer Street and Dalhart Drive, removing it from one speed schedule and designating a new speed zone for the corridor. The measure was part of ongoing traffic management for the area. The ordinance was approved unanimously.
Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0684
The City Council considered accepting a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $3,813,000 in funding for infrastructure improvements, with full repayment over time. This financing enabled the city to move forward with planned capital projects. The resolution was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0668
The city authorized the purchase of Pro Patch asphalt pothole patcher equipment and parts from HD Industries, Inc., the sole authorized distributor under Solicitation 2026-0169. This procurement maintained the city's capacity for pothole repair and infrastructure maintenance across the community. The City Council approved the purchase authorization unanimously with a vote of 7 to 0.
Jun 23: Carried: 7 to 0
Case File 26-0681
The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $484,000 in funding for city infrastructure needs. The loan was structured to be fully repaid over a specified term. The council approved the agreement unanimously on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0685
The City Council accepted a State Infrastructure Bank loan agreement to secure $6 million in funding, to be repaid over no more than 25 years. The loan provided capital for municipal infrastructure improvements. The resolution was approved unanimously, 8 to 0.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
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 26-0680
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
Case File 26-0696
The city council rescinded a prior resolution from July 2024 that had allocated capital asset sale funds to cover El Paso's local match obligation for the Sunland Park Shared Use Path project. This infrastructure project required local funding to complement state or federal grants. The rescission was approved unanimously 8-0 on June 23, 2026.
Jun 23: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0695
The City Council rescinded a 2024 resolution that had allocated capital asset sale funds for El Paso's local match obligation to the Playa Drain Shared Use Path Project. The local match funding was required to secure state or federal grant support for the trail project. The rescission was approved by an 8-0 vote on June 23, 2026.
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 26-0310
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.
Apr 14: Carried: 8 to 0
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