El Paso, TX

Veterans Advisory Committee

The El Paso Veterans Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on routine matters, including approving July minutes, excusing member absences, and adding members to subcommittees. They will also receive updates on the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic, the county's Veterans Assistance Program, and community programs. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Discussion and action to approve minutes of July 16, 2026
• El Paso VA Health Care Clinic update
• El Paso County Veterans Assistance Program update
• Votes to excuse absences of Ron Jackson and Don Brown from July meeting
• Votes to add Debo Wakefield and Julieta Urias to subcommittees

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider five Certificate of Appropriateness applications for changes to properties in historic districts, including insulation, window replacements, and a new house construction. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff report on administrative review cases. Public comment is available for items not on the agenda.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior foam insulation at 9735 Socorro Road (Mission Trail)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window removal/replacement at 1501 Bronze Way (Manhattan Heights)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for rear facade alterations at 1026 Upson Drive (Sunset Heights)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement and rear addition at 4332 Chester Avenue (Austin Terrace)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new one-story house at 9701 Peaceful Valley Way (Mission Trail)

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Museos y Asuntos Culturales se reunirá para aprobar las actas, designar a un miembro del Comité de Arte Público, discutir las políticas de los estudios de grabación en el Mexican American Cultural Center y actuar sobre las recomendaciones de adjudicación del Programa de Financiamiento Cultural para el año fiscal 2027. También se presentarán informes de museos de cuatro instituciones. El público puede presentar comentarios comunicándose con la secretaría de la junta antes de la reunión.

• Designación de Adrian Lopez al Comité de Arte Público
• Discusión y acción sobre las Políticas del Estudio de Grabación del Mexican American Cultural Center
• Recomendaciones de adjudicación del Programa de Financiamiento Cultural para el año fiscal 2027
• Informes de museos del Museum of Archaeology, Museum of Art, Museum of History y Mexican American Cultural Center
• Aprobación de las actas del 18 de junio de 2026

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora Cívica, de Convenciones y de Turismo de Greater El Paso se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 28 de julio de 2026 y recibir información y discusión sobre las actualizaciones departamentales de julio de 2026 de Destination El Paso, incluyendo estados financieros, desarrollo turístico, publicidad, desarrollo de convenciones y deportes, gestión de sedes y eventos, aspectos destacados de alimentos y bebidas, aspectos destacados operativos, iniciativas de sostenibilidad y los Parques de Agua de El Paso. La reunión es informativa, sin votaciones programadas para estos puntos.

• Aprobación de las actas del 28 de julio de 2026
• Actualizaciones departamentales de julio de 2026 de Destination El Paso
• Informe financiero por Brooke Underwood
• Actualización de Desarrollo Turístico por Veronica Castro
• Actualización de los Parques de Agua de El Paso por Daniel Arizpe

City Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City Accessibility Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve prior meeting minutes, receive a presentation on the All Abilities Playground update from the Capital Improvement Department, and discuss future meeting items. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the 6/25/26 meeting
• Presentation on All Abilities Playground update by Capital Improvement Department
• Discussion of future meetings and agenda items
• Public comment period

Public Art Committee

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

Public Art Committee

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

Public Art Committee

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

City Review Committee

The City Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a request for a rear addition to an existing single-family dwelling at 811 Rim Rd. The committee will also discuss and take action on meeting minutes. Public comment is invited.

• Rear addition to single-family dwelling at 811 Rim Rd. (PLRG26-00007)
• Applicants: Zarina Lyle and James A. Lyle
• Zoning: R-3/NCO (Residential/Neighborhood Conservancy Overlay)
• Discussion and action on minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and property tax levy, including ratifying the tax rate. It will also hold public hearings on ordinances, including one to extend hotel occupancy tax to short-term rentals, and consider several resolutions and consent agenda items.

• Adoption of FY 2026-27 annual budget and property tax levy (items 27-29)
• Ordinance to include short-term rentals in hotel occupancy tax (item 21)
• Termination of WestStar Title contract for default and 3-year disqualification (item 4)
• Award of $88,010 contract to H2O Partners for Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (item 18)
• Request to TCEQ/EPA for public meeting on Marathon refinery emissions (item 33)

Mass Transit Department Board

The Mass Transit Department Board will hold a special meeting to consider approving the proposed FY 2026-27 budget for Sun Metro, as filed by the City Manager on July 17, 2026. The board will also excuse absent members and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Resolution to adopt the FY 2026-27 Sun Metro budget (fiscal year Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027)
• Request to excuse absent board members
• Possible executive session on legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development topics

City Council Work Session

The El Paso City Council is holding a work session with two public agenda items: an annual report from El Paso Water on the stormwater utility and a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an updated Sister Cities Agreement with Chihuahua, Mexico. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters, including El Paso Electric rate cases and economic development negotiations.

• Annual report by El Paso Water on stormwater utility (26-0896)
• Resolution to authorize mayor to execute updated Sister Cities Agreement with Chihuahua, Mexico (26-0922)
• Executive session: El Paso Electric rate change application PUC#57568 (26-0948)
• Executive session: El Paso Electric system resiliency plan PUC#59137 (26-0945)
• Executive session: Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Wurldwide LLC (26-0951)

Mass Transit Department Board

The Mass Transit Department Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2027 budget for Sun Metro, which was filed with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026. The board may also enter executive session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development matters. The consent agenda includes a request to excuse absent board members.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 Sun Metro budget (fiscal year Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027)
• Consent agenda: request to excuse absent board members
• Executive session items: attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel, security devices/audits, economic development negotiations

City Council Special Meeting

The El Paso City Council is holding a special meeting with public hearings on the ordinance levying FY 2026-2027 taxes and the proposed city budget for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2026. Adoption of both items is scheduled for the following day, August 18, 2026. The meeting also includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• Public hearing on ordinance levying FY 2026-2027 taxes (item 26-0940)
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026-2027 budget as amended (item 26-0941)
• Adoption of tax ordinance and budget scheduled for August 18, 2026
• Possible executive session on real property, personnel, and economic development negotiations

Civil Service Commission

This meeting of the El Paso Civil Service Commission has been canceled. The agenda that was posted included consent items (approval of July 9, 2026 minutes and assignment of hearing officers to three termination appeals) and regular agenda items (an appeal of a job disqualification and authorization to recruit a backup hearing officer), but none of these will be acted on because the meeting will not take place.

• Meeting canceled — no actions will be taken
• Consent item: approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (BC-2368)
• Consent item: assignment of hearing officers to termination appeals for Valentine Loya (Sun Metro), Simon Cortez (Streets and Maintenance), Luz Gonzalez (Environmental Services) (BC-2369)
• Regular item: appeal of disqualification by Esteban Salazar, El Paso Code Enforcement Bureau (BC-2372)
• Regular item: authorization to recruit a backup Civil Service Commission Hearing Officer (BC-2371)

City Plan Commission

The El Paso City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several subdivision applications, including major combinations, resubdivisions, and a special permit for a duplex. The agenda includes consent items, regular agenda items, and a public hearing for a special permit request. Most items are routine plat approvals, but the special permit for infill development at 2810 Sacramento Ave. involves a zoning variance.

• Special Permit for duplex at 2810 Sacramento Ave. (PZST25-00014) with reduced lot width and side yard setback
• Major Combination: Las Casitas de Montoya Tract 3-A-3 (SUSU26-00046) south of Artcraft Rd. and west of Desert Blvd.
• Major Combination: Skyview Estates Unit Six (SUSU26-00048) south of Pellicano Dr. and east of Mission Ridge Dr.
• Resubdivision: Mission Ridge Subdivision Unit One Replat 'C' (SUSU26-00043) north of Rojas Dr. and west of Eastlake Blvd.
• Public hearing resubdivision: Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two (SUSU26-00031) north of Borderland Rd. and west of Westside Dr., postponed from July 2, 16, and 30, 2026

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and vote on a recommendation to rename Lincoln Park (4001 Durazno Ave.) to Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the July 8th meeting and the drafted annual report to City Council.

• Discussion & action on renaming Lincoln Park (4001 Durazno Ave.) to Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and action on the drafted annual report to City Council

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the July 8, 2026 minutes, hear reports from the chair and the interim Animal Services director, and receive presentations on committee duties and county animal welfare updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Chair report by Chris Canales
• El Paso Animal Services Director's report with July updates and statistics by Michael Wachsmann
• Presentation on ASAC duties by Assistant City Attorney Mona Heydarian
• Updates from El Paso County Animal Welfare Department by Crystal Reyes

Public Art Committee

Esta reunión del Comité de Arte Público ha sido cancelada. La agenda incluía la aprobación de las actas, la discusión de una enmienda al Plan de Arte Público 2026 y la elección de un Vicepresidente, pero no se tomará ninguna acción.

• Reunión cancelada
• Aprobación de las actas del 14 de abril de 2026
• Discusión y acción sobre la enmienda al Plan de Arte Público 2026
• Elección de cargo: Vicepresidente

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The El Paso Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four special exception requests, including two for carports over driveways, one for nonconforming lots, and one for a rear yard setback. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting.

• Special Exception J for a carport at 9901 Trinidad Drive (District 3)
• Special Exception J for a carport at 1000 Esplanada Circle (District 1, postponed from June 15, 2026)
• Special Exception B and K for two or more nonconforming lots at 916 S. Ochoa St. (District 8)
• Special Exception C for a rear yard setback at 7712 Pawnee Court (District 1)

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for properties in the Mission Trail, Sunset Heights, and Manhattan Heights districts. The body will also review meeting minutes and a staff report on administrative review cases.

• 9735 Socorro Road: exterior foam insulation application
• 708 W. Missouri Avenue: window removal and replacement
• 1501 Bronze Way: window removal and replacement
• 9713 Peaceful Valley Way: construction of a one-story house

Mass Transit Department Board

The Mass Transit Department Board will meet to discuss routine administrative items and a specific field test agreement. The board is deciding whether to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract for testing oils on city-operated buses.

• Field Test Agreement with Chevron Oronite Company, LLC to test oils on buses through September 1, 2029

City Council

The City Council will present and discuss the proposed budget and tax levy for FY 2026-2027. The body is also considering the call for the November 3, 2026, general election to fill four district representative terms.

• Proposed FY 2026-2027 Budget and tax levy presentation
• Call for 2026 general election for District Representatives 1, 5, 6, and 8
• Contract for animal control field training with Amy Perrenot for an estimated $257,250
• Zoning change request for 6375 Montana Avenue from C-2/sp to C-4/sp
• Budget transfer of $510,000 to support the Accela Optimization Project

City Council Work Session

City Plan Commission

The City Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 1800 Winslow Rd., proposed by Ysleta Independent School District, to change the zoning from residential to apartment/office and commercial for offices and auto part sales. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a detailed site development plan for a restaurant and several resubdivision combinations, some postponed from prior meetings. The commission will also hear a presentation on proposed code amendments for correctional facility and halfway house uses, and consider an ordinance changing the floodplain administrator qualification from a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer to a Texas Certified Floodplains Manager.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1800 Winslow Rd. from R-3 to A-O and C-1 for offices and auto part sales
• Presentation on proposed code amendments to correctional facility and halfway house uses
• Discussion and action on ordinance to replace Texas Licensed Professional Engineer requirement with Texas Certified Floodplains Manager for floodplain administrator
• Resubdivision combination for Sierra Crest Replat I (postponed multiple times)
• Resubdivision combination for Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two (within extraterritorial jurisdiction, postponed)

Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board will discuss updates regarding a social media strategy and a UNICEF designation. The board will also act on the approval of previous meeting minutes and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Social Media Strategy update from the Community-Driven Innovation Team
• UNICEF Designation update
• Selection of next YAB meeting date and time

City of El Paso Collective Bargaining

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board

La Junta Asesora de Cívica, Convenciones y Turismo de Greater El Paso se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 23 de junio, recibir actualizaciones departamentales de Destination El Paso sobre finanzas, turismo, publicidad, convenciones y deportes, gestión de recintos, alimentos y bebidas, operaciones y parques acuáticos, y llevar a cabo la nominación y elección de un nuevo presidente de la junta. No hay votaciones vinculantes sobre contratos u ordenanzas programadas.

• Nominación y elección del presidente de la junta asesora
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 23 de junio de 2026
• Aspectos destacados del departamento: finanzas, desarrollo turístico, publicidad, convenciones/deportes, gestión de recintos/eventos, alimentos/bebidas, iniciativas operativas/de sostenibilidad, El Paso Water Parks
• Periodo de comentarios públicos disponible

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled a public hearing for July 27, 2026 at the Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement. The agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled and no items were considered. No decisions or discussions took place.

Bond Overview Advisory Committee

The Bond Overview Advisory Committee will hold its annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair. It will approve the minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting. The committee will discuss updates to the 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety, and 2022 Community Progress bond projects, and consider items for future agendas. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Election of BOAC Chair and Vice Chair (annual)
• Approval of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of updates to 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety, and 2022 Community Progress bond projects
• Consideration of items for future agendas
• Public comment (up to three minutes per speaker)

City of El Paso Collective Bargaining

City Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for July 23, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were presented for decision or discussion. The notice includes contact information for public comment, sign language, and Spanish translation requests.

Historic Landmark Commission

The Historic Landmark Commission will consider Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at four properties, including a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street and exterior foam insulation at 9735 Socorro Road. The body will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive a staff report on administrative cases.

• Review of steel canopy request at 420 N. Campbell Street
• Review of exterior foam insulation request at 9735 Socorro Road
• Review of front porch enclosure request at 809 Mundy Drive
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session discussion

City Council

The El Paso City Council will consider several routine items on the consent agenda, including approvals of minutes and board appointments. Council members will vote on resolutions authorizing advance funding agreements for railroad crossing upgrades on New Haven Drive and Olive Avenue. The council will also decide on an interlocal agreement with the City of Socorro that requires an annual payment of $366,018 for public health, code enforcement, and environmental services. A public hearing is scheduled for August 4 to consider an ordinance conveying city property to Carlos Silveyra Padilla for $80,300.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Socorro – annual payment of $366,018 for health, code enforcement, and environmental services
• Ordinance to convey city property to Carlos Silveyra Padilla – purchase price $80,300
• Advance Funding Agreements for New Haven Dr. Crossing and Olive Ave. Crossing to upgrade railroad warning devices
• Award of Small Engine Repairs contract – total estimated value $200,000 over five years
• Award of Glass Pulverizer contract to Andela Tool & Machine – estimated $202,123 for one year

Women's Rights Commission

La reunión de la Comisión de Derechos de las Mujeres programada para el 21 de julio de 2026 fue cancelada. No se tenían previstas decisiones ni discusiones. La agenda solo incluía avisos de carácter procedimental como el pase de lista, el levantamiento de la sesión y los servicios lingüísticos.

City Council Work Session

El Concejo Municipal revisará una propuesta de Estrategia de Vivienda y una Política de Incentivos para el Redesarrollo como parte del plan integral Envision El Paso. Los miembros también considerarán un Marco de Política de Centros de Datos y discutirán la protección de los usuarios de servicios públicos con respecto a las solicitudes de servicios públicos.

• Resolución para la adopción del Marco de Política de Centros de Datos
• Propuesta de Estrategia de Vivienda y evaluación de las necesidades de vivienda
• Propuesta de Política de Incentivos para el Redesarrollo para relleno urbano y desarrollo económico
• Actualización del estado de la Evaluación de la Condición de las Instalaciones
• Discusión sobre la protección de los usuarios de servicios públicos con respecto a las solicitudes de servicios públicos

City Plan Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de la Ciudad discutirá una propuesta de Estrategia de Vivienda y el proceso para las determinaciones de loteo. El organismo también tomará medidas sobre tres solicitudes de combinación de resubdivisión.

• Resubdivisión de Cantera Commercial Center 1 (al sur de Pebble Hills Blvd. y al oeste de Joe Battle Blvd.)
• Resubdivisión de Sierra Crest Replat I (al norte de Schuster Ave. y al este de Stanton St.)
• Resubdivisión de Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two (al norte de Borderland Rd. y al oeste de Westside Dr.)
• Presentación de actualización sobre la Estrategia de Vivienda y la evaluación de necesidades
• Presentación sobre el razonamiento y el proceso de las determinaciones de loteo

Fair Housing Task Force

Esta reunión del Grupo de Trabajo de Vivienda Justa fue cancelada. No se discutieron ni decidieron temas.