El Paso meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

El Paso City Council to vote on FY 2026-27 budget, tax rate on Aug. 18

El Paso's City Council will hold public hearings Monday and vote Tuesday on the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and property tax levy, the most consequential items on the city's calendar this week. No decisions have been reported from recent meetings, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the boards and commissions that met in the past two weeks.

Budget and tax rate

The council's Aug. 17 special meeting includes public hearings on the ordinance levying FY 2026-2027 taxes (item 26-0940) and the proposed budget as amended (item 26-0941). Adoption of both is scheduled for Aug. 18, when the council will also consider an ordinance to extend the hotel occupancy tax to short-term rentals (item 21), terminate a WestStar Title contract for default and impose a 3-year disqualification (item 4), award an $88,010 contract to H2O Partners for a Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (item 18), and request a TCEQ/EPA public meeting on Marathon refinery emissions (item 33).

Also on Aug. 17, the council's work session will hear an annual stormwater utility report from El Paso Water (26-0896) and consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign an updated Sister Cities Agreement with Chihuahua, Mexico (26-0922). Executive sessions are scheduled for El Paso Electric rate cases and a Chapter 380 economic development agreement with Wurldwide LLC.

Sun Metro budget

The Mass Transit Department Board will hold a public hearing Aug. 17 on the proposed FY 2027 Sun Metro budget (fiscal year Sept. 1, 2026 – Aug. 31, 2027), then vote on adoption at a special meeting Aug. 18. The budget was filed with the City Clerk on July 17, 2026.

Other upcoming meetings

• **Historic Landmark Commission** (Aug. 20): Five Certificate of Appropriateness applications, including exterior foam insulation at 9735 Socorro Road, window replacements at 1501 Bronze Way and 4332 Chester Avenue, rear facade alterations at 1026 Upson Drive, and a new one-story house at 9701 Peaceful Valley Way.
• **City Review Committee** (Aug. 19): Public hearing on a rear addition to a single-family dwelling at 811 Rim Rd. (PLRG26-00007), applicants Zarina Lyle and James A. Lyle.
• **Veterans Advisory Committee** (Aug. 20): Updates from the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic and county Veterans Assistance Program, plus votes on member absences and subcommittee appointments.
• **Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board** (Aug. 20): FY27 Cultural Funding Program award recommendations, recording studio policies at the Mexican American Cultural Center, and appointment of Adrian Lopez to the Public Art Committee.

Recent meetings (minutes not yet published)

All recent meetings were agenda-only; no outcomes are available yet. Key items on those agendas included:

• **City Council (Aug. 4):** Proposed FY 2026-27 budget and tax levy presentation, call for the Nov. 3 general election for District Representatives 1, 5, 6, and 8, a $257,250 contract for animal control field training with Amy Perrenot, a zoning change for 6375 Montana Avenue, and a $510,000 budget transfer for the Accela Optimization Project.
• **Mass Transit Department Board (Aug. 4):** Field Test Agreement with Chevron Oronite Company, LLC to test oils on buses through Sept. 1, 2029.
• **Historic Landmark Commission (Aug. 6):** Four Certificates of Appropriateness, including 9735 Socorro Road, 708 W. Missouri Avenue, 1501 Bronze Way, and 9713 Peaceful Valley Way.
• **Zoning Board of Adjustment (Aug. 10):** Four special exception requests, including carports at 9901 Trinidad Drive and 1000 Esplanada Circle, nonconforming lots at 916 S. Ochoa St., and a rear yard setback at 7712 Pawnee Court.
• **Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (Aug. 12):** Recommendation to rename Lincoln Park (4001 Durazno Ave.) to Lincoln Park - El Paso's Chicano Park.
• **Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Aug. 12):** Procedural items, including July minutes and reports from the interim Animal Services director and county animal welfare.
• **City Plan Commission (Aug. 13):** Subdivision plats and a special permit for a duplex at 2810 Sacramento Ave.
• **Canceled meetings:** Public Art Committee (Aug. 11) and Civil Service Commission (Aug. 13) were canceled; no actions were taken.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17:** City Council Work Session (stormwater report, Chihuahua sister city pact) and Special Meeting (budget/tax public hearings); Sun Metro budget public hearing.
• **Aug. 18:** City Council adoption of FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate; Sun Metro board vote on FY 2026-27 budget.
• **Aug. 19:** City Review Committee public hearing on 811 Rim Rd.
• **Aug. 20:** Historic Landmark Commission, Veterans Advisory Committee, Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board.

El Paso City Council discusses FY 2026-27 budget; boards review bonds, zoning, historic permits

El Paso's City Council met Aug. 4 to discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and tax levy, the most consequential item on a week of meetings that produced no recorded votes or decisions, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the sessions.

City Council

The council's agenda included a presentation and discussion of the proposed budget and tax levy for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2026. The body also considered calling the Nov. 3 general election to fill four district representative terms (Districts 1, 5, 6, and 8).

Other items on the agenda:

• A contract for animal control field training with Amy Perrenot, estimated at $257,250.
• A zoning change request for 6375 Montana Avenue from C-2/sp to C-4/sp.
• A budget transfer of $510,000 to support the Accela Optimization Project.

No votes were recorded in the agenda summary, and minutes have not been published.

Other meetings

Mass Transit Department Board (Aug. 4) — The board considered authorizing the City Manager to sign a Field Test Agreement with Chevron Oronite Company, LLC to test oils on city-operated buses through Sept. 1, 2029.

City Plan Commission (July 30) — The commission held a public hearing on a rezoning application for 1800 Winslow Rd., proposed by Ysleta Independent School District, to change the zoning from residential (R-3) to apartment/office (A-O) and commercial (C-1) for offices and auto part sales. It also heard a presentation on proposed code amendments for correctional facility and halfway house uses, and considered an ordinance to change the floodplain administrator qualification from a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer to a Texas Certified Floodplains Manager. The consent agenda included resubdivision combinations for Sierra Crest Replat I and Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two, both postponed from prior meetings.

Historic Landmark Commission (Aug. 6) — The commission reviewed four requests for Certificates of Appropriateness: 9735 Socorro Road (exterior foam insulation), 708 W. Missouri Avenue (window removal and replacement), 1501 Bronze Way (window removal and replacement), and 9713 Peaceful Valley Way (construction of a one-story house).

Bond Overview Advisory Committee (July 27) — The committee's agenda included the annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair, approval of March 16, 2026 minutes, and discussion of updates to the 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety, and 2022 Community Progress bond projects.

Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board (July 28) — The board held a nomination and election for a new chairperson, approved June 23 minutes, and received department updates from Destination El Paso covering financials, tourism, advertising, convention/sports, venue management, food and beverage, operations, and water parks.

Youth Advisory Board (July 30) — The board discussed updates on a social media strategy from the Community-Driven Innovation Team and a UNICEF designation, approved June 25 minutes, and selected the next meeting date.

Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 27) — This meeting was cancelled; no items were considered.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10 — Zoning Board of Adjustment** will hold a public hearing on four special exception requests: carports at 9901 Trinidad Drive and 1000 Esplanada Circle (postponed from June 15), nonconforming lots at 916 S. Ochoa St., and a rear yard setback at 7712 Pawnee Court.
• **Aug. 12 — 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, and will consider approving its drafted annual report to City Council.

El Paso City Council considered $366,018 Socorro services agreement; housing strategy and data center policy on work session agenda

El Paso City Council's July 21 regular meeting agenda included an interlocal agreement with the City of Socorro requiring an annual payment of $366,018 for public health, code enforcement, and environmental services. Minutes from that meeting and the preceding July 20 work session have not yet been published, so outcomes for all items below remain unconfirmed as of this report.

City Council Work Session — July 20

Council members were scheduled to review a proposed Housing Strategy and housing needs assessment as part of the Envision El Paso comprehensive plan. The work session agenda also included a resolution for adoption of a Data Center Policy Framework, a proposed Redevelopment Incentives Policy for infill and economic development, a status update on the Facility Condition Assessment, and a discussion on ratepayer protection regarding utility filings.

City Council Regular Meeting — July 21

In addition to the Socorro interlocal agreement, the consent agenda included advance funding agreements for railroad crossing upgrades on New Haven Drive and Olive Avenue to upgrade railroad warning devices. Council was also scheduled to act on a Small Engine Repairs contract with an estimated total value of $200,000 over five years and a Glass Pulverizer contract award to Andela Tool & Machine estimated at $202,123 for one year. A public hearing was noticed for August 4 on an ordinance conveying city property to Carlos Silveyra Padilla for a purchase price of $80,300.

City Plan Commission — July 30

The commission scheduled a public hearing on a rezoning application for 1800 Winslow Rd., proposed by Ysleta Independent School District, to change the zoning from R-3 (residential) to A-O (apartment/office) and C-1 (commercial) for offices and auto part sales. The agenda also included a presentation on proposed code amendments for correctional facility and halfway house uses, and consideration of an ordinance changing the floodplain administrator qualification from a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer to a Texas Certified Floodplains Manager. Two resubdivision combinations — Sierra Crest Replat I and Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two — were listed, both postponed from prior meetings.

Historic Landmark Commission — July 23

The commission was scheduled to review Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations at four properties, including a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, exterior foam insulation at 9735 Socorro Road, and a front porch enclosure at 809 Mundy Drive. The agenda also included approval of July 9 meeting minutes and an executive session.

Bond Overview Advisory Committee — July 27

The committee was set to hold its annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair, approve minutes from its March 16 meeting, and discuss updates to the 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety, and 2022 Community Progress bond projects. Public comment was scheduled at up to three minutes per speaker.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Greater El Paso Civic, Convention and Tourism Advisory Board met July 28 to elect a new chairperson and receive department updates from Destination El Paso covering financials, tourism, advertising, convention and sports, venue management, food and beverage, operations, and El Paso Water Parks. The Youth Advisory Board met July 30 to discuss a social media strategy update and a UNICEF designation update. The Women's Rights Commission (July 21), City Accessibility Advisory Committee (July 23), and Zoning Board of Adjustment (July 27) meetings were all canceled with no items considered.

Coming Up

• **August 4 — City Council:** Presentation and discussion of the proposed FY 2026-2027 budget and tax levy; call for the November 3, 2026 general election for District Representatives 1, 5, 6, and 8; a contract for animal control field training with Amy Perrenot estimated at $257,250; a zoning change request for 6375 Montana Avenue from C-2/sp to C-4/sp; and a budget transfer of $510,000 to support the Accela Optimization Project.
• **August 4 — Mass Transit Department Board:** Consideration of a Field Test Agreement with Chevron Oronite Company, LLC, to test oils on city-operated buses through September 1, 2029.
• **August 6 — Historic Landmark Commission:** Review of Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 9735 Socorro Road, 708 W. Missouri Avenue, 1501 Bronze Way, and 9713 Peaceful Valley Way.

El Paso Roundup: City Council Tackled Roof Contract, Property Sales; Housing Strategy and Data Center Policy Ahead

El Paso's City Council had a $572,053 roof replacement contract and three city-owned property sales on its July 7 agenda, but minutes from that meeting and all other recent sessions have not yet been published, so confirmed outcomes are not available. Here is what was scheduled and what residents can expect in the coming two weeks.

City Council — July 6–7

The July 6 work session included presentations on FY2027 Schedule C fee changes and water supply planning for Northeast El Paso and the Meta data center site. Council was also scheduled for closed executive sessions covering El Paso Electric's 366 MW natural gas facility application, pending litigation, and economic development negotiations. No formal votes were scheduled.

The July 7 regular meeting agenda listed a $572,053 contract award to Veliz Construction for Galatzan Recreational Center gym roof improvements, three city property sales ($49,000 in Alameda Acres, $53,000 in Mountain Homes Subdivision, and $36,581 in Sahara Subdivision), a $200,000 payment plus $25,000 annual fee for a Public Health Laboratory Information Management System, speed limit amendments on Northern Pass Drive and Northwestern Drive, and a special privilege license for Wiley Condominium Association at 1125 Texas Avenue. Public hearings on the real estate transfers and traffic changes were scheduled for July 21.

Transit and Advisory Boards — July 7–9

The Mass Transit Department Board was set to discuss a two-year extension of Interlocal Agreement 2023-0067 for natural gas purchases from the Texas General Land Office. The Sun Metro Citizens Advisory Committee reviewed a microtransit intergovernmental agreement for Fort Bliss and an annual report for City Council.

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee reviewed June shelter statistics and began drafting its 2026 annual report. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed city-owned aquatic facility operations and public access.

The Tax Advisory Committee reviewed the FY2027 City Tax Office preliminary budget, received an update on 2026 appraisal district protests, and discussed the upcoming expiration of the delinquent tax collection services contract.

Civil Service and Historic Landmark — July 9

The Civil Service Commission was scheduled to vote on a fire department applicant's exam disqualification appeal and assign hearing officers for Sun Metro and Streets and Maintenance termination appeals.

The Historic Landmark Commission reviewed three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, front yard infill at 706 Upson Drive, and artificial turf at 1503 Hawthorne Street.

City Plan Commission — July 16

The City Plan Commission was scheduled to act on three resubdivision applications — Cantera Commercial Center 1 (south of Pebble Hills Blvd. and west of Joe Battle Blvd.), Sierra Crest Replat I (north of Schuster Ave. and east of Stanton St.), and Upper Valley Ranch Unit Two (north of Borderland Rd. and west of Westside Dr.) — and receive presentations on a proposed Housing Strategy and platting determinations.

Canceled Meetings

The July 13 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting and the July 16 Fair Housing Task Force meeting were both canceled.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — City Council Work Session:** Review of a proposed Data Center Policy Framework resolution, Housing Strategy and needs assessment, Redevelopment Incentives Policy, and ratepayer protection discussion on utility filings.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Vote on a $366,018 annual interlocal agreement with the City of Socorro for public health, code enforcement, and environmental services; advance funding agreements for railroad crossing upgrades on New Haven Drive and Olive Avenue; a $200,000 Small Engine Repairs contract; and a $202,123 Glass Pulverizer contract with Andela Tool & Machine. A public hearing is scheduled for August 4 on conveying city property to Carlos Silveyra Padilla for $80,300.
• **July 23 — Historic Landmark Commission:** Review of exterior alteration permits at four properties, including 420 N. Campbell Street and 9735 Socorro Road.
• **July 27 — Bond Overview Advisory Committee:** Annual election of Chair and Vice Chair, plus updates on 2012 Quality of Life, 2019 Public Safety, and 2022 Community Progress bond projects.
• **July 30 — Youth Advisory Board:** Social media strategy update and UNICEF designation discussion.

The July 21 Women's Rights Commission, July 23 City Accessibility Advisory Committee, and July 27 Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings are all canceled.

El Paso City Council Takes Up $572K Roof Contract, Property Sales, and Speed Limit Changes

El Paso's City Council on July 7 was scheduled to award a $572,053 roof-improvement contract for the Galatzan Recreational Center gym, approve three city-owned property sales, and amend speed limits on two Northeast streets. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so final outcomes are not confirmed. The only board with published minutes in the past two weeks was the Open Space Advisory Board, which approved its April 15, 2025 meeting minutes on July 1.

City Council: Contracts, Property Sales, and Traffic Changes

The July 7 City Council agenda included a $572,053 contract award to Veliz Construction for Galatzan Recreational Center gym roof improvements. Also on the agenda were three city-owned property sales to residents: $49,000 in the Alameda Acres area, $53,000 in the Mountain Homes Subdivision, and $36,581 in the Sahara Subdivision.

Council was also set to amend speed limits on Northern Pass Drive and Northwestern Drive via ordinance, approve a $200,000 payment plus a $25,000 annual fee for a Public Health Laboratory Information Management System, and grant a special privilege license to the Wiley Condominium Association for right-of-way encroachments at 1125 Texas Avenue. Public hearings for the real estate transfers and traffic changes were scheduled for July 21.

City Council Work Session: FY2027 Fees and Meta Site Water

A July 6 work session covered FY2027 Schedule C municipal fee changes and a water supply update for Northeast El Paso and the Meta data center site. Council also planned closed executive sessions on El Paso Electric's 366 MW natural gas facility application, pending lawsuits, and economic development negotiations. No formal votes were scheduled.

City Plan Commission: Residential Development and Helistop

The July 2 City Plan Commission agenda included subdivision combinations near Patriot Blvd. and south of Joe Battle Blvd., a site development plan for professional offices at 11412 Montana Ave., single-family attached dwellings at 7345 Dewberry Dr., and a special permit and site plan for a helistop at 12230 Pine Springs Dr. — the Vista Commercial Park fire station. Minutes have not yet been published.

Transit Boards Discuss Natural Gas Extension and Fort Bliss Microtransit

The Mass Transit Department Board on July 7 was scheduled to discuss a two-year extension of Interlocal Agreement 2023-0067 for natural gas purchases with the Texas General Land Office, along with a regional transit services report. The Sun Metro Citizens Advisory Committee on July 8 reviewed an intergovernmental agreement for microtransit service at Fort Bliss, an annual report for City Council, and updates on the Sun Metro Rising project.

Historic Landmark Commission Reviews Three Properties

The Historic Landmark Commission on July 9 was set to vote on three Certificate of Appropriateness requests: a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, front yard and parkway infill at 706 Upson Drive, and artificial turf at 1503 Hawthorne Street.

Other Boards and Committees

The Civil Service Commission on July 9 was scheduled to vote on a fire department applicant's exam disqualification appeal and assign hearing officers for Sun Metro and Streets and Maintenance termination appeals. The Tax Advisory Committee on July 9 reviewed the FY2027 City Tax Office preliminary budget and discussed the upcoming expiration of a delinquent tax collection services contract. The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee reviewed June shelter statistics and began drafting its 2026 annual report. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed city-owned aquatic facility operations and public access.

The Fair Housing Task Force meeting on June 29 was canceled.

Coming Up

• **July 14 — AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council:** Updates on RSVP and Foster Grandparent programs, plus discussion of a Pen Pal Initiative and 9/11 Day of Service planning.
• **July 16 — Veterans Advisory Committee:** Updates on the El Paso VA Health Care Clinic and County Veterans Assistance Program, plus a vote to add Debo Wakefield to a subcommittee.
• **July 16 — City Plan Commission:** Three resubdivision combination applications and a presentation on the city's Housing Strategy.
• **July 21 — City Council public hearings:** Scheduled hearings on the city property sales and speed limit changes from the July 7 agenda.

The July 13 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, the July 16 Fair Housing Task Force meeting, and the July 21 Women's Rights Commission meeting have all been canceled.

El Paso City Council weighed FEMA grants and property sales; most June meeting outcomes not yet public

El Paso's boards and commissions held a busy stretch of meetings in late June and early July, but official minutes have not yet been published for most of them. The only meeting with confirmed decisions was the Open Space Advisory Board on July 1, which approved minutes from its April 15, 2025 meeting and took no other votes. Several consequential items appeared on agendas across the week, including more than $2.6 million in proposed FEMA grants and a contract termination involving an armored car vendor.

City Council — June 23

The City Council agenda listed several resolutions for consideration, including two FEMA grant applications: $402,832.15 for fire prevention and safety, and $2,208,876.12 for cardiac monitor replacement. The council was also scheduled to consider selling city property to Osvaldo Holguin and Rosio Segag for $53,000.00, and renaming Pennsylvania Circle Park to Bill & Annette Means Park. A separate special meeting the same day covered the FY 2025-2026 third quarter financial report and a second round of FY 2026-2027 budget workshops. Outcomes are not yet available.

Mass Transit Department Board — June 23

The board agenda included terminating Contract No. 2023-0188 with Trans America Protection Corporation for default and disqualifying the company from city contracts for three years. The board was also set to authorize the mayor to sign an agreement providing micro transit services to Fort Bliss. Approval of May 12, 2026 board minutes was also on the agenda.

City Plan Commission — July 2

The commission was scheduled to review several land use requests, including a Campo Del Sol Phase 3 resubdivision combination near Patriot Blvd., a Vista Del Sol Unit 117 replat south of Joe Battle Blvd., a site development plan for professional offices at 11412 Montana Ave., single-family attached dwellings at 7345 Dewberry Dr., and a special permit and site plan for a helistop at 12230 Pine Springs Dr.

Other Boards and Commissions

The City Review Committee on June 24 considered a new single-family residence at 937 Rim Rd. in an R-3/NCO zoning district. The Historic Landmark Commission on June 25 reviewed certificates of appropriateness for a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street and front yard infill at 705 Upson Drive. The Youth Advisory Board discussed a proposed youth town hall and received updates on a UNICEF designation. The Accessibility Advisory Committee heard presentations on a regional disaster housing plan and the "Be Climate Ready" initiative. The Fair Housing Task Force meeting on June 29 was canceled.

Coming Up

• **July 6 — City Council Work Session:** FY2027 fee changes, water supply planning for Northeast El Paso and the Meta data center site, and a closed session on El Paso Electric's 366 MW natural gas facility application.
• **July 7 — City Council:** A $572,053 roof contract for Galatzan Recreational Center gym, city property sales totaling $138,581, speed limit amendments on Northern Pass Drive and Northwestern Drive, and a $200,000 payment for a Public Health Laboratory Information Management System.
• **July 8 — Sun Metro Citizens Advisory Committee:** Microtransit agreement for Fort Bliss and an annual transit report for City Council.
• **July 9 — Civil Service Commission:** Vote on a fire department applicant exam disqualification appeal.
• **July 9 — Historic Landmark Commission:** Three certificates of appropriateness, including artificial turf at 1503 Hawthorne Street.
• **July 13 — Zoning Board of Adjustment:** Meeting canceled.

Open Space Board approves minutes; other city panels weigh contracts, grants and property sales

El Paso’s Open Space Advisory Board was the only city body to cast a recorded vote in the past two weeks, approving the minutes of its April 15, 2025 meeting on July 1. All other recent meetings—including City Council and several boards—had not yet published official minutes, leaving the outcomes of key discussions pending.

Recent action

The Open Space Advisory Board met July 1 and voted to approve the minutes of its April 2025 meeting. No other items on its agenda required a vote; the rest were for information and discussion only. That vote was the lone decided action captured in official records during the period, as minutes for other recent meetings remain unpublished.

Other recent agenda highlights

Multiple city panels met in late June to discuss significant business, though no formal decisions were recorded as of the roundup’s publication.

City Council (June 23, regular and special meetings) reviewed resolutions to terminate armored car service contracts with Trans America Protection Corporation, citing default, and to disqualify the firm from city contracts for three years. The council also considered applying for two Federal Emergency Management Agency grants: $402,832.15 for fire prevention and safety, and $2,208,876.12 for cardiac monitor replacements. A proposal to rename Pennsylvania Circle Park to Bill & Annette Means Park and the sale of city property to a couple for $53,000 were on the docket. In a special session that day, members viewed the third-quarter financial report for fiscal year 2025–2026 and discussed the second round of budget workshops for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. No votes were taken, and minutes have not been released.

Mass Transit Department Board (June 23) also tackled the Trans America Protection Corporation contract: its agenda called for terminating the agreement and barring the company for three years, as well as authorizing the mayor to sign an intergovernmental service agreement to provide microtransit services at Fort Bliss. The items mirrored those placed before the full council.

Other boards held informational sessions or initial reviews. The City Accessibility Advisory Committee heard presentations on regional disaster housing and climate readiness, while the Youth Advisory Board discussed proposals for a youth town hall and updates on its UNICEF designation. The Historic Landmark Commission considered certificates of appropriateness for property modifications at 420 N. Campbell Street and 705 Upson Drive. The City Plan Commission began reviewing site plans and a special permit for a helistop at Vista Commercial Park.

Coming up

A busy week ahead includes votes and discussions on budgets, contracts and land use.

Monday, July 6 – City Council Work Session: The council will review proposed fee changes for fiscal year 2027, get an update on water supply planning for the Meta data center site in Northeast El Paso, and hold closed-door talks on litigation and economic development.

Tuesday, July 7 – City Council: The council is set to award a $572,053 contract to Veliz Construction for roof improvements at the Galatzan Recreational Center gym. Also expected: approval of city property sales worth $138,581 across three subdivisions, a public health lab information system payment of $200,000 plus annual fees, and an ordinance adjusting speed limits on Northern Pass Drive and Northwestern Drive. Public hearings on these items are scheduled for July 21.

Tuesday, July 7 – Mass Transit Department Board: The board will consider extending a natural gas supply agreement with the Texas General Land Office for two years and review transit service reports.

Wednesday, July 8 – Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: Members will discuss operations and public access at city-owned aquatic facilities and update the annual report for City Council.

Thursday, July 9 – Tax Advisory Committee: The panel reviews the preliminary FY2027 budget for the City Tax Office and the status of delinquent tax collection contracts.

Thursday, July 9 – Historic Landmark Commission: The commission is scheduled to vote on certificates of appropriateness for a steel canopy at 420 N. Campbell Street, front yard infill at 706 Upson Drive and artificial turf at 1503 Hawthorne Street.

Residents can find agendas and access information for all public meetings at the city’s website. The July 13 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled.