Council rejects directive for Rio Grande neighborhood rezoning analysis
The motion directed the City Manager to analyze and recommend a city-initiated rezoning in the Rio Grande neighborhood by December 8, 2026. The motion failed 4-5.
Vote 4-5
Josh Acevedo
-6Personal score — Clean
5yes votes on flagged items
2no votes on flagged items
Voting record
YES
YES
Memorandum supporting El Paso Water desalination grant application
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Office of the Governor and Texas Military Preparedness Commission supporting El Paso Water's Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant application for an expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Desalination Center.
Vendor: Office of the Governor, Texas Military Preparedness Commission · Vote 8-0
YES
Directs City Manager to avoid fixed license-plate reader camera contracts
Acted on a 09/15/2026 Council motion directing the City Manager not to enter, execute, renew, or extend any contract with Flock Safety or any other provider for fixed networked automated license plate reader cameras or similar technology.
Vote 8-0
NO
Adds and revises Animal Services and Code Enforcement fees
Approved amending Schedule C of the FY 2027 Budget Resolution, effective September 29, 2026, to add or revise Animal Services and Code Enforcement fees listed in Attachment A. A second roll-call record for the same item lists Chávez and Niño as Nay, which differs from the first roll call shown here.
Vote 6-2
NO
Amends 2026 Public Art Plan and authorizes City Manager contracts
Approved a resolution amending the 2026 Public Art Plan and authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter contracts and amendments to carry out the plan. No dollar amount is stated in the item.
Vote 5-3
YES
Amends zoning code for correctional facility and halfway house uses
Adopted an ordinance amending Title 20 Zoning, Chapter 20.02 definitions, Chapter 20.10 supplemental use regulations, and Appendix A permissible uses for correctional facility and halfway house uses.
Vote 8-0
YES
Rezones 11368 Turner Road from R-3 to A-O with a condition
Introduced on first reading an ordinance changing Lot 7, Block 4, Hueco View Acres from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and imposing a condition. Applicant is Creosote Land, LLC (case PZRZ26-00015).
Vote 8-0