Chris Canales

Stormwater Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation

The utility faces an estimated $875 million in remaining construction needs.

public safety and fire response

These fires are driving up insurance premiums and threatening the long-term viability of local small businesses.

Automated License Plate Reader Surveillance

Potential impact on municipal security technology investments.

Sun Metro Budget and Parking Fees

The budget increases by $2.1 million, while parking revenue at Union Plaza will decrease due to the lower daily rate.

election administration

It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers more, but it's all about making sure your vote is counted correctly.

surveillance cameras

The city is spending over $524,000 on this project.

Five Points Business District Preservation

The project funds will be reallocated to District 2 rather than being lost.

Meta Platforms Community Agreement & Grant Opportunities

Brings $4,000,000 in external grant funding with zero city match.

Housing Supply Shortage

Reallocation of $2.5 million in federal grant funds.

Marathon Refinery Emissions

Potential costs for increased monitoring and regulatory compliance.

Data Center Regulation

Developers will be required to pay for their own infrastructure upgrades, protecting city ratepayers from cost-shifting.

Animal Welfare and Enforcement

None discussed.

Property Tax Assessments

The city faces a nearly $1 billion reduction in the commercial tax base due to a new state-mandated business personal property exemption.

Utility Rate Regulation

These utility dockets directly impact regional electricity rates and fuel cost recovery for El Paso ratepayers.

Emergence Health Network Services

Advocacy for state-level funding to offset local operational costs.

Personnel Appointment

These appointments do not typically involve direct financial compensation, but they influence city policy and operations.

Binational Cooperation Agenda

The agreement aims to facilitate trade and foreign direct investment, potentially boosting the regional economy.

water main breaks

Your water bill could go up to pay for these constant repairs, and you might be stuck paying for damages if a break floods your property.

budget adoption

Your local taxes and city fees will directly fund this spending plan, dictating how public dollars are stretched across El Paso.

ICE detention centers

Revising zoning ordinances may have indirect financial implications related to development and permitting processes.

Consent Agenda Approval

Termination and Replacement of TxDOT Multiple Use Agreement for Lincoln Park

Conveyance of Surplus Real Property to Double H Contracting, Inc.

Special Permit for Infill Development at 8009 Mitzi Ram Place

Amendment to Title 15 Regarding Water and Sewer Disclosures

District 8 Discretionary Funds for NAACP Exhibit

Toll System Maintenance Purchase Order

Bibliotheca Library Self-Check Equipment Contract

Armored Car Services Contract Award

Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC

State Infrastructure Bank Loans and Capital Match Rescissions

Submission of Meta Grant Application for Climate Action

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of August 18, 2026, and September 15, 2026, and the Work Session of September 14, 2026.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso, by and through the El Paso Fire Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), to provide trainings for FBI…

A Resolution approving a Detailed Site Development Plan for Lot 1, Block 1, Regal Crest Unit Three Replat “C”, 424 Redd Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter…

Request that the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Director be authorized to execute the Consent to Assignment of Contract 2023-0137 Vending Machines by and between the City, El Paso Snax Company (“Assignor”) and Imperial, LLC (“Assignee”).

A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a License Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso Community Foundation's Borderland Rescue Fund for the use of approximately 10,000 square feet of the City's property at 401 E.…

Nathan Coleman to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Cynthia Boyar Trejo, District 4.

For Notation Only, Delinquent Hotel Occupancy Tax Report as of August 31, 2026.

Denial of Alcohol Sales Waiver for Mojo's Good Vibes LLC

EX3: El Paso Electric 366 MW Natural Gas Generation Facility Settlement Negotiations

Deletion of WestStar Title Contract Default Resolution

Adoption of State Legislative Agenda Amendments

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Request to TCEQ and EPA Regarding Marathon Refinery Emissions

Postpone Final Vote on FY 2027 Budget

Close Public Hearing on Tax Rate Ordinance

Introduction of FY 2026-2027 Tax Rate Ordinance

Ratification of Litigation against Texas Attorney General (EX2)

Authorization of Settlement Evaluation in Daniel Villegas v. City of El Paso (EX4)

Motion to Allocate ARPA Interest Revenue for the Welcome Center (Reconsidered and Defeated)

Sponsored the motion to use ARPA interest to keep the critical homelessness intake facility open.

Motion to Reallocate District Travel Budgets for the Welcome Center

Seconded and voted to reallocate travel funds for homelessness services.

Motion to Direct Negotiations to Terminate Meta Chapter 380 Agreement (Item 37)

Approval of Updated Sister Cities Agreement

Direction to City Manager for Operational Efficiency Review

I worry that we're going to ask them to spend a bunch more time conducting an analysis that is not going to yield much because this... I think we all know materials and supplies is already incredibly lean across the organization

Postponement Motion for Landscape Code Revision (Item 29)

Rejection of Mediation Settlement in Miguel Angel Rodriguez v. City of El Paso

Deletion of Item Regarding Cesar E. Chavez Border Highway Listening Sessions (Item 30)

Amend Item 24 to exclude toll collection and parking enforcement ALPRs

Resolution to Ban Flock Safety ALPR Contracts

Adoption of Two-Year Action Plan

Data Center Policy Framework and Pause (Item 13)

Ordinance Amending City Manager Administrative Contract Threshold (Item 30)

Appointment to Transportation Policy Board

Confiscated Funds Budget Transfer

Philosophical opposition to using confiscated funds as a funding source for police operations.