City of Socorro: City Council Meeting, June 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

The City of Socorro held its regular City Council meeting on June 4, 2026, where several zoning and development issues were discussed, including a contentious rezoning request at 10484 Elsid Drive from R1 single-family residential to R2 medium-density residential. The council considered a variance to allow 10 dwelling units but the applicant withdrew the variance, agreeing to the staff recommendation of eight units. Concerns were raised by residents about neighborhood character, traffic safety, and infrastructure impacts. The council ultimately postponed the decision to allow further community discussion. Additionally, the council approved a rezoning for a 14-acre property at 11580 North Loop Drive from agricultural to general mixed use to allow commercial and residential development. Procurement-related actions included approval of a $55,000 contract award to PMI Pavement Marking LLC for street striping improvements funded by the city's 2026 certificate of obligations, approval of a $42,000 professional services contract with Marble Insights to support strategic plan implementation, and approval of a lease amendment with Verizon Wireless for a communication tower, increasing lease payments and extending renewal options. The council also adopted updated accounting and grants management policies to ensure compliance with federal requirements and continued eligibility for grant funding. Overall, the meeting focused on land use planning, community concerns about development, and several procurement and contract approvals related to city infrastructure and services.