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Oscar Leeser |
Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1 |
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Mayor |
Larry Romero, District 2 |
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Emma Acosta, District 3 |
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Carl L. Robinson, District 4 |
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Tommy Gonzalez |
Michiel R. Noe, District 5 |
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City Manager |
Claudia Ordaz, District 6 |
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Lily Limón, District 7 |
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Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8 |
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING |
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January 20, 2015 |
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL |
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8:00 AM |
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ROLL CALL |
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INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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R.E.L. Washington Elementary School
Gerri Holguin |
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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT |
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This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to address the City Council on items that are not on the City Council Agenda. |
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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS |
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School Boards Appreciation Month |
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RECOGNITIONS |
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Gerri Holguin |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC |
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All matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those on the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion unless separate discussion is requested by Council Members. Prior to the vote, members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on the consent agenda. When the vote has been taken, if an item has not been called out for separate discussion, the item has been approved. Council may, however, reconsider any item at any time during the meeting. The wording of all agenda items shall appear in the minutes of this meeting of the City Council as posted, unless otherwise revised by this or other motion of Council, without the necessity of the City Clerk reading the wording of each item into the record. |
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CONSENT AGENDA |
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: |
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Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of January 13, 2015, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of January 12, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of January 12, 2015. |
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Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 212-0049
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REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: |
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Representative Ann Morgan Lilly |
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RESOLUTIONS: |
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That the Mayor of the City of El Paso, Texas be authorized to sign a Resolution of no objection for 2015 4% Non-Competitive, Low Income Housing Tax Credit applications submitted by the Housing Authority of the City of El Paso to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
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Districts 2, 4, 6, 7, and 8 |
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Community and Human Development, Verónica R. Soto, (915) 212-0138
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That in accordance with Section 3.5 of the City Charter, as revised, the regular City Council meeting scheduled for February 10, 2015 is hereby moved to Monday, February 9, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. |
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All Districts |
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Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 212-0049
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That the City Council declare the expenditure of District 4 discretionary funds in an amount of ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,000.00) to provide funding to support the Mighty Mujer Triathalon regional sporting event as an important municipal purpose that is a benefit to the City and citizens of El Paso. |
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Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016
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SPECIAL APPOINTMENT: |
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Appointment of Don W. Minton as Assistant City Attorney at an annual salary of $105,000.00. |
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City Attorney's Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033
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BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS: |
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Joyce Palmer to the Civil Service Commission by Representative Carl L. Robinson, District 4. |
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Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Robert Fierro to the El Paso Bond Overview Advisory Committee (BOAC) by Representative Lily Limón, District 7. |
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Representative Lily Limón, (915) 212-0007
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William Wickline to the Foster Grandparent Program Advisory Council by Representative Carl L. Robinson, District 4. |
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Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016
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NOTICE FOR NOTATION: |
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Accept the donation of $5,000 from Bowling Construction LLC dba Tropicana Homes for the Economic Development Familiarization Tours. |
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Mayor Oscar Leeser, (915) 212-0021
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Accept the donation of $10.00 from Woof Trax for the Animal Services. |
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Environmental Services, Ellen A. Smyth, (915) 212-6060
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Accept the donation of $500.00 from Jobe Material for use towards upcoming District 6 events. |
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Representative Claudia Ordaz, (915) 212-0006
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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS |
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PLANNING AND INSPECTIONS: |
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An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Kern View Estates Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of San Mateo Lane and East of Las Vegas Drive. Property Owner: Piedmont Group LLC. PZDS14-00004 [POSTPONED FROM 08-19-2014, 10-21-2014 AND 12-16-2014] |
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District 1 |
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Planning and Inspections, Alex Hoffman, (915) 212-1566
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An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Section 28 and 33, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys, North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-4 (Commercial) to R-MU (Residential-Mixed Use) and approving a Master Zoning Plan. The penalties are as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Montana Avenue and East of Purple Heart Boulevard. Property Owner: River Oaks Properties, LTD. PZRZ14-00023 [POSTPONED FROM 08-05-2014, 09-16-2014, 10-14-2014,11-11-2014 AND 12-16-2014] |
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District 5 |
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Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613
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An Ordinance amending the Master Zoning Plan approved on October 30, 2012, by Ordinance No. 17895 for the rezoning to General Mixed Use (GMU) of Lots 1 through 20 and 16 foot alley, Block 209, Alexander Addition, 2501 & 2525 N. Mesa Street and 2508 Oregon Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and the northwesterly half of that vacated portion of Boston Street. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 2501 & 2525 N. Mesa Street and 2508 Oregon Street. Property Owner: EP Marcus Investments, L.P. and EP Del Mesa Partners, L.P. PZRZ14-00019 |
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Planning and Inspections, Michael McElroy, (915) 212-1612
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An Ordinance approving a detailed site development plan for Lots 1-9, 13, 16-18, 25-29, 31-36, 39-42, 50-51, 59, 64-68, 81-86, and 88, Block 1, Barcelona Estates Replat “A”, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, to allow for the reduction of all lot requirements and setbacks, and imposing a condition, Pursuant to Sections 20.10.360 and 20.04.150. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Zaragoza Road and East of Joe Battle Boulevard. Property Owner: Laguna Meadows, LP., Mountain Vista Builders, Inc., RAKUSA Construction, LLC, William D. Thomas, William L. and Deanne Isaac, Thomas Dula, Ray W. and Carole Williams, and Harvey D. Joseph. PZDS14-00031 |
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District 5 |
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Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613 Planning and Inspections, Alex Hoffman, (915) 212-1566
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An Ordinance annexing the following real property described as Tract 1C, Section 39, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railway Company Surveys and a portion of Zaragoza Road (F.M. 659), El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: West of Zaragoza at Pebble Hills; Property Owners: Tomly Corporation, Inc. SUAX13-00002 (Adjacent to District 5) |
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Planning & Inspections, Nelson Ortiz, (915) 212-1606 Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563
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An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 1C, Section 39, Block 79, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Company Surveys, El Paso County, Texas and a portion of Zaragoza Road from R-F (Ranch and Farm) to C-3/c (Commercial/conditions), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: West of Zaragoza Road at Pebble Hills Boulevard. Property Owner: Tomly Corporation. PZRZ13-00039 |
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Planning and Inspections, Andrew Salloum, (915) 212-1613 Planning and Inspections, Alex Hoffman, (915) 212-1566
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An Ordinance renewing the Special Privilege License granted to El Paso 221, L.P. by Ordinance No. 014526 and later assigned to Madison River Investments, LLC, by Ordinance No. 016963 for the maintenance and use of an existing underground tunnel encroaching within a portion of Kansas Street between Mills Avenue and Texas Avenue for a second term of fifteen years and amending the assignment provision to allow for transfer of obligations to another party through a lender. Applicant: Madison River Investments, LLC. |
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Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563
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An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivision and Development Plats), Section 19.08.020 (Timing of Public Improvements, Permit Issuance), the Penalty being as provided in Chapter 19.42 of the City of El Paso City Code. |
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Planning & Inspections, Kimberly Forsyth, (915) 212-1563
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HUMAN RESOURCES: |
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An Ordinance amending Ordinance 8065 (Civil Service Rules And Regulations), to amend a Section of Rule No. 1 to comport with Charter Amendments relating to Election of Civil Service Officers; to amend a Section of Rule No. 6 to clarify the intent of Sick Leave Verification Requirements; to amend a Section of Rule 8 to clarify the Application of Formal Counselings in Progressive Discipline; and to amend a portion of Rule No. 8 and Rule No. 10 to comport with legislative amendments to Chapter 150 of the Local Government Code relating to Municipal Employees as Candidates for Public Office. |
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Human Resources, Linda Ball Thomas, (915) 212-1240
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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS |
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ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: |
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Presentation on status of Capital Projects:
a. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Phase Two, Districts 3, 4, 5, Victor Morales, (915) 212-1852
b. Carpenter Street & Drainage Improvements, District 7, Victoria Ruiz, (915) 212-1826
c. Video of Capital Projects for Parks. |
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Engineering and Construction Management, Irene D. Ramirez, (915) 212-1831
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL: |
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Discussion and update on the 84th Legislative Session. |
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City Attorney's Office, Brie Franco, (915) 212-0033
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Discussion and update on the Texas Mayors of Military Communities. |
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Representative Carl L. Robinson, (915) 212-1016
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EXECUTIVE SESSION |
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The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss any of the following: (The items listed below are matters of the sort routinely discussed in Executive Session, but the City Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session any of the items on this agenda, consistent with the terms of the Open Meetings Act and the Rules of City Council.) The City Council will return to open session to take any final action and may also, at any time during the meeting, bring forward any of the following items for public discussion, as appropriate.
Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS |
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Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations. (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087) |
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City Attorney's Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033
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St. Paul's Lutheran Church (551.071) |
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City Attorney's Office, Sylvia Borunda Firth, (915) 212-0033
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Three Legged Monkey, LP vs. City of El Paso, et. al.; Cause No. 3:14-CV-00260-FM; Matter No. 13-1001-040.001.001 (551.071); |
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City Attorney’s Office, Laura P. Gordon (915) 212-0033
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ADJOURN |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: |
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Sign Language interpreters are provided for regular City Council meetings. Copies of this Agenda will be provided in Braille, large print, or audiotape upon requests made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting. |
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Hearing Assistance Devices are available upon request. |
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ALL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS ARE PLACED ON THE INTERNET EVERY THURSDAY AT THE ADDRESS BELOW: |
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