City Council

Oscar Leeser

Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

 

Emma Acosta, District 3

 

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

 

Lily Limón, District 7

 

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

 

 

MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

May 5, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

 

 

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ROLL CALL

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:01 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Ann Morgan Lilly, Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Michiel R. Noe, and Lilia Limón. Late arrivals:  Cortney Niland at 8:04 a.m. and Claudia Ordaz at 8:05 a.m.  The invocation was given by Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

 

 

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INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

 

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Hillside Elementary School

 

Ana Zaragoza

Karla Cervantes

Montserrat Ortega

Sarahi Vela

Ivan Padilla

Hector Francisco Flores

Aaliyah Sanchez

Ramoncito Sanchez

 

 

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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT

The following members of the public commented:

  1. Mr. Ryan LaBarbera
  2. Mr. Jorge Artalejo
  3. Ms. Wally Cech
  4. Mr. Scott White
  5. Mr. Salvador Gomez

 

Mayor Leeser commented.

 

Representative Limón commented.

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER to allow additional speakers to address the Council after the signup period.

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Underage Drinking Prevention Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

National Nurses Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

National Travel & Tourism Week

 

 

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RECOGNITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

23rd Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive

 

 

 

 

 

Trey E. Cochran

 

 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED, all matters listed under the Consent Agenda unless otherwise noted.  (Items approved, postponed, or deleted pursuant to the vote on the Consent Agenda will be shown with an asterisk {*}.

 

AYES: Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

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1.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

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1.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of April 28, 2015.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

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2.

CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

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3.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ITTLESON TEXAS BUILDING LLC, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

131 Mc Clintock Drive, more particularly described as ELY PT OF Lot 3 (268.23 ON N 274.13 ON E 262.9 ON ST 324.29 ON W) (77477.76), Block 3, Boykin Commercial District #4 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #B695-999-0030-0300

to be $606.07, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount SIX HUNDRED SIX AND 07/100 DOLLARS ($606.07) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MONTANA DEL REY LP, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

235 Shasta Drive, more particularly described as Lot 54 (EXC NE TRIA) (7.2956 AC), Block 2, Cumbre Estates (Amending Plat) Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C979-999-0020-5400

to be $400.13, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED AND 13/100 DOLLARS ($400.13) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, HERRERA, ESPERANZA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3512 Idalia Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 25 & 26, Block 47, Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G686-999-0470-7300

to be $326.25, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st & 22nd  days of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($326.25) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, NATERA, HECTOR G., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3427 Montana Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 14 & E 14 FT OF Lot 13 (4200 SQ FT), Block 108, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-1080-4100

to be $326.93, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of November, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY SIX AND 93/100 DOLLARS ($326.93) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, PADILLA, JOSE & MERCEDES, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

8801 Mount Shasta Drive, more particularly described as Lot 1378 (6600 SQ FT), Block 55, Mountain View Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M851-999-0550-4000

to be $333.15, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 31st day of July, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY THREE AND 15/100 DOLLARS ($333.15) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, VALENCIANA, MARIA G., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1018 Saint Johns Drive, more particularly described as Lot 63 (6600 SQ FT), Block 5, Del Mesa Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #D346-999-0050-5700

to be $345.33, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of March, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($345.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DANIEL, RAMONA E., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

3105 Tularosa Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 15 & E 10 FT OF Lot 14 & W 7.5 FT OF Lot 16 (5950 SQ FT), Block 94, East El Paso Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E014-999-0940-4100

to be $377.54, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 15th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 54/100 DOLLARS ($377.54) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, GONZALEZ, ROSA M., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7413 Benson Drive, more particularly described as Lot 14, Block 25, Ranchland Hills #4 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #R215-999-0250-2700

to be $339.24, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 24th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY NINE AND 24/100 DOLLARS ($339.24) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, REYES, ROBERTO G. & ZENIA L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

2109 E Glen Drive, more particularly described as Lot 3 (6300.00 SQ FT), Block 14, Newport Estates #3 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #N241-999-0140-0300

to be $330.04, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY  AND 04/100 DOLLARS ($330.04) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, VICTORY IN JESUS INC, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5951 Griems Court, more particularly described as W 120 FT OF S 135 FT OF Lot 10 (16200 SQ FT), Block B, Collingsworth Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C730-999-000B-1800

to be $377.94, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 6th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($377.94) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ALVAREZ, ANDRES, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

11149 Nautical Drive, more particularly described as Lot 13 (6930.00 SQ FT), Block 16, East Glen Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E054-999-0160-2500

to be $284.71, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 11th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 71/100 DOLLARS ($284.71) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, LOPEZ, DEBRA N., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7213 Stiles Drive, more particularly described as Lot 49 (0.435 ACRE), Block 7, Stiles Gardens Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S658-999-0070-6300

to be $335.05, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 27th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($335.05) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, FENELON, NATASHA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

10757 Blue Sage Circle, more particularly described as Lot 34 (8189.28 SQ FT), Block 8, Summerlin Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S782-999-0080-3400

to be $436.39, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 30th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY SIX AND 39/100 DOLLARS ($436.39) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ESCALERA, PAUL & BEATRICE O., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9829 Gschwind Street, more particularly described as Lot 4, Block 47, Milagro Hills Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M425-999-0470-3100

to be $321.65, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 4th day of February, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE AND 65/100 DOLLARS ($321.65) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MARTINEZ, MARIO A. & SILVIA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

5405 Hondo Pass Drive, more particularly described as Lot 15 (7472 SQ FT), Block 17, Tobin Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #T527-999-0170-7100

to be $312.17, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 28th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($312.17) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MRQ CONSTRUCTION LLC, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

Lot 22 (43253.00 SQ FT), Block 1, North Sky Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #N467-999-0010-2200

to be $1,129.33, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($1,129.33) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DE LA CRUZ, FRANCISCO & GLORIA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

10600 Polycrates Place, more particularly described as Lot 34 (7396 SQ FT), Block 27, Apollo Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A642-999-0270-6700

to be $296.21, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 1st day of July, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY SIX AND 21/100 DOLLARS ($296.21) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, JACKSON, PAMELA W., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1828 Joan Francis Street, more particularly described as Lot 18 (4725.00 SQ FT), Block 26, Montwood Heights #6 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M771-999-0260-1800

to be $320.29, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY AND 29/100 DOLLARS ($320.29) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DIAZ, PETER, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

11761 Riverstone Drive, more particularly described as Lot 18 (5362.20 SQ FT), Block 34, Vista Real #3 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V927-999-0340-1800

to be $312.17, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 26th day of August, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($312.17) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, BORDIOS, HEYACINTH B. & CARRIE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

14323 Smokey Point Drive, more particularly described as Lot 10 (5483.81 SQ FT), Block 176, Tierra Del Este #49 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #T287-999-1760-1000

to be $273.02, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 19th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE AND 02/100 DOLLARS ($273.02) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, GUTIERREZ, PAUL, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9422 Conejo Lane, more particularly described as TR 39 (7545.37 SQ FT), Pavo Real Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #P643-999-0010-2800

to be $361.97, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 25th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SIXTY ONE AND 97/100 DOLLARS ($361.97) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, RAMIREZ, ENRIQUE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9741 Landgren Drive, more particularly described as Lot 3 (4725 SQ FT), Block 3, Lower Valley Mobile Home Add Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L920-999-0030-0300

to be $277.40, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 24th day of September, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 40/100 DOLLARS ($277.40) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MIJARES, GERARD C., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9488 Landry McKee Lane, more particularly described as Lot 23 (EXC WLY 1.80 FT) (5082.95 SQ FT), Block 6-B, Le Barron Park Replat E Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L217-999-006B-2300

to be $314.88, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23rd day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FOURTEEN AND 88/100 DOLLARS ($314.88) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, FLORES, VIRIDIANA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

9345 San Lorenzo Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 108, Singh #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S450-999-0010-3100

to be $311.09, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 25th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 09/100 DOLLARS ($311.09) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, HERNANDEZ, LUIS E. & SARA E., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

952 Saint Catherine Drive, more particularly described as Lot 9, Block 2-C, Le Barron Park Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L217-999-002C-1700

to be $313.26, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 3rd day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND 26/100 DOLLARS ($313.26) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

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            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ALVILLAR, LUPE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7763 Adobe Drive, more particularly described as TR 1-F-1-B (0.14 ACRE), Block 5, Ascarate Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A765-999-005E-0113

to be $394.99, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 23rd day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 99/100 DOLLARS ($394.99) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, HERNANDEZ, JOE, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

10540 Ashridge Drive, more particularly described as Lot 1 (12241.11 SQ FT), Block JJ, Eastridge #11 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E078-999-0JJ0-0100

to be $277.80, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 12th day of May, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY SEVEN AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($277.80) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, CHAFINO, CARMEN, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1052 Francine Street, more particularly described as Lot 35 (5650 SQ FT), Block 3, Alto Terrace 2nd Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A496-999-0030-6900

to be $309.20, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINE AND 20/100 DOLLARS ($309.20) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, WATERS, OLLIE D., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

7605 Parral Drive, more particularly described as Lot 28 (7200 SQ FT), Block 38, Hacienda Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H012-999-0380-8200

to be $329.76, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWENTY NINE AND 76/100 DOLLARS ($329.76) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, BUSTILLOS, DANIEL, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

8157 Saint Andrew Lane A-D, more particularly described as WLY 96.83 FT OF Lot 3 (70.58 FT ON ST 130.56 FT ON W 96.83 FT ON N 156.47 FT ON E), Block 1, Colonia Del Centro Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C727-999-0010-0330

to be $345.73, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 28th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE AND 73/100 DOLLARS ($345.73) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, AVINA, MIGUEL F. & LILIA E., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

437 De Leon Drive, more particularly described as Lot 330 (8039.85 SQ FT), Block 21, Coronado Hills Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C818-999-0210-0100

to be $363.19, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SIXTY THREE AND 19/100 DOLLARS ($363.19) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, KARLA GONZO LLC, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

4645 N Mesa Street , more particularly described as Tracts 2-D & 2-E-1 (6.351 ACRES), E L DE SHAZO SURV 218 ABST 7407 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #X218-999-0000-2600

to be $312.99, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED TWELVE AND 99/100 DOLLARS ($312.99) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DRAGON, PATRICIA D., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1601 E Rio Grande Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 17 & 18 (6000.00 SQ FT), Block 79, Franklin Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #F607-999-0790-1200

to be $398.77, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 20th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED NINETY EIGHT AND 77/100 DOLLARS ($398.77) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ORTIZ, MARIA D. L., referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

1825 E Rio Grande Avenue, more particularly described as Lots 29 & 30 (6000 SQ FT), Block 77, Franklin Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #F607-999-0770-8100

to be $359.80, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FIFTY NINE AND 80/100 DOLLARS ($359.80) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, PASSASEO, ANA, referred to as owner, regardless of number, of the hereinafter described property, was given notice that said property constituted a public nuisance due to the accumulation of trash, vegetation and weeds or other objectionable, unsightly or unsanitary matter in violation of Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code; and the owner failed to comply with due notices.  In accordance with El Paso City Code Chapter 9.04, the Environmental Services Department proceeded to clean and dispose of the trash, vegetation, weeds or other rubbish; and

            WHEREAS, the Director of the Environmental Services Department has reported the cost of doing such work in the amount hereinafter set forth.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            1.         The City Council determines its reasonable expenses including administrative costs and the cost of removing the accumulated trash, vegetation and weeds or other rubbish located on the property known as:

8645 Saratoga Drive, more particularly described as Lot 13 (8021 SQ FT), Block 6, Regal Crest Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #R330-999-0060-2500

to be $258.59, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 13th day of October, 2014, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT AND 59/100 DOLLARS ($258.59) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

            3.         The City Clerk is directed to give notice of the lien by filing a copy of this Resolution for record with the County Clerk.

            4.         All records of the City Clerk’s office relating to the proceeding against the above described property are made a part of this Resolution by reference.

 

 

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4.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

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4.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

WHEREAS, Splendid Sun Productions, LLC (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”) is producing Neon Desert Music Festival to be open to the public from 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 to 2:00 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Event”); and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has submitted an application for a Special Privilege Permit pursuant to Title 15.08.120 (D) of the El Paso Municipal Code, for the use and closure of portions of City rights-of-way on East Franklin Avenue between North Santa Fe Street and North Mesa Street, East Main Street between North Oregon Street and North Mesa Street, Mills Avenue between North Oregon Street and North Stanton Street, North El Paso Street between East Franklin Avenue and the driveway at 201 West Main Drive,  North Oregon Street between West Missouri Avenue and West Mills Avenue and North Mesa Street between East Missouri Avenue and Texas Avenue in conjunction with the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee has indicated their intent to authorize the Crave Rojas, LLC d/b/a Crave Kitchen and Bar, (hereinafter referred as “TABC Permittee”) to provide for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages within the identified closed portions of City rights-of-way during the Event; and

WHEREAS, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) requires that the City Council for the City of El Paso approve, as a permissible activity, the sale and service of alcoholic beverages within  City rights-of-way, prior to issuance of such permit; and

WHEREAS, the Grantee assumes full responsibility for the TABC Permittee, including verification that the Permittee has obtained a permit for the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages from the TABC prior to the Event.

            NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the temporary sale and service of alcoholic beverages by Crave Rojas, LLC d/b/a Crave Kitchen and Bar, in the closed portions of City rights-of-way on East Franklin Avenue between North Santa Fe Street and North Mesa Street, East Main Street between North Oregon Street and North Mesa Street, Mills Avenue between North Oregon Street and North Stanton Street, North El Paso Street between East Franklin Avenue and the driveway at 201 West Main Drive,  North Oregon Street between West Missouri Avenue and West Mills Avenue and North Mesa Street between East Missouri Avenue and Texas Avenue from 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2015 to 2:00 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015 is a permissible activity in conjunction with Splendid Sun Productions, LLC’s Neon Desert Music Festival, upon issuance of the required permits from the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and the City of El Paso.

 

 

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4.2.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Splendid Sun Productions, LLC, (hereinafter referred to as “Grantee”) has submitted an application for a Special Privilege Permit pursuant to Title 15.08.120 (D) of the El Paso City Code, for the use and closure of rights-of-way within the City of El Paso’s (hereinafter referred to as “the City”) for the Neon Desert Music Festival from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015 (hereinafter referred to as “Event”); and

WHEREAS, The City has found the Event serves a public purpose; and

WHEREAS, The State of Texas (hereinafter referred to as the “State”) owns and operates a system of highways for public use and benefit, including North Mesa Street (SH 20) within El Paso, Texas; and

WHEREAS, The Event will utilize both City and State rights-of-way: and

WHEREAS, 43 TAC, Section 22.12 establishes the rules and procedures for the temporary closure of portions of the State Highway System for periods of time exceeding four hours; and

WHEREAS, the State in recognition of the public purpose for the Event, provides a means of cooperating with the City for the temporary closure of State right-of-way, provided the closure is in accordance with the requirements of 43 TAC, Section 22.12 and the City enters into an Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way for the Event (Form TEA 30A).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the closure of rights-of-way within the City of El Paso for the Neon Desert Music Festival from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 to 10:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2015 serves the public purpose of providing cultural and recreational activities for the residents and visitors of the City of El Paso, and in accordance with 43 TAC, Section 22.12, the City Manager is authorized to sign an Agreement For The Temporary Closure of State Right Of Way (Form TEA 30A) by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the temporary closure and use of State owned and operated street(s) in excess of four hours for portions of North Mesa Street (SH 20), and the companion Agreement between the City of El Paso and Splendid Sun Productions, LLC (“Grantee”) for the Event, whereby Grantee shall assume responsibilities for the event upon the issuance of required permits from the City of El Paso and substantial conformity to the finalized TEA30 agreement between the City of El Paso and State of Texas Department of Transportation.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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5.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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5.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Frank Lozano to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Ann Morgan Lilly, District 1.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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6.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

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6.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Bill Sparks to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Michiel Noe, District 5.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

 

 

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7.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

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7.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED for notation the donation of $800.00 from the Hyundai of El Paso Dealership for District 3 - 5th Annual Movies Under the Stars.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

 

 

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8.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to AWARD, AS REVISED Solicitation 2015-615 Johnson Basin Park Improvements to Black Stallion Contractors, Inc., for an estimated total amount of $211,673.61.

 

Department:                               Engineering and Construction Management

Award to:                                    BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS, INC.

                                                   El Paso, TX

Initial Term:                                193 Consecutive Calendar Days

Option to Extend:                       None

Base Bid I:                                  $87,164.76

Base Bid II:                                 $96,051.00

Alternate 1:                                 $10,373.00 (Alternate 1 is replacing Base Bid II- Line I                                                   tem 7)

Option 3:                                    $19,186.60

Total Estimated Award:             $211,673.61

Account No.:                              580270-190-4800-29010-PCP13PRKA10

                                                   580270-471-2400-71240- G7139CD42

Funding Source:                        2012 Quality of Life Bond ($89,907.43)

                                                   Community Development 39th Year Grant

                                                   ($121,766.18)

District(s):                                   2

 

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Engineering and Construction Management Department recommend award as indicated to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS, INC., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

 

It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

 

Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.

 

As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.

 

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried that the following Ordinance, having been introduced pursuant to Section 3.9 of the El Paso City Charter, be ADVERTISED for public hearing:

 

 

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9.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

 

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9.1.

An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Contract of Sale and a Special Warranty Deed conveying a 0.35 acre parcel of land being described as Lot 14, Block 3, Country Place Unit Two, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and any other documents necessary to complete the sale to Arturo Ambriz Rodriguez and Yessica Ambriz. Subject Property: 500 Country Oaks

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 12, 2015

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

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10.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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10.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to DELETE Solicitation No. 2015-657 Grounds Maintenance for El Paso City Parks-Mowing to A.R.E Landscape Management, Tree D’s Landscaping & Ground Maintenance and WCD Enterprises, LLC for an initial term estimated award of $405,284.48. The period of performance is from April 21, 2015 through April 20, 2017.

STRATEGIC GOAL 3:  Promote the Visual Image of El Paso.

Department:                                  Parks and Recreation

Award to:        (Vendor #1)           A.R.E Landscape Management

                                                      El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                        Westside Group IV

Initial Term:                                   2 years

Option to Extend:                          None

Annual Estimated Award:             $10,239.68

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $20,479.36 (2 years)

 

Award to:        (Vendor #2)           Tree D’s Landscaping and Ground

                                                      Maintenance

                                                      El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                         Central Group II

Initial Term:                                   2 years

Option to Extend:                          None

Annual Estimated Award:             $23,220.48

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $46,440.96 (2 years)

 

Award to:       (Vendor #3)            WCD Enterprises, LLC

                                                      Scottsdale, AZ

Item(s):                                         Central Group I; Central Group III; Central Group IV;

                                                      Central Group V; Eastside Group IV; Northeast

                                                      Group I;Northeast Group VI; Northeast Group VII;

                                                      Northeast Group VIII; Westside Group I; Westside

                                                      Group II; Westside Group III.

Initial Term:                                   2 years

Option to Extend:                          None

Annual Estimated Award:             $169,182.08

Initial Term Estimated Award:      $338,364.16 (2 years)

 

Account No.:                                 451-51295-522210-P5119-2305

Funding Source:                           Environmental Fund

District(s):                                     All

 

Total Annual Estimated Award:    $202,642.24

Total Term Estimated Award:      $405,284.48 (2 years)

 

This is a Best Value, service contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Parks and Recreation Department recommend award as indicated to A.R.E Landscape Management, Tree D’s Landscaping & Ground Maintenance and WCD Enterprises, LLC, the bidder offering the best value bid.

 

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

 

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11.

Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

 

 

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11.1.

ORDINANCE 018350

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF CEBADA STREET OUT OF EAST EL PASO ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH OF GATEWAY EAST AND WEST OF LUNA; PROPERTY OWNER: EL PASO WATER UTILITIES. SURW15-00003

 

Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

 

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11.2.

ORDINANCE 018351

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.200 (SCHEDULE XVII – RESTRICTIONS ON PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ADD FENWAY DRIVE AND GLEMMWAY PLACE, THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 AND CHAPTER 12.85 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Mr. Rodolfo Pino, Engineering Division Manager, Department of Transportation, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representatives Noe, Ordaz, and Limón commented.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Ordaz, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED.  Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows:

 

AYES:  Representatives Lilly, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS:  None

 

Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same are hereby ADOPTED.

 

 

 

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12.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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12.1.

Motion made Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks the Public Hearing on the adoption of the Proposed 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Summary for the City of El Paso and the Proposed 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 41st Year Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program, and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program.

 

 

 

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12.2.

Motion made Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks a Resolution that the City Council, having conducted a Public Hearing and received comment, hereby adopts the Proposed 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan Summary for the City of El Paso and the Proposed 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 41st Year Program, the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the  HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program, and hereby directs that the notice of availability, including a description of the contents and purpose of the Proposed 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan for the City of El Paso, and the Proposed 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan Budgets for the CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA Programs, be published in the El Paso Times on Sunday, May 10, 2015, to provide the public with an opportunity to review the Proposed 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan for the City of El Paso and Proposed 2015-2020 Annual Action Plan, including the Proposed Budgets, and submit comments to the Department of Community and Human Development.  The deadline for submission of written comments will be 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, June 11, 2015.  The City Council will conduct a public hearing in City Council Chambers during the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, for the purpose of receiving comments from the public and adopting the Final 2015-2020 Consolidated Plan for the City of El Paso, which includes the 2015-2016 Annual Action Plan and the CDBG, ESG, HOME and HOPWA Budgets, for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

 

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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13.

Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

 

 

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13.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and El Paso County, Texas on behalf of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Center for Hope - Program of the El Paso Center for Children, El Paso County District Attorney’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, El Paso County Mental Health Support Services, United States Attorney’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Homeland Security, US Department of Labor - Wage and Hour Division, Texas State Attorney General’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Child Protective Services to form a collaborative among local and federal law enforcement, prosecutors and victim service providers to provide comprehensive services and respond effectively to combat human trafficking and to collectively apply for a $900,000.00 human trafficking grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs and Office for Victims of Crime from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.  The City of El Paso will provide in-kind personnel, related equipment use and fringe benefits with all expenses reimbursed to the City.  There is no cash match from the City of El Paso.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Ordaz and Acosta commented.

 

Assistant Police Chief Michelle Gardner, commented.

 

Mr. John Martin, Program Director for Center of Hope, commented.

 

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED the Resolution.

 

 

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14.

Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments

 

 

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14.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, on November 6, 2012, the voters of the City of El Paso, Texas approved the issuance of general obligation bonds for the purposes of constructing new and improved amenities for parks and recreation facilities, open space improvements, libraries, museums, the Zoo, neighborhood improvements, and cultural and performing arts facilities;

            WHEREAS, on December 18, 2012, the City Council approved a resolution based upon a finding that it is in the best interest of the citizens of El Paso to establish a Bond Overview Advisory Committee to review the progress of the 2012 Bond Issue Projects and to provide oversight and feedback to City staff with regard to project expenditures and implementation; and

            WHEREAS, on February 24, 2015, the City Council amended the Resolution establishing the 2012 Bond Overview Advisory Committee to create a subcommittee of the Bond Overview Advisory Committee to advise the City Council and the Bond Overview Advisory Committee on matters related to the Hispanic Cultural Center, and

            WHEREAS, the City Council would like to further amend the December 18, 2012 Resolution and the February 24, 2015 Resolution to expand the duties of the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee.

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

1.         That the February 24, 2015 Resolution which established the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee is hereby amended as follows:

            Paragraph C. Duties, is amended to read as follows:

C.        Duties - The Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall assist with the development of the Hispanic Cultural Center by advising the City Council and BOAC on the following: 

1.    The size of the Hispanic Cultural Center

2.    An appropriate budget for the construction of the Hispanic Cultural Center

3.    Resources for enhancing existing budget

4.    Facility program and amenities

5.    The types of services to be offered within the Hispanic Cultural Center

6.    Recommendations regarding funding opportunities

7.    Recommendations regarding public/private partnerships

8.    Means for fundraising

9.   Recommendations regarding the name of the Hispanic Cultural Center

10. Recommendations regarding the general area of the Hispanic Cultural Center, proximity to public amenities, transit, etc. 

The Subcommittee shall not engage in negotiations or discussions regarding specific real estate.

2.         Except as herein amended, the December 18, 2012 Resolution creating the BOAC and the February 24, 2015 Resolution establishing the Hispanic Cultural Center Subcommittee shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Representative Acosta read the revision into the record.

 

Representatives Lilly, Acosta, Noe, and Limón commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.
  2. Mr. Bryan Crowe, Quality of Life Managing Director

 

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED the Resolution.

 

 

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15.

Goal 5: Promote Transparent and Consistent Communication Among All Members of the Community

 

 

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15.1.

Presentation on status and general overview of Capital Projects, including:

 

a.  EPIA Passenger Boarding Bridges and Standby Generators, All Districts, R. Shane Brooks, 212-1849.

 

b.  Kernel Circle Street Improvements, District 6, Julian Rodriguez, 212-1802.

 

Ms. Shane Brooks and Mr. Julian Rodriguez, Engineering and Construction Management, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representatives Lilly and Ordaz commened.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Mr. Kevin Smith, Senior Planner
  3. Mr. Fred Lopez, Transportation Planning Administrator

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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16.

Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management

 

 

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16.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A VETERANS AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADVISING THE CITY OF EL PASO ON MATTERS RELATED TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS.

 

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso is home to the Ft. Bliss military installation and has a large military veteran population; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso seeks to create a network that provides military veterans with assistance in the area of transportation.

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:

 

That the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee is hereby established to advise the City Council on matters related to veterans as follows:

 

1.            Committee Established – Membership

 

A.   The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) shall consist of nine members appointed by the Mayor and each City Council Representative.  The persons appointed to this Committee shall either be veterans of the United States Armed Forces or the spouses or domestic partners of a veteran and should have an interest in improving the everyday life of our military veterans.

 

B.   The El Paso County Veteran’s Affairs Coordinator shall be an ex-officio member of the Committee and serve in an advisory capacity to the Committee.

 

C.  The city manager shall designate a city department to provide an employee to serve as the recording secretary and shall provide administrative and technical staff support to the Committee.

 

2.            Terms

 

A.    Each member of the City Council shall nominate one member to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee.  The terms of office shall be for two years.  Appointments to vacancies that occur other than by expiration of a member's term of office shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor and City Council for the remainder of the unexpired term.  Members shall not serve more than two consecutive terms. 

 

B.    The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee shall annually select from among its appointed members a chair and a vice-chair.  The Committee shall adopt such rules and regulations for the government of its proceedings as may be deemed proper, not inconsistent with the ordinances and the Charter of the City and the laws of the State of Texas.

 

C.   A quorum of the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee shall be a majority of the total number of the members who have been appointed by City Council at the time of the meeting; provided however that a quorum shall not be less than five. The chair shall have a vote in all matters. No final action shall be taken on any matter except pursuant to a simple majority vote of members present.

 

3.            Duties - The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee shall perform the following : 

 

A.    Serve as a source of information related to the status, resources and services available within the El Paso community to the City's large veteran population.

 

B.    Identify and review the entire range of services currently available to veterans and recommend ways to strengthen such services, to include the promotion of collaboration among Service Providers.         

 

C.   Evaluate and recommend programs, policies and practices designed to alleviate veterans' difficulties in meeting basic needs related to transportation, housing, employment and other areas affecting veterans in the city.

 

D.   Stimulate awareness among the public and private sector of veterans' full potential and of the importance of veterans' contributions to the sustainability and development of our community.

 

E.    Report status of activities to City Council on a semi-annual basis.

 

Mr. Cary Westin, Economic Development Managing Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Acosta, Ordaz, and Niland commented.

 

Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

1st MOTION

Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE THE ITEM TO THE FOREFRONT OF THE AGENDA.

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED the Resolution.

 

 

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16.2.

Current status of collective bargaining with International Association of Firefighters, Local 51.

 

Mr. Robert Cortinas, Director for Office of Management and Budget, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Lilly commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Mr. Raul R. Chavira, citizen, commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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17.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

 

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17.1.

Update and information on the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agency conference held April 29 – May 2, 2015, in Miami, Florida.

 

Representative Limón commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Lilly, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:45 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

 

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

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Limón

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

Fire Collective Bargaining (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX2.

Claim of Margarita Cabrera, our file 15-1051-217.  (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX3.

HB 1535 (551.071)

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature is currently considering the passage of H.B. 1535 (Non-ERCOT Bill) which is being championed by electric utilities from across the State of Texas;

            WHEREAS, H.B. 1535 creates a regulatory mechanism to allow utilities to impose rate increases on customers through relation back of rates to a date earlier than the final order of the regulatory authority limiting the increasing costs to customers and limiting oversight of the primary regulatory body, the El Paso City Council;

            WHEREAS, in recognition of the fact El Paso Electric Company operates as a monopoly, has a service area which includes the State of New Mexico and the majority of the service area within the State of Texas is within the El Paso city limits, the Mayor and Council asked El Paso Electric Company to exclude itself from H.B. 1535;

            WHEREAS, El Paso Electric Company has not only refused to do so, it has lobbied the Texas Legislature for passage of H.B. 1535 and for El Paso Electric Company to be included;

            WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council approved a Resolution on March 17, 2015 expressing opposition to H.B. 1535 and requesting that members of the El Paso Delegation to the State legislature seek to have El Paso Electric Company excluded from the bill;

            WHEREAS, during the legislative process, H.B. 1535 has been amended and the City Council has been repeatedly asked to remove its objection to the bill and to consent to El Paso Electric Company’s inclusion in the bill; and

            WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council desires to formally state its position with regard to the bill.

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO AS FOLLOWS:

1.    The City of El Paso continues to oppose the passage of H.B. 1535 if El Paso Electric Company is part of the bill for the following reasons:

·The bill will increase costs to El Paso ratepayers.

·There is no benefit to the El Paso ratepayers.

·El Paso Electric Company has refused to amend the bill to allow its application to be limited to prospective and not affect the Montana Power Plant.

·El Paso Electric Company will file a rate case in July-August including Montana Units 1 and 2. 

·Under current law, the case cannot include Montana Units 3 and 4.

·If H.B. 1535 is approved by the legislature including El Paso Electric Company the case could be adjusted to start charging El Paso ratepayers for one or both of Montana units 3 and 4.

·At $87 million per unit, the rate impact per unit could be as much as $10-$13 million in Texas resulting in higher utility rates for Texas rate payers.

2.    The State of New Mexico does not permit either relation back of rates or reaching forward to include rates for Power Plants completed a year after the test year in the case.  Because El Paso competes with southern New Mexico for job creation and economic development prospects we will be at a competitive disadvantage.

3.    The City of El Paso has been an effective regulator and has managed to maintain equitable rates for the citizens and El Paso Electric Company.  Under the current law El Paso Electric Company has prospered and enjoyed decent earnings and reasonable bond ratings.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Niland commented.

 

Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Limón

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX4.

PUC Docket No. 44677-Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval to Revise its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Request to Establish Revised Cost Cap. (551-071)

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the CITY OF EL PASO authorizes the City Attorney to file a Motion in Intervention and if necessary request a hearing in the following Public Utility Commission Docket No. 44677 Application of El Paso Electric Company for Approval to Revise its Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery Factor and Request to Establish Revised Cost Cap.

This Motion is intended to grant broad authority to the City Attorney to take any action necessary to address these matters in consultation with the City Manager.  This authorization also authorizes the City Attorney to retain outside Counsel and any necessary consultants in connection with this matter.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Limón

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX5.

PUC Docket No. 44637-Application of El Paso Electric Company to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 20 Megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Generation Project at Fort Bliss in El Paso County.  (551.071)

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried that the CITY OF EL PASO authorizes the City Attorney to file a Motion in Intervention and request a hearing in the following Public Utility Commission Docket No. 44637-Application of El Paso Electric Company to amend its Certificate of Convenience and Necessity for a 20 Megawatt Solar Photovoltaic Generation Project at Fort Bliss in El Paso County

This Motion is intended to grant broad authority to the City Attorney to take any action necessary to address these matters in consultation with the City Manager.  This authorization also authorizes the City Attorney to retain outside Counsel and any necessary consultants in connection with this matter.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Limón

 

 

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ADJOURN

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 12:07 p.m.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE:  Representative Limón

 
                   

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk