City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, 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

July 21, 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:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Michiel R. Noe, and Lilia Limón.  Late arrivals:  Peter Svarzbein at 8:04 a.m., Claudia Ordaz at 8:07 a.m., Cortney Niland at 8:11 a.m., and Carl Robinson at 8:17 a.m.  The invocation was given by Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone.  A moment of silence was observed for the tragedy in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 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

 

 

 

 

 

Abraham Haggerty

Timothy Haggerty

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Higher Opportunities Thrive Day – A Great H.O.T. Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Kayla Gomez Day

 

 

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RECOGNITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

El Paso Fire Department is awarded the Mission Lifeline EMS Silver Award by the American Heart Association

 

 

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

The following member of the public commented:

  1. Mr. Jose Barriga
  2. Ms. Wally Cech
  3. Mr. Ken Margherio
  4. Mr. James Perry
  5. Ms. Lisa Turner
  6. Ms. Patricia Johnson
  7. Mr. Hector Montes
  8. Mr. Leo Mendoza
  9. Ms. Susana Villa

 

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Ordaz, 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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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – CONSENT AGENDA

Motion made by Representative Romero, seconded by Representative Niland, 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 Svarzbein, 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 July 14, 2015, the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of July 13, 2015, the Special City Council Meetings - FY2016 Budget Hearings of July 6, 2015, July 7, 2015, and the Special City Council Meeting of July 13, 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 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City

 

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

 

  1. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and Texas Department of Public Safety to allow for a reimbursement program to compensate the City for travel expenses incurred by the Tactical Flight Officer assigned to Department of Public Safety’s Aircraft Section. 

 

  1. That the reimbursement program is in the public interest of the residents of El Paso by enhancing the interagency cooperation between law enforcement aircraft and ground units.

 

  1. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to sign any related paperwork to submit related invoices or receive reimbursement, and accept, reject, alter or terminate the resulting reimbursement program, authorize budget transfers, and submit necessary revisions.

 

  1. The term of this Agreement shall start July 22, 2015 for a term of twenty-four (24) months with up to five (5) options for renewal, each renewal being for another two (2) year term. 

 

  1. No cash or in-kind match is required.

 

 

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4.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

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4.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lots      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lots      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lots      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

Lots      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 20     , 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lot      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lot      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lot      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lot      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as Lot      ), Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as      , Block            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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,      , 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:

     , more particularly described as            Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #     

to be $     .     , 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       day of      , 2013, 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       AND      /100 DOLLARS ($     .     ) 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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4.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE DUPLICATE Resolutions that the Solid Waste liens posted below be approved.

 

3732 Sheppard Avenue                                   $356.56    Trien, John H.

 

4005 Thomason Avenue                                  $295.40    Ikhlail, Ahmad & Khlayel, Issa

 

4007 Thomason Avenue                                  $269.42    Ikhlail, Ahmad, & Khlayel, Issa

 

PID #L447-999-086B-9200                              $396.34    Land America Construction

 

7249 Stiles Drive                                              $510.14    Ochoa, Dolores & David

 

7100 Tangerine Lane                                       $298.10    Moreno, Meliton P            .

 

3332 Voss Drive                                               $314.61    Diaz, Kari H.

 

5725 Sherbrooke Avenue                                $340.59    Nelson, Charles E.

 

9305 Socorro Road                                          $407.98    Watson, Angelina T. (LT LE)

 

12041 Van Gogh Drive                                    $325.43    Martinez, Juan & Frances

 

1011 S Virginia Street Rear                             $276.99    Guenther, La Vida

 

4819 Vista Del Monte A                                   $314.88    Stevens, Linda A.

 

 

 

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5.

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

 

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5.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

 

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso, as trustee, acquired title to the properties described below by Sheriff's Tax Deed because no bids were received when the properties were offered for sale and the officer making the sale bid the properties off to the City of El Paso, all in accordance with Section 34.01 of the Texas Property Tax Code; and

 

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso desires the sheriff of El Paso County to sell said properties in accordance with Section 34.05, subsections ( c ) and ( d ) of the Texas Property Tax Code;

 

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

 

            THAT  the City of El Paso hereby requests the sheriff of El Paso County to sell in accordance with Section 34.05 subsections  ( c ) and ( d ) of the Texas Property Tax Code the following parcels:

 

  1. Lots 15 and 16, Block 23, East El Paso, an Addition to the City of El Paso, being more particularly described in Clerk’s File #96030222, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas.
  2. 0.031 acre, more or less, out of Lot 10, Block 3, Colonia Los Cuatro, an Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, as described in Volume 1179, Page 630, Official Records of Real Property of El Paso County, Texas.
  3. Improvements only, Lot 8 and the West 9 ft. of Lot 7, Block 51, Bassett, an Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. 
  4. Lot 8 and the West 9.00 ft. of Lot 7, Block 51, Bassett, an Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas as described in Volume 1478, Page 67, Deed Records of El Paso County, Texas.
  5. Lot 19, Block 21, Del Norte Acres, an Addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Front of Book 581, Deed Records, no recorded in Volume 8, Page 54, Map Records of El Paso County, Texas.

 

 

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6.

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

 

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6.1.

*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 City Manager be authorized to sign a License Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“City”) and El Paso Natural Gas Company, L.L.C. (“EPNG”) to allow EPNG to use approximately 6.4 acres of City-owned real property within the Keystone Business Park Subdivision, El Paso, Texas, as a temporary work space and staging area as it lowers and extends two existing pipelines across Interstate 10 right of way near the Resler Drive Interchange which relocation is required for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Interstate 10 D/C Expansion Project.

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

Ms. Lisa Turner, citizen, commented.

 

 

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6.2.

*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 City Manager be authorized to sign an Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Quantum Engineering Consultants, Inc., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “Edna Avenue Street & Drainage Improvements” for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Seventy Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty Seven and 96/100 Dollars ($177,787.96); and 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 agreement.

 

 

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7.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

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7.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

 

That the following agencies be approved as recipients of grant funding under the Community Solutions for Substance Abuse confiscated funds grant program,

 

  1. Emergence Health Network (Project Venire, Treatment)  $49,196.00
  2. Communities in Schools (Choices, Prevention) $49,996.00
  3. El Paso Police Department Foundation (Spice Is Not Nice, Prevention) $50,000.00

 

And that the City Manager be authorized to sign any and all documents necessary to contract with the identified agencies to provide substance abuse prevention, intervention and treatment services, to include the contract in substantial conformity with Exhibit "A".

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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8.

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

 

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Representative Larry Romero to the Financial Audit and Oversight Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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8.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Representative Carl Robinson to the Financial Audit and Oversight Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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8.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Representative Cortney Niland to the Financial Audit and Oversight Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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9.

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

 

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9.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Joe Fierro, Jr., to the Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

 

 

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9.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Representative Peter Svarzbein to the Financial Audit and Oversight Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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9.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Representative Peter Svarzbein to the City Employees’ Pension Fund Board by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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9.4.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Representative Claudia Ordaz to the City Employees’ Pension Fund Board by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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10.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

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10.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Representative Michiel Noe to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee by Mayor Oscar Leeser.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

 

 

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11.

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

 

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11.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried that the following tax refunds be APPROVED, subject to auditor approval:

  1. Valley Supermarket, Ltd. in the amount of $14,633.79 overpayment on January 15, 2013 of 2012 taxes.  (Geo. # W145-999-0300-3820)

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

 

 

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12.

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

 

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12.1.

*Motion made, seconded and unanimously carried to APPROVE for notation the donation of $500 from Western Refining Southwest Inc. for District #8 Summer Programming including “Movies in the Park”, South Side Block Party, and youth sport activities.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

 

 

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13.

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

 

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13.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 5 – Business License and Permit Regulations – Chapter 5.12 – Dealers in Secondhand Goods, Dealers in Crafted Precious Metals, Coin Dealers and Pawnbrokers – in its entirety relating to all provisions including clarifications and revisions of definitions and exclusions; clarifications and revisions of administration; clarification and revisions regarding license application, investigation, issuance, denial, appeal and restrictions; clarification and revisions of records requirements; clarification and revisions of inspection and retainment of goods; and clarification and revisions regarding violations and penalties pursuant to Sections 5.12.220 and 5.12.230 of the ordinance.

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

 

 

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14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

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14.1.

An Ordinance vacating a portion of Oregon Street and Mills Avenue right-of-ways, within Mills Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: South of San Jacinto Plaza; Applicant: Mills Plaza Promenade, LLC; SURW12-00020

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

 

 

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14.2.

An Ordinance vacating an easement located on a portion of Lot 5, Block 10, Sierra Crest Replat B, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  Subject Property: North of Robinson & East of Okeefe; Applicant: Douglas Chan SUET15-00001

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

 

 

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14.3.

An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Spaces), Chapter 13.36 (Parades and Public Assemblies), Section 13.36.050 (Costs and Fees), to delete Subsections (E) and (F) of the El Paso Municipal Code to increase public accessibility to and ease of participation in a funding assistance program for eligible parade events; the penalty being as provided for in Section 13.36.100 (Violation–Penalty) of the El Paso City Code.

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

 

 

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15.

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

 

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15.1.

An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.46 (Wage Theft) in order to amend Section 3.46.020(b) duties of the Wage Theft Coordinator to include additional duties, amend Section 3.46.030 (a) inclusion in database to include additional evidence considerations to not include an employer in the wage theft adjudication database, amend Section 3.46.030(c) removal from database to add a cause for removal from the wage theft adjudication database, add section 3.46.070 city permits, licenses, and registrations to establish the procedure for denial of issuance and renewal of certain permits, licenses, and registrations for applicants with a wage theft adjudication record, and add Section 3.46.080 permits, licenses, and registrations -appeal process; the penalty as provided in Section 3.46.070 of the El Paso City Code.

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 28, 2015

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

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16.

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

 

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16.1.

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Taser International, Inc. for the purchase of 115 yellow class III X26P Tasers, Blackhawk holsters and 115 battery packs.

 

Department:                           Police

Award to:                                Taser International, Inc.

                                               Scottsdale, AZ

Total Estimated Award:          $150,790.63

Account No.:                          321-21020-531090-1000-P2140

Funding Source:                     General Funds - Ammunition Supplies

Sole Source No.:                    2015-1019

 

This is a purchase pursuant to the Public Health and Safety Exemption, 252.022 (a) (2) of the Texas Local Government Code, unit price contract.

 

Additionally it is requested that the City Attorney’s Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

 

 

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17.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

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17.1.

ORDINANCE 018388

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST15-00004 TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH A REDUCTION IN LOT WIDTH AND AREA ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT 13, SUNLAND GARDENS, 8844 SUNLAND ROAD, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.10.280 INFILL DEVELOPMENT OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 8844 SUNLAND ROAD. PROPERTY OWNER: MANUEL GRANADOS AND GUILLERMINA L. GRANADOS. PZST15-00004

 

Motion duly made by Representative Ordaz, 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 Svarzbein, 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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17.2.

ORDINANCE 018389

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.18 (SIGN REGULATIONS), ARTICLE IV (ON PREMISE SIGN REGULATIONS), SECTION 20.18.400 (GENERAL) TO REVISE SIGN STANDARDS FOR CHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC VARIABLE MESSAGE SIGNS TO REMOVE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FROM CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS.   THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Mr. Carlos Gallinar, Deputy Director for Planning and Inspections, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Motion duly made by Representative Niland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, 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 Svarzbein, Romero, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, and Niland

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Limón

 

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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17.3.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE four weeks the public hearing on an Ordinance changing the zoning of Tract 6C, Block 15, Ysleta Grant, East of Knowles Way and South of Lomaland Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special Development), and imposing conditions. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: East of Knowles Way and South of Lomaland Drive. Property Owner: Christopher Kangur. PZRZ15-00009

 

 

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18.

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

 

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18.1.

ORDINANCE 018390

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.018031 ESTABLISHING DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES FOR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL TO PLACE MATTERS ON THE AGENDA FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

 

Representatives Noe and Robinson commented.

 

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

 

The following members of the public commented:

1.    Mr. Jose Barriga

  1. Ms. Lisa Turner

 

Motion duly made by Representative Acosta, 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 Svarzbein, 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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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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19.

Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development

 

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19.1.

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 City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Downtown New Construction Incentive Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Franklin Avenue Apartments, LLC, the tenant, pursuant to the City’s Downtown Sustainable Cities Center Policy, for the construction of a 0.357 acre multifamily housing complex on the vacant lot of 617 Franklin Avenue, El Paso, Texas 79901.

 

Ms. Jessica Herrera, Redevelopment Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

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

 

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

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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20.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

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20.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

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

 

            That the City Council hereby waives the two factor requirement to designate a property with an infill development overlay pursuant to Municipal Code 20.10.280A for the following property legally described as Lot 10, Block 1, Emerald Valley Estates Replat A, 709 Woodfield Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.

 

Mr. Carlos Gallinar, Deputy Director for Planning and Inspections, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representative Noe commented.

 

Motion made by Representative Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried to APRROVE the Resolution.

 

 

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21.

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

 

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21.1.

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

 

    Ramos Court, Little Flower Road, and Manning Way Street and Drainage Improvements, District 3, Joe Vela, 212-1848

 

Mr. Joe Vela, Capital Improvement, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representative Acosta commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

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22.

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

 

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22.1.

1ST MOTION

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:50 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

 

2ND MOTION

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:44 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

3RD AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the Resolution on the rate adjustment sought by Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., in the El Paso Area Rate Review filing of March 31, 2015.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Niland

 

Mr. Norman Gordon, outside utility counsel, gave legal advice.

 

 

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23.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

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23.1.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried to DELETE the item to designate the segment of Loop 375 from I-10 to State highway 62/180 Montana Highway “Joseph C.  Pickett Expressway” and leave the access roads named “Joe Battle”.

 

Representatives Acosta, Noe, and Limón commented.

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:50 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 Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Romero, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 11:44 a.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

San Jacinto Plaza Redesign, Solicitation No. 2014-043; Matter No. 12-1004-214 (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX2.

Barron Park, Contract No. 2014-007; Matter No. 13-1004-392 (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX3.

Monthly update from Legal Department regarding pending litigation, claims, real estate transactions and contract negotiations.  (Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 and 551.087)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX4.

Claim of Investment Builders, Inc., Our File No.15-1039-507 (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 11:47 a.m.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Niland

 

                 

 

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

 

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk