DEE MARGO
MAYOR
TOMMV GONZALEZ
CITY MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL
PETER SVARZBEIN , DISTRICT I
ALEXSANDRA ANNELLO, DISTRICT 2
CASSANDRA HERNANDEZ, DISTRICT 3
SAM MORGAN, OISTRICT4
ISABEL SALCIOO, DISTRICT 5
CLAUDIA L. RODRIGUEZ, DISTRICT 6 HENRY RIVERA, DISTRICT 7
CISSY LIZARRAGA, DISTRICT 8
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9:00 AM
emergency this meeting was conducted via telephonic and videoconference platforms.
……………………………………………………………………………ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City Council met on the above time and date via videoconference. Meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. Mayor Dee Margo present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call: Peter Svarzbein, Alexsandra Annello, Cassandra Hernandez, Sam Morgan, Isabel Salcido, Claudia Rodriguez, and Henry Rivera. Cissy Lizarraga joined the meeting at 9:03 a.m.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
1ST MOTION
Motion made Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to APPROVE 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, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, and Rivera NAYS: Representatives Annello and Lizarraga
2ND MOTION
Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to RECONSIDER the items on the Consent Agenda.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
……………………………………………………………………………………………CONSENT AGENDA- APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management
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1.1. Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 2020 Work Session.
Motion made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the item.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NO ACTION was taken on this item.
3. Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso
3.1. R E S O L U T I ON
WHEREAS, Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes municipalities and counties to create public improvement districts ("PIO").
WHEREAS, Ranchos Real Land Holdings, LLC ("Developer") is the owner of real property located in El Paso County, but within the City of El Paso's extraterritorial jurisdiction, described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Property").
WHEREAS, the Developer desires that the County of El Paso, Texas establish one or more PlOs covering all or any portion of the Property.
WHEREAS, a County may establish PIDs within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City provided the City does not object to their establishment.
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the proposed development and has no objection to the establishment of one or more PIDs by the County of El Paso, Texas with respect to the Property.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT, the City Council of the City of El Paso makes no objection to the establishment of one or more PIDs by the County of El Paso, Texas with respect to the development of the Property.
Mr. Kevin Smith, Planning and Inspections Deputy Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Hernandez, Salcido, Rivera, and Lizarraga commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Mr. Philip Etiwe, Planning and Inspections Director
2. Mr. Sam Rodriguez, Chief Operations and Transportation Officer
3. Mr. Cary Westin, Senior Deputy City Manager of Economic Development and Tourism
4. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
Mr. Doug Schwartz, Representative for Ranchos Real, commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Morgan, and carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Morgan, Salcido, and Rivera NAYS: Representatives Annello, Hernandez, Rodriguez, and Lizarraga
Mayor Margo broke the tie by voting "Aye"
The Regular City Council meeting was RECESSED at 10:04 a.m. in order to convene the Mass Transit Department Board meeting.
The Regular City Council meeting was RECONVENED at 10:32 a.m.
The Regular City Council meeting was RECESSED at 11:55 a.m.
The Regular City Council meeting was RECONVENED at 12:01 p.m. in order to hear public comment.
Mr. Adrian Slater, citizen, commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Salcido, 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:
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
4. Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development:
4.1. An Ordinance waiving certain City of El Paso fees and costs associated with the
establishment and operation of the Downtown Management District sponsored Downtown Outdoor Dining Area and Enhanced Downtown Sanitation Program, both of which may include encroachments on and/or rental of public right-of-way in Downtown El Paso during the 2020 calendar year and through January 5, 2021.
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AUGUST 18, 2020
REGULAR AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
5. Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City
5.1. Pursuant to Section 370.002 of the Texas Local Government Code, City Council will conduct public hearings every three years to review and take action on the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance, El Paso City Code Title 10 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare), Chapter 20 (Offenses By or Against Minors), Sections 010-054 (related to curfew), to determine whether the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance should be continued, modified, or abolished.
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:33 a.m.
Representative Hernandez commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Assistant Chief of Police Zina Silva
2. Ms. Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager of Public Safety
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to CLOSE the Public Hearing at 10:35 a.m.
AYES: Representative Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
6.1. Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget, as amended, for the City of El Paso, filed by
the City Manager with the City Clerk on July 17, 2020, which begins on September 1, 2020 an ends August 31, 2021.
The Public Hearing was opened at 10:35 a.m.
Ms. Tracey Jerome, Deputy City Manager of Quality of Life, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Representatives Svarzbein and Annello commented. The following City staff members commented:
1. Mr. Robert Cortinas, Chief Financial Officer
2. Mr. Cary Westin, Senior Deputy City Manager of Economic Development and Tourism
3. Mr. Ben Fyffe, Cultural Affairs sand Recreation Director
4. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to CLOSE the Public Hearing at 11:04 a.m. and POSTPONE the final vote on the budget until August 18, 2020.
AYES: Representative Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS
7.1. 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 Golf Course Operation and Concession Agreement ("Agreement") for Butterfield Trail Golf Course by and between the City of El Paso ("Lesson and Spirit Golf Management, LLC ("Concessionaire"), for a percentage rental of certain gross receipts from the Effective Date through December 31, 2021, and thereafter for the greater of said percentage rental or a minimum annual guarantee of $125,000 per year through December 31, 2023 and then $191,000 beginning on January 1, 2024, for a ten (10) year initial term with the option to extend for an additional ten (10) years, for the following described property:
Approximately 9,909,900 square feet of land being a portion of Sections 22, 23, 26 and 27, Block 80, Township 2, Texas and Pacific Railroad Company Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, municipally known and numbered as 1858 Cottonwood Drive, El Paso, Texas.
The City Manager is further authorized to exercise any rights and responsibilities under the Agreement and sign any documents and contract amendments that do not affect the rent amount or term of the Agreement.
Mr. Terry Sharpe, Aviation Assistant Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Representatives Svarzbein and Annello commented. The following City staff members commented:
1. Mr. Sam Rodriguez, Chief Operations and Transportation Officer
2. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Annelle, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Rodriguez
8.1. R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on February 5, 2013 the City Council approved the "2012 Quality of Life Bond Proposed 3 Year Roll-out Plan"; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2016 the City Council approved the list of project referenced as the "City of El Paso 2012 Quality of Life Bond Issuance FY2020 Plan" ("Plan"), as the 2012 Quality of Life Bond 5 Year implementation plan for FY2015-2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2019 the Plan was amended to include projects originally planned for FY2021-2023 in order for the implementation of the identified projects to begin by FY2020; and
WHEREAS, for certain approved projects the City has identified additional scope elements to address operational requirements and/or enhance the amenities available to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the "2012 Quality of Life Bond Proposed 3 Year Roll-out Plan" to defer projects that will increase operational costs until such time that the City determines that operational funds will be available to sustain the operation of the facilities due to the effects of COVID-19 on the City's budget; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allocate investment earnings of Quality of Life funds in the amount of $3,492,467.00 as additional funds to the identified Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 projects in Exhibit "A" of this resolution.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the City Council authorizes the City Manager to delay projects that are part of the amended "2012 Quality of Life Bond Proposed 3 Year Roll-out Plan" which will increase operational costs until such time the City determines that operational funds are available and approves the allocation of additional funds of investment interest earnings of Quality of Life funds in the amount of $3,492,467.00 to the identified Proposition 1 and Proposition 2 projects in Exhibit "A" of this resolution to meet funding gaps.
Mr. Sam Rodriguez, Chief Operations and Transportation Officer, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, and Lizarraga commented.
The following City staff members commented:
i. Mr. Tracey Jerome, Deputy City Manager of Quality of Life
ii. Mr. Robert Cortinas, Chief Financial Officer
Motion made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN the Regular City Council meeting at 12:01 p.m.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga
NAYS: None
Laura D. Prine, City Clerk