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Dee Margo |
Peter Svarzbein, District 1 |
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Mayor |
Alexsandra Annello, District 2 |
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Cassandra Hernandez, District 3 |
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Sam Morgan, District 4 |
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Tommy Gonzalez |
Isabel Salcido, District 5 |
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City Manager |
Claudia L. Rodriguez, District 6 |
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Henry Rivera, District 7 |
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Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 |
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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES AUGUST 31, 2020 |
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Due to the temporary suspension of Open Meetings laws due to the COVID-19 emergency this meeting was conducted via telephonic and videoconference formats. |
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The City Council of the City Council met on the above time and date via videoconference. Meeting was called to order at 9:44 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, Henry Rivera and Cissy Lizarraga. |
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Presentation and discussion by the COVID-19 Response and Recovery Cross-Functional Team providing information on key activities, efforts and processes.
1. Overview (Tommy Gonzalez)
City Manager Tommy Gonzalez introduced the item and provided a brief overview of the presentation.
a) COVID-19 Updates (Land Ports of Entry Limitations) (Karla Nieman) b) Emergency Ordinances (Karla Nieman) c) City Attorney’s Office COVID-19 Support (Karla Nieman)
Ms. Karla Nieman, City Attorney, Ms. Ana Schumacher, Assistant City Attorney, and Ms. Wendy Vineyard, Assistant City Attorney, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
2. Cross Functional Team Operations (Chief Mario D’Agostino)
Fire Chief Mario D’Agostino presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
3. Team Lead Reports:
1. Health Focus (Hector Ocaranza, M.D.) 2. Data Analysis (David Coronado) 3. Financial Focus (Robert Cortinas) 4. Testing Recap and Update (Tracey Jerome) 5. Education, Communication and Compliance (Dionne Mack, Ellen Smyth and Jessica Herrera) 6. Economic Recovery (Jessica Herrera) 7. Operations Focus (Cary Westin)
The following City staff members presented PowerPoint presentations (copies on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
3. Ms. Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Rivera, and Lizarraga commented.
The following City staff members responded to questions from Mayor and Council:
1. Police Commander Humberto Talamantes 2. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager 3. Ms. Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety 4. Mr. David Coronado, International Bridges Director 5. Assistant Police Chief Victor Pasillas 6. Mr. Alex Hoffman, Capital Improvement Assistant Director 7. Ms. Claudia Lujan, Interim Human Resources Director 8. Ms. Norma Martinez, Libraries Director
Ms. Yvette Renteria, citizen, commented.
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ORDINANCE 019089
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 019035 EXTENDING A DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas declared a state of disaster and the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency in relation to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Mayor signed a Local Emergency Declaration and requested the aid of the State Government pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 418.108; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to El Paso City Code Section 2.48.020(C), a local state of disaster declaration may not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except by or with the consent of City Council; and
WHEREAS, City Charter Section 3.10 allows for the City Council to adopt an emergency ordinance to meet a public emergency affecting, life, health, property or the public peace; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019035, Extending a Disaster Declaration Due to a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, El Paso City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019035 extending the City’s Disaster Declaration due to a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, since March 2020, El Paso City Council re-enacted Emergency Ordinance No. 019035 five times, with the most recent extension taking place on August 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2020, Governor Abbott similarly renewed the State’s COVID-19 Disaster Declaration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 3.10, every emergency ordinance shall stand repealed automatically as of the 31st day following the date on which it was adopted, but may be re-enacted to continue a Disaster Declaration; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Ordinance No. 019081 which re-enacts Emergency Ordinance No. 019035 is set to expire on September 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the number of COVID-19 cases in El Paso is approaching 20,000; and
WHEREAS, though the community is beginning to see decreased spread of COVID-19, Governor Abbott urged El Pasoans to remain vigilant during his August 13th visit to El Paso; and
WHEREAS, the condition necessitating a declaration of a state of disaster continues to exist.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL PASO, TEXAS:
Representatives Svarzbein and Hernandez commented.
Ms. Karla Nieman, City Attorney, commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Lizarraga, and unanimously carried to ADOPT the Emergency Ordinance.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None MAYOR MARGO CONSENTED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE |
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ORDINANCE 019090
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING AND AMENDING EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 019036; AS AMENDED AND RE-ENACTED BY EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 019062; AND AS FURTHER AMENDED BY EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 019068; PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 8
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas declared a state of disaster and the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency in relation to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, by proclamation issued on March 13, 2020, the Mayor declared a local state of disaster for the City of El Paso resulting from a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council, pursuant to City Charter Section 3.10, adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019036 to meet a public emergency affecting, life, health, property or the public peace; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019045, amending Emergency Ordinance No. 019036; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019051, an Emergency Ordinance Amending and Re-Enacting Emergency Ordinance No. 019036; and
WHEREAS, on May 11, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019056, an Emergency Ordinance Re-Enacting Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019062, an Emergency Ordinance Re-Enacting and Amending Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019068, an Emergency Ordinance Re-Enacting and Amending Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2020, the City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019081, an Emergency Ordinance Re-Enacting Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City Charter Section 3.10, every emergency ordinance shall stand repealed automatically as of the 31st day following the date on which it was adopted, but may be re-enacted if the emergency still exists; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Ordinance No. 019081 which re-enacts Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended, is set to expire on September 3, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a disaster continues to exist and requires that certain emergency measures be taken to meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to re-enact its March 17, 2020, Emergency Ordinance No. 019036 as amended by Emergency Ordinance Nos. 019062 and 019068, which shall remain in effect until September 30, 2020 or until otherwise terminated, re-enacted, or superseded by a conflicting El Paso Local Health Authority order, or state or federal law or order; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Emergency Ordinance No. 019036, as amended, to suspend the Rules of Order for City Council to allow for Work Sessions and City Council meetings to be held virtually starting at 3:30 P.M. on Mondays and Tuesdays, respectively.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL PASO, TEXAS:
SUSPENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES AND RULES
iv. The following sections of the Resolution Amending the Rules of Order for the El Paso City Council, (the “Rules of Order”), Revised, as Effective March 3, 2020, including but not limited to exhibits, is hereby temporarily suspended and amended as follows:
a) All references to 9:00 a.m. are changed to 3:30 P.M. b) All references to 12:00 noon is changed to 6:00 P.M.
Except as amended herein, the remainder of the Rules of Order are not suspended or amended, and remain in full force and effect. This Rule shall take effect on September 14, 2020.
This ordinance is adopted as an emergency measure with the unanimous vote of the City Council Representatives present and the consent of the Mayor and pursuant to Section 3.10.
Except as specified in a preceding section, this emergency ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication and it is accordingly so ordained. This ordinance shall remain in effect for 30 days, unless re-enacted in accordance with City Charter section 3.10 or until the state of disaster is terminated, whichever is sooner.
Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Ms. Karla Nieman, City Attorney 2. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager 3. Mr. Cary Westin, Senior Deputy City Manager of Economic Development and Tourism 4. Ms. Laura Prine, City Clerk 5. Ms. Laura Cruz-Acosta, Strategic Communications Director
1ST MOTION Motion made by Representative Rodriguez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and unanimously carried to AMEND the Ordinance by changing the time from 4:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. on Number 2, Section 4, Suspension and Modification of Ordinances and Rules.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None MAYOR MARGO CONSENTED TO THE AMENDMENT
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to ADOPT the Emergency Ordinance.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None MAYOR MARGO CONSENTED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE |
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ORDINANCE 019091
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE INSTITUTING EMERGENCY MEASURES TO ALLOW TEMPORARY USES ON THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY BY SUSPENDING VARIOUS CITY ORDINANCES; PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 6.
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas declared a state of disaster and the President of the United States of America declared a national emergency in relation to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, by proclamation issued on March 13, 2020, the Mayor declared a local state of disaster for the City of El Paso resulting from a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, El Paso City Council adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 019035 extending the City’s Disaster Declaration due to a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, since March 17, 2020, El Paso City Council re-enacted its Emergency Ordinance extending the City’s Disaster Declaration five times, with the most recent extension taking place on August 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2020, Governor Abbott similarly renewed the State’s COVID-19 Disaster Declaration; and
WHEREAS, Governor Abbott’s Executive Order No. 28 (“GA-28”) limits a majority of business establishments, including restaurants’ dine-in services, to 50% percent total listed occupancy, but does not restrict outdoor areas, events or establishments; and
WHEREAS, El Paso City Charter Section 3.10 allows City Council to adopt an emergency ordinance to meet a public emergency affecting life, health, property, or the public peace; and
WHEREAS, the El Paso City Council desires to support restaurants and similar establishments in their efforts to safely operate during the COVID-19 pandemic by further facilitating outdoor service and dining opportunities; and
WHEREAS, to that end, the El Paso City Council hereby suspends various sections of the El Paso City Code to facilitate temporary uses on the public right of way and private property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EL PASO, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. SUSPENSION AND MODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES
A. The following El Paso City Code provisions are hereby suspended, only as they apply to the temporary uses identified and described in this Ordinance under Section 2(B) below:
Title Section Sub-Section Name Title 9 9.12 9.12.010 Food And Food Handling Establishments- Definitions Title 9 9.12 9.12.050 Food And Food Handling Establishments- Permit-Contents Title 12 12.20 12.20.090 Traffic Control Devices-Display of unauthorized signs Title 12 12.30 12.30.030 Temporary Traffic Control-Permit required Title 12 12.30 12.30.040 Temporary Traffic Control-Failure to obtain a temporary traffic control permit Title 12 12.30 12.30.050 Temporary Traffic Control-Permit application Title 12 12.30 12.30.060 Temporary Traffic Control-Permit bond and insurance required Title 12 12.30 12.30.070 Temporary Traffic Control-Permit fees Title 12 12.30 12.30.120 Temporary Traffic Control-Correction of violations, removal of traffic control devices, fees Title 12 12.30 12.30.160 Temporary Traffic Control-Violation Title 12 12.36 12.36.030 One-Way Streets-Restricting direction at certain times Title 12 12.44 12.44.030 Stopping, Standing, And Parking Generally-Proximity to curb Title 12 12.44 12.44.180 Stopping, Standing, And Parking Generally-Regulations pertaining to certain special situations Title 12 12.44 12.44.240 Stopping, Standing, And Parking Generally-Temporary no parking zones Title 12 12.44 12.44.290 Stopping, Standing, And Parking Generally-Restrictions on parking in downtown parking districts Title 12 12.52 12.52.010 Parking Restrictions on Certain Streets- Applicability Title 12 12.56 12.56.020 Parking Meters-Installation Title 12 12.56 12.56.040 Parking Meters-Operation—Time limits Title 12 12.68 12.68.020 Visibility Obstructions-Plants, objects, vehicles over three feet Title 12 12.76 12.76.070 Bicycles-Riding on right side of street Title 12 12.76 12.76.120 Bicycles-Use of parking meters Title 12 12.76 12.76.160 Bicycles-Effect of regulations Title 12 12.76 12.76.170 Bicycles-Violation-Penalty Title 12 12.80 12.80.150 Miscellaneous Traffic Regulations-Storing Vehicles in streets Title 12 12.88 12.88.030 Schedules-Schedule III-Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets Title 12 12.88 12.88.040 Schedules-Schedule IV-Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets Title 12 12.88 12.88.150 Schedule XIV-Speed limits Title 13 13.20 13.20.040 Miscellaneous Street And Sidewalk Use Regulations-Selling merchandise prohibited on and near public right-of-way Title 13 13.20 13.20.060 Miscellaneous Street And Sidewalk Use Regulations-Receiving and forwarding goods on sidewalks Title 13 13.24 13.24.200 City Parks and Recreation Areas-Park and recreation facility use and fee authorization Title 13 13.32 13.32.010 Temporary Events-Definitions Title 13 13.32 13.32.020 Temporary Events-Permit required Title 13 13.32 13.32.030 Temporary Events-Permit application Title 13 13.32 13.32.050 Temporary Events-Costs and fees Title 13 13.32 13.32.090 Temporary Events-Violation-Penalty Title 13 13.38 13.38.020 Special Events-Definitions Title 13 13.38 13.38.030 Special Events-Permit required Title 13 13.38 13.38.040 Special Events-Permit application Title 13 13.38 13.38.050 Special Events-Permitting Criteria Title 13 13.38 13.38.060 Special Events-Costs and fees Title 13 13.38 13.38.110 Special Events-Violation-Penalty Title 15 15.08 15.08.010 Street Rentals-Purpose Title 15 15.08 15.08.120 Street Rentals-Special privilege licenses and permits Title 15 15.08 15.08.125 Street Rentals-Violation and penalty Title 18 18.02 18.02.106.22 Building And Construction Administrative Code-Temporary structures Title 18 18.02 18.02.106.23 Building And Construction Administrative Code-Permit Fees-Sidewalk, street, alley, public right-of-way, and parking meter space, rental Title 20 20.02 20.02.936 Definitions-Sign, special event directional Title 20 20.02 20.02.1076 Definitions-Temporary events on public rights-of-way Title 20 20.04 20.04.640 Administrative Provisions-Temporary Permits Title 20 20.04 20.04.660 Administrative Provisions-Signs in public rights-of-way Title 20 20.10 20.10.410 Supplemental Use Regulations-Off-street parking (serving another property) Title 20 20.10 20.10.630 Supplemental Use Regulations-Storage of supplies (in connection with a permitted use) Title 20 20.10 20.10.680 Supplemental Use Regulations- Temporary Uses Title 20 20.10 20.10.720 Supplemental Use Regulations- Unenclosed parking space shelters Title 20 20.14 20.14.020 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Scope Title 20 20.14 20.14.050 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Parking requirements and standards Title 20 20.14 20.14.060 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Shared parking Title 20 20.14 20.14.070 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Parking reductions Title 20 20.14 20.14.120 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Bicycle parking on city right of way Title 20 20.14 20.14.200 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Applicability Title 20 20.14 20.14.210 Off-Street Parking, Loading And Storage Standards-Standards
B. Any other provisions of the El Paso City Code not mentioned above that may govern the temporary uses described in Section 2(B) below are also suspended.
C. Any of the aforementioned provisions that do not apply to the temporary uses on public right of way and private property identified in Section 2(B) below as permitted by this Emergency Ordinance are not suspended or amended, and remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF A PILOT PROGRAM
A. The City Manager or designee (“City Administration”) shall create temporary requirements, application, and permit to allow/facilitate the temporary uses described in Section 2(B) below for the duration of this Ordinance (“Pilot Program”). Any persons wishing to use public right of way or private property for any temporary uses allowed under Section 2(B) below must submit an application, receive a permit, and abide by all the requirements of this Ordinance and the permit. It is a violation of this Ordinance for a person to use public right of way or private property for any temporary uses described in Section 2(B) below in violation of the requirements of this Ordinance and/or an issued permit.
B. The following are the temporary uses allowed under the Pilot Program:
1. Safe Streets. “Safe Streets” means the occupation of a portion of the public right of way that is currently used as on-street parking and/or automobile traffic that shall be utilized for additional outdoor public space. This space shall be used for the following purposes:
a. Ped-Way (Pedestrian Lane): “Ped-Way (Pedestrian Lane)” means the use and occupation of an area that is to be utilized for outdoor recreational purposes, including but not limited to, pedestrian movement, bicycling, and/or Shared Use Mobility Devices. b. ROW Café: “ROW Café” means the use and occupation of an area that is to be utilized for businesses to provide additional space for outdoor dining and seating, space for patrons, and merchandise, which encompasses a partial street closure of the entire block, which may or may not include on-street parking, directly fronting only their establishment. c. Parking-parklet: “Parking-parklet” means the use and occupation of an area that is to be utilized for businesses to provide additional space outdoor dining and seating, space for patrons, and merchandise, which encompasses on-street parking spaces directly abutting only their establishment.
2. Safe Business. “Safe Business” means the use and occupation of a portion of private property that is currently used as off-street surface parking spaces serving the abutting commercial establishment shall be utilized for additional outdoor dining space, outdoor queuing, and order pick-up and drop-off serving only their establishment.
3. Safe Food Court. “Safe Food Court” means the use and occupation of a portion of public right of way or the occupation of a portion private property currently used as shared off-street parking, that is to be utilized and shared by multiple restaurants and/or food trucks for the purpose of outdoor dining and seating, which may or may not abut their establishment.
C. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the requirements created by City Administration for the Pilot Program must require all applicants and participants:
1. To follow all applicable local, state, and federal orders and guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control pertaining to COVID-19,
2. Continue to allow for the passage of pedestrian traffic at all times,
3. Not allow encroachment into handicap parking/ramps or otherwise reduce the ADAAA accessibility of the site,
4. Require ADAA compliance for access to the outdoor area,
5. Not impede flow from building exits,
6. Be in compliance with any fire and safety ordinances,
7. Be in compliance with TABC rules and regulations,
8. To indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City for all claims resulting from the applicant’s and/or the applicant’s employees’, contractors’, licensees’, and/or invitees’ use of public right of way or private property for temporary uses,
9. To release the City from all claims related to the applicant’s use of public right of way or private property for temporary uses,
10. To pay for any damage caused to the public right of way caused by the applicant or the applicant’s employees’, contractors’, licensees’, and/or invitees’.
D. The City Attorney’s Office is authorized to grant waivers of requirements in Section 2(C) (8), (9), and (10) above.
E. All persons and businesses wishing to use the right of way or private property as described in the Pilot Program must comply with the requirements herein as well as any requirements established by City Administration for the Pilot Program.
SECTION 3. LIMITATIONS
A. The provisions suspended by this ordinance remain applicable to any temporary uses not addressed by the Pilot Program. Any person wishing to use public right of way or private property not subject to the Pilot Program must comply with all requirements of the El Paso City Code.
B. Nothing in this ordinance grants any permanent rights to any person pertaining the right of way. Nothing in this ordinance limits the City’s control over municipal rights of way. Nothing in this ordinance constitutes a vacation of any portion of the public right of way.
C. Nothing in this Ordinance allows for any permanent uses of the right of way.
D. All authorizations to use the public right of way or private property under this Ordinance and/or the Pilot Program are revocable at any time for any reason at the sole discretion of the City Administration for the City of El Paso.
SECTION 4. ADMINISTRATIVE TERMINATION OF PILOT PROGRAM
Due to the uncertainty caused by this pandemic, the City Administration is authorized to terminate the Pilot Program and any uses of public right of way or private property under this order if in the discretion of City Administration such termination is necessary for the health, safety, or welfare of the community. If City Administration terminates the Pilot Program, then all City Code provisions suspended under this order are reinstated as of the date of termination of the Pilot Program.
SECTION 5. DURATION OF SUSPENSION
The suspension or modification of the ordinances and regulations listed herein shall remain in effect for 30 days, unless re-enacted in accordance with City Charter Section 3.10 or until the state of disaster is terminated, whichever is sooner.
SECTION 6. PENALTIES
A. These regulations shall have the effect of ordinances when duly filed with the City Clerk.
B. A person who violates any provision of these regulations and/or the requirements established by the City Administration pertaining to the Pilot Program under this Ordinance, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).
SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that phrases, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance are severable. If any part of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect the remaining phrases, sentences, paragraphs and sections.
SECTION 8. EMERGENCY
A. This emergency ordinance is adopted as an emergency measure with the unanimous vote of the City Council Representatives present and the consent of the Mayor pursuant to City Charter Section 3.10.
B. This emergency ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and publication and it is accordingly so ordained. This ordinance shall remain in effect for 30 days, unless re-enacted in accordance with City Charter section 3.10 or until a state of disaster is terminated, whichever is sooner.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Lizarraga, and unanimously carried to ADOPT the Emergency Ordinance.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None MAYOR MARGO CONSENTED TO THE ADOPTION OF THE EMERGENCY ORDINANCE |
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Presentation and update from the City Manager and COVID-19 Mitigation Team regarding bars “approved for a restaurant license”; to include enforcement efforts and report on establishment's visited, warned, cited, served with a suspension notice, not in compliance and in violation of Texas Governor’s Order GA-28 and local orders, to include Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission (TABC) Rules Section 33.5 in response to COVID-19.
Mayor Margo and Representative Rivera commented as the update was provided during Item 1.
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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 Third Amendment to the Fuel Site Lease by and between the City of El Paso and Southwest Airlines Co., to add a fifth extension for a two-year period to the existing Fuel Site Lease at 7619 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas.
Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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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 Second Amendment to Air Cargo Building Lease Agreement (“Lease Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso and Southwest Airlines Co. to add two additional one-year extensions to the existing Lease Agreement for the property located at 6435 Convair Road, Space 1, El Paso, Texas.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Salcido, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
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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 the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement (“Agreement”) by and between the City of El Paso and LiftFund, Inc., whereby the parties agree to amend the Sub-grant Amount provided to Liftfund; revise the language concerning the federal requirements applicable to the Agreement; and update certain attachments to the Agreement.
Ms. Elizabeth Triggs, Economic and International Development Assistant Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Annello commented.
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representative Svarzbein, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representative Annello |
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Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Lizarraga and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 1:04 p.m.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
____________________________ Laura D. Prine, City Clerk |
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