|
|
|
City Council |
|
Dee Margo |
Peter Svarzbein, District 1 |
|
|
Mayor |
Alexsandra Annello, District 2 |
|
|
|
Cassandra Hernandez, District 3 |
|
|
|
Sam Morgan, District 4 |
|
|
Tommy Gonzalez |
Isabel Salcido, District 5 |
|
|
City Manager |
Claudia L. Rodriguez, District 6 |
|
|
|
Henry Rivera, District 7 |
|
|
|
Cissy Lizarraga, District 8 |
|
MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING |
|
||||
|
September 1, 2020 |
|
||||
|
9:00 AM |
|
||||
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
||||
|
|
Due to the temporary suspension of Open Meetings laws due to the COVID-19 emergency this meeting was open to the public via telephonic and videoconference platforms. |
|
|||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
ROLL CALL
The City Council of the City Council met on the above time and date. Meeting was called to order at 9:02 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. |
|
|||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Morgan, 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, 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 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
1.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of August 11, 2020, the Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2020, the Work Session of August 17, 2020, and the Agenda Review Meeting of August 17, 2020. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
2. |
REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
3. |
Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
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:
That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Sixth Amendment to the Industrial Site Lease (the “Lease”) by and between the City of El Paso and the El Paso Independent School District to allow for specified improvements to remain after the Lease expiration regarding the following described property:
Lots 3 through 8, Block 3; and Lots 6, 7 and 10, Block 2-C, El Paso International Airport Tracts, El Paso International Airport, El Paso, Texas. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
3.2. |
*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 a Second Amendment to the Air Cargo Center Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and United Parcel Service, Inc. for 301 George Perry Blvd., Suite E, El Paso, Texas, to delete the “as-needed 47,940 square feet” and to increase from 97,180 square feet to 222,000 square feet, on a permanent basis, the aircraft parking apron and the ground service equipment parking apron and to update and include mandated Federal Aviation Administration contract provisions. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
3.3. |
*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 First Amendment to the Air Cargo Center Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and Federal Express Corporation (“Lessee”) located at 501 George Perry Blvd., Suite A, El Paso, Texas, to add Suite B to include additional square footage for warehouse space, loading dock and vehicle parking space and ground service equipment parking apron, and to include an additional ten (10) years to the contract term, to clarify repair and maintenance responsibility and rental amounts for the new space and to update and include mandated Federal Aviation Administration contract provisions. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
3.4. |
*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 is authorized to sign a First Amendment to Baggage Handling Operations and Maintenance Agreement 2019-343R with Elite Line Services, Inc. to increase the estimated amount of reimbursable costs for corrective parts and materials for years 2 -3 of the initial term from $15,000.00 to $127,500.00, thereby amending the estimated Agreement amount as follows for year 2 and 3 of the initial term: Year 2 estimated $719,861.99; Year 3 estimated $734,671.55, for a total increased estimated contract amount of $2,047,461.25. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
4. |
Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
4.1. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Governmental Agreement between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso/District Attorney, 34th Judicial District of the State of Texas, for services to the City and its Police Department relating to arrests and prosecution of criminal cases in connection with the District Attorney’s Information Management System (DIMS) program from September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021. The County of El Paso will fund DIMS in the amount of $531,222.72 (69%) while the City will fund DIMS in an amount not to exceed $238,665.28 (31%). |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
4.2. |
*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 Mayor be authorized to sign a Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for City/County Project for Enhanced Law Enforcement Communication Interconnectivity regarding the P25 public safety radio equipment and the amended cost allocation for maintenance between the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso, Texas as follows:
|
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
5. |
Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
5.1. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31.11 (c) of the Texas Code an application for a refund must be made within three (3) years after the date of the payment or the taxpayer waives the right to the refund; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31.11 (c-1) the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed two years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, taxpayer, Evangelina Montenegro (“Taxpayer”) has applied for a refund with the tax assessor for their 2015 property taxes that were overpaid on April 19, 2016 in the amount of $39.17 for all taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, City Council may extend the deadline for the Taxpayer’s application for the overpayment of the 2015 taxes for a period not to exceed two years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT THE City finds that Evangelina Montenegro showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2015 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $39.17 is approved.
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31.11 (c) of the Texas Code an application for a refund must be made within three (3) years after the date of the payment or the taxpayer waives the right to the refund; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 31. l l ( c-1) the governing body of the taxing unit may extend the deadline for a single period not to exceed two years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, taxpayer, Armando Valles ("Taxpayer") has applied for a refund with the tax assessor for their 2015 property taxes that were overpaid on February 29, 2016 in the amount of $8.56 for all taxing entities; and
WHEREAS, City Council may extend the deadline for the Taxpayer's application for the overpayment of the 2015 taxes for a period not to exceed two years on a showing of good cause by the taxpayer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT THE City finds that Armando Valles showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2015 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $8.56 is approved. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
5.2. |
*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 parcels of property described in attached Exhibit “A”. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
5.3. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code, the governing body of a taxing unit shall waive penalties and may provide for the waiver of interest on a delinquent tax in an act or omission of an officer, employee, or agent of the taxing unit or appraisal district in which the taxing unit participates caused or resulted in the taxpayer’s failure to pay the tax before delinquency and if the tax is paid not later than the 21st day after the taxpayer knows or should know or should know of the delinquency; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33.011(d) a request for waiver of penalties and interest pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) must be made before the 181st day after the delinquency date; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33.011(d) of the Tax Code, taxpayer, Don Carbon Real Estate, LLC. (“Taxpayer”) requested a waiver of penalties and interest on May 5, 2020, before the 181st day after the delinquency date, in the amount of $436.97 for the 2019 delinquent taxes for the property with the following legal description:
1 ANTHONY COMMERCIAL PARK #1 PT OF 1 BEG 90.07’ E & 200.00’ S & 19.67’ E OF NWC (165.83’ ON N-52.35’ ON ST-181.41’ ON S-50.00’ ON W)
WHEREAS, the Taxpayer paid the taxes owed on the property on April 27, 2020, which is not later than the 21st day after the date the taxpayer knew or should have known of the delinquency; and
WHEREAS, the Taxpayer’s failure to pay the tax before the delinquency date was a result of an act or omission of the appraisal district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the Taxpayer, Don Carbon Real Estate, LLC., has met the requirements of Section 33.011 of the Tax Code for the request of waiver of penalties and interest and the City waives the penalty and interest amount on the 2019 delinquent taxes pursuant to Section 33.011(a)(1) of the Tax Code in the amount of $436.97, for the property with the following legal description:
1 ANTHONY COMMERCIAL PARK #1 PT OF 1 BEG 90.07’ E & 200.00’ S & 19.67’ E OF NWC (165.83’ ON N-52.35’ ON ST-181.41’ ON S-50.00’ ON W) |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
5.4. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2005, the City of El Paso (the "City") adopted a Debt Management Policy that set forth the parameters for issuing new debt as well as managing the outstanding debt portfolio, identifies the types and amounts of permissible debt and ensures that the City maintains a solid bond rating in order to minimize borrowing costs and preserving access to credit; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its debt management policy at least bi-annually in accordance with the provisions of the Policy requiring Council review; and
WHEREAS, the City last reviewed and amended the City's Debt Management Policy on December 9, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to further amend and restate the City's Debt Management Policy for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
That the City hereby adopts the amended and restated City of El Paso Debt Management Policy for FY2021-FY2022 which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
5.5. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2256.005 of the Texas Government Code, the City is required to review its Investment Policy on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed its Investment Policy and as a result of such review desires to restate and amend the City’s Investment Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
That the City hereby adopts the restated and amended City of El Paso FY2021 Investment Policy, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
6. |
Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
6.1. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking on both sides of Fort Boulevard from N. Copia Street to Justus Street, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Section 12.44.050 (Angle parking-Offset parking) of the El Paso Municipal Code, that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provisions has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate thirteen (13) offset angle parking spaces on the north side and thirty (30) offset angle parking spaces on the south side for a grand total of forty-three (43) offset angle parking spaces on both sides of Fort Boulevard from N. Copia Street to Justus Street. Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent properties. Said right-of way is not designated for the exclusive use of any person, entity, or adjacent property owner. This resolution does not grant any property rights to any person, entity, or adjacent property owner to said right of way or parking spaces.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking on both sides of Fort Boulevard from N. Copia Street to Justus Street, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Section 12.44.050 (Angle parking-Offset parking) of the El Paso Municipal Code, that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provisions has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the City Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate thirteen (13) offset angle parking spaces on the north side and thirty (30) offset angle parking spaces on the south side for a grand total of forty-three (43) offset angle parking spaces on both sides of Fort Boulevard from N. Copia Street to Justus Street. Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent properties. Said right-of way is not designated for the exclusive use of any person, entity, or adjacent property owner. This resolution does not grant any property rights to any person, entity, or adjacent property owner to said right of way or parking spaces. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
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 a First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services to perform architectural services on a task basis by and between the City of El Paso and each of the following four (4) consultants:
1. Alvidrez Architecture, Inc. 2. Carl Daniel Architects, Inc. 3. EXIGO Architecture, LLC 4. In*Situ Architecture, PLLC
Each On Call Agreement will be amended to increase the estimated contract amount from $750,000.00 to $850,000.00 and to incorporate the federal clauses required by 2 C.F.R. §200.326 that will be applicable to task orders that will be issued for purposes allowed in the CARES Act and funded by Coronavirus Relief Fund (“Fund”); and that any task orders issued and scope of work performed and paid by the Fund will comply with the requirements of the CARES Act and U.S. Department of Treasury Guidance; 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 the execution of the Agreement. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
6.3. |
*R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2019, the Owner entered into an Agreement for On Call Professional Services for Architect Projects to be performed on a task by task basis through the use of task orders referencing this original Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Agreement may be amended under the provisions of Section 3.1; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, the parties entered into a First Amendment to On-call Agreement to authorize the City to issue additional Task Order(s) for Consultant to provide additional basic services for an additional estimated total cost, to incorporate federal contract clauses required by 2 C.F.R. §200.326 into this Agreement that will be applicable to Task Order(s) for work that complies with the CARES Act and will be paid for with Coronavirus Relief Funds, and to incorporate clauses required by the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a Second Amendment to update the federal clauses in Attachment “A” of the First Amendment.
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 Agreement for Professional Services by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and MIJARES MORA ARCHITECTS, INC., a Texas corporation the (“Consultant”), for On Call Professional Services for Architect Projects to update Attachment “A” of the Agreement, which are federal contract clauses required by 2 C.F.R. §200.326. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
7. |
Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
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 Contract No. 2020-548R Vasectomy Services-Public Health Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Leo Lawrence Altenberg dba El Paso Men’s Clinic for vasectomy services for the citizens of El Paso and Hudspeth counties through the City of El Paso Department of Public Health (CEPDPH) Title X Family Planning Program, for a thirty six (36) month term from the effective date and two (2) one (1) year options under the same terms to be exercised by the City Manager or his designee, for an estimated cost of $90,000.00 for the first term to be compensated on a per services basis and an estimated total cost of $150,000.00 including the option to extend if exercised. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
8. |
Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Sammy Holaschutz to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.2. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Charlie Intebi to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.3. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Carlos Keating to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.4. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT John Moye to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.5. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Gustavo Reveles to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.6. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Blake Downey to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
8.7. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Tami Keating to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Five by Mayor Dee Margo. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
9. |
Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
9.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Francisco F. Macias to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
10. |
Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
10.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Weylin Burlingame to the Bicycle Advisory Committee by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
10.2. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Ephraim Vivar to the Bicycle Advisory Committee by Representative Cissy Lizarraga, District 8. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
11. |
Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
11.1. |
1ST MOTION *Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Michael Myers to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo.
2ND MOTION Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to RECONSIDER the item.
3RD AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Michael Myers to the Uptown Parking Benefit District Advisory Committee by Mayor Dee Margo.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
12. |
Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
12.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation from City Representative Henry Rivera, District 7 disclosing a bi-weekly donation of $105.00 to the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank’s new Home Delivery Pilot Project, which will be donated by the Representative from his salary as a City Council member. The program is set to deliver emergency food boxes to vulnerable people who may be quarantined due to COVID-19 or who may be shut-in due to age or disability and have limited ability to get food on their own. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
12.2. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation of donations of $2,500 from Marathon for the purpose of providing care items to neighborhood members impacted by COVID-19 and other aid initiatives in District 2. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
13. |
Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
13.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by Mayor Margo: $1,000.00 from Karl & Pat Perry, $50.00 from Colleen Maurisch, $1,000.00 from Clement & Amy Marcus, $1,000.00 from Meyer & Mindy Marcus, $50.00 from Steven Gragg, $2,800.00 from Raymond Palacios, $250.00 from Holly Cobb, $5,000.00 from Woody & Gayle Hunt. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
13.2. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Alexsandra Annello in the amounts of David Foley $100, Fainot Pierre $25, Eileen Lozano $25, Robert Halpern $950, Jessica Silva $100, Prince Mckenzie $20, Carlos Martinez $150, Valeria Contreras $100, Ariel Juarez $100, Armando Rodriguez $100, Savannah Gonzalez $250, Dan Halpern $100, Abraham Monteros $25, Don Baumgart $100, Peter Stevenson $25, David & Jeryl Marcus $75, Juan Pulido $100, Stuart Schwarts $250, Christina Munoz $50, Jim Ward $50, Eduardo Castillo $250, Ivan Luevanos-Elms $100, George Stoltz $15, Rob Wiener $100, Evalina Ortega $200, Marshall Carter-Tripp $100, Rebecca Glaser $100, Clay Baron $500, Octavio Dominguez $100, Eli Columbus $100, Frederic Dalbin $100, Geoffry Wright $100, Vona Van Cleeff $10, Cynthia Renteria $25, Cesar Blanco $250, Samantha Romero $50, Ernesto Chavez $20. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
13.3. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of the following campaign contributions by City Representative Henry Rivera, District 7: $100.00 from Matthew & Lisa Miertschin; $100.00 from Sharon Voelz; $100.00 from Peter Moody; $150.00 from Luis Aguilar; $500.00 from Hector Delgado; $500.00 from Richard Saab; $500.00 from Robert A. Saab; $500.00 from William C. Saab; $500.00 from Jack T. Chapman; $500.00 from Demetrio Jimenez; $1,000.00 from Miguel Fernandez; $1,000.00 from Maria F. Teran; $2,500.00 from L. Frederick Francis. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
13.4. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to ACCEPT the notation pursuant to Section 2.92.110 of the City Code, receipt of campaign contributions by Representative Cassandra Hernandez in the amounts of $500 from Deborah Kastrin; $500 from Lane Gaddy; $300 from Richard V. Teschner; $250 from Representative Evelina Ortega; $2,500 from Maria Teran; $1,000 from Stanley Jobe; $100 from Janise Spangler; $10 from Christian Lopez; $250 from Representative Cesar Blanco; $40 from Christina Hernandez; $50 from Raquel Hernandez; $100 from Joel Guzman; $250 from Carlos Gallinar; $1,000 from Manny & Maria Moreno; $25 from James Graham; $50 from Scott Berry; $40 from Ryan & Celeste Kieffe; $200 from Johnny Hinojos; $500 from Jennifer Molokwu; $1,000 from Eileen Karlsruher; $10 from Vona Van Cleef; $50 from Amparo Hernandez; $345 from Gary Porras; $200 from Robert Resendes; and $50 from Sam Trimble. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CONSENT AGENDA - REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
14. |
Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
14.1. |
*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the request that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Dixon Shane LLC dba R&S Northeast LLC for an initial term estimated amount of $147,231.12 for three (3) years. This award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $98,154.08 for a total of five (5) year award of $245,385.20.
Contract Variance:
This is a new Contract. No prior contract to compare
Department: Public Health Award to: Dixon Shane LLC dba R&S Northeast LLC Fountain Run, KY Initial Term: 3 years Option to Extend: 2 years Annual Estimated Award: $49,077.04 Initial Term Estimated Award: $147,231.12 (3 years) Option Years Estimated Award: $ 98,154.08 (2 years) Total Estimated Award: $245,385.20 (5 years) Account No.: 341-531005-2140-41262-G412145 Funding Source: Family Planning Medications Fund District(s): All Reference No.: 2020-1050
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. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA - OPERATIONAL FOCUS UPDATES: |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
15. |
Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
15.1. |
ITEMS 15.1. AND 24.9. WERE TAKEN TOGETHER
Update on the Lost Dog Conservation Easement progress and public input opportunities.
Ms. Lisa Gala, Redevelopment Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, and Morgan commented.
Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.
The following members of the public commented:
1. Mr. Rick Bonart, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office) 2. Ms. Sharon Bonart, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office) 3. Ms. Marilyn Guida 4. Mr. Scott White
NO ACTION was taken on this item. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT
No sign up requests from members of the public were received. |
|
|||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Lizarraga, seconded by Representative Morgan, 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 |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
16. |
Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso: |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
16.1. |
An Ordinance changing the zoning of Tracts 55A, 52D, 54D AND 53B, Nellie D. Mundy Survey No. 241, 6391 Domingo Street, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to R-5 (Residential). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 6391 Domingo Street. Applicant: Enrique Escobar PZRZ20-00005
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
16.2. |
An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 5, and a portion of Lots 2, 4, and 6, Block 1, Rosemont Addition Replat C, 2300 McKinley Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-4/SP (Residential/special permit) and R-4 (Residential) to PMD/SP (Planed Mountain Development/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. The proposed rezoning meets the intent of the Future Land Use designation for the property and is in accordance with Plan El Paso, the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Subject Property: 2300 McKinley Avenue. Applicant: Bienvivir Senior Health Services PZRZ20-00010.
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
16.3. |
An Ordinance vacating a portion of City Right-of-Way over Lot 3, Block 2, Medano Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: North of Redd Rd. and East of Interstate 10. Applicant: Housing Authority of the City of El Paso. SUET18-00002
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
16.4. |
An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast, as owner of the Naval Operations Support Center (NOSC) El Paso, to permit the continued use, maintenance and repair of a surface encroachment of curbing, guttering and security fence over a portion of city right-of-way along Truman Avenue and adjacent to the NOSC of El Paso located at 4810 Pollard Street, El Paso, Texas; setting the license term for one (1) year with eight (8) additional one (1) year renewal options. Subject Property: 4810 Pollard Applicant: United States of America, Department of the Navy, NESV2020-00002.
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
17. |
Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
17.1. |
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Lizarraga, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2020-449 Bicycle Connectivity Infrastructure Phase II to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. for an estimated total award of $930,715.63.
Department: Capital Improvement Award to: International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. El Paso, TX Items: All Term: 120 Standard Workweek Days Total Estimated Award: $930,715.63 Account No.: 190 – 4743 – 38290 – 580270 – PCP18TRAN01 190 – 4950 – 38170 – 580270 – PCP18TRAN01 Funding Source: TXDOT and Certificates of Obligation Districts: 1, 5, 7 and 8
This is a Low Bid, unit price contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend that Pavement Marking, LLC, authorized under the name PMI Pavement Marking, LLC be deemed non responsive as they are not pre-qualified contractor by TXDOT as required, and that the contract be awarded as indicated to International Eagle Enterprises, Inc. the lowest responsive responsible bidder. The award is contingent upon Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) concurrence of award.
It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.
Work under this unit price contract is only an estimated value and will be ordered, performed, invoiced, and paid by measured quantity. The actual cost of this contract may be higher or lower than the total estimated value and will be the sum total of unit prices at the end of the contract term.
As a part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Engineer may without further authorization from City Council approve contract changes which are necessary for proper execution of the work and carrying out the intent of the project, which are in accordance with applicable law, do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
18. |
Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
18.1. |
ORDINANCE 019092
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 29, 30, 31, AND 32, BLOCK 94, EAST EL PASO ADDITION, 3100 AND 3106 MONTANA AVENUE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) AND A-O (APARTMENT/OFFICE) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT), PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.360, AND APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.150 AND 20.10.360 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ALLOW FOR A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AS PERMITTED IN THE S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT) ZONE DISTRICT. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PROPOSED REZONING MEETS THE INTENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN EL PASO, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3100 AND 3106 MONTANA AVENUE. APPLICANT: MONTANA 3106, LLC. PZRZ20-00002
Motion duly made by Representative Annello, seconded by Representative Morgan, and carried 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, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
18.2. |
ORDINANCE 019093
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST20-00002, TO ALLOW FOR A GOVERNMENTAL USE ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 103, TIERRA DEL ESTE #22 (12781 EDGEMERE BOULEVARD), CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.320 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PROPOSED SPECIAL PERMIT AND DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETS THE INTENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN EL PASO, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 12781 EDGEMERE BOULEVARD. OWNER: CITY OF EL PASO PZST20-00002.
Motion duly made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Salcido, and carried 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, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
18.3. |
ORDINANCE 019094
The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 5C, 6C, AND 7C, AND ALL OF TRACT 8B, BLOCK 55, YSLETA GRANT, 9050 ESCOBAR DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-M (APARTMENT/MOBILE HOME) AND C-4 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PROPOSED REZONING MEETS THE INTENT OF THE FUTURE LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY AND IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PLAN EL PASO, THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 9050 ESCOBAR DRIVE. APPLICANT: IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS PZRZ20-00007
Motion duly made by Representative Rodriguez, seconded by Representative Morgan, and carried 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, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None
Whereupon the Mayor ordered that, the vote having been cast in favor of the Ordinance, the same be and the same is hereby ADOPTED. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
19. |
Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
19.1. |
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code (the “Act”) allows for the creation of public improvement districts; and
WHEREAS, on or before July 21, 2006, owners of real property located within El Paso Public Improvement District No. 1 (Thunder Canyon) delivered to the City of El Paso, Texas (the “City”) a Petition (the "Petition") to create El Paso Public Improvement District No. 1 (Thunder Canyon) (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, after providing notices required by Section 372.009 of the Act, the City Council on January 16, 2007, conducted a public hearing on the advisability of the improvements and the creation of the District; and
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2007, the City Council passed a Resolution which modified the property included in the District, authorized and approved the creation of the District; and
WHEREAS, the authorization of the District took effect when notice of the passage of the Resolution was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and
WHEREAS, after statutory notice was provided, on April 17, 2007, the El Paso City Council approved Ordinance No. 016603 which approved the Service and Assessment Plan and the levying of assessments for the District; and
WHEREAS, the City staff has reviewed the April 17, 2007 Service and Assessment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Service and Assessment Plan requires a public hearing for the City Council to consider levying an assessment against improved real property in the District based on taxable assessed value of the property; and
WHEREAS, all cost of the authorized improvements have been paid pursuant to the Service and Assessment Plan and therefore, there is no need to levy and collect an assessments against the property in the District for FY2021.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
1. That the Service and Assessment Plan approved on April 17, 2007 has been reviewed; and
2. That the cost of authorized improvements pursuant to the Service and Assessment Plan for the El Paso Public Improvement District No. 1 (Thunder Canyon) approved on April 17, 2007, as described in Ordinance No. 016603, have been satisfied and paid for in full as of August 14, 2020; and
3. That, an assessment against the improved real property in the District based on the taxable assessed value of the property will not be levied for FY 2021.
Representative Svarzbein commented.
Ms. Marilyn Guida, citizen, commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
||||
|
The Regular City Council meeting was RECESSED at 10:48 a.m. in order to convene the Mass Transit Department Board meeting.
The Regular City Council meeting was RECONVENED at 11:01 a.m. |
|
||||
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
||||
|
|
REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS |
|
|||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
20. |
Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
20.1. |
A presentation from LiftFund Inc. summarizing results from a recently conducted small business survey intended to inform small business recovery programming by the City and County of El Paso and its partners.
Ms. Mirella Craigo, Economic Development Special District Program Manager, Ms. Lupe Mares, LiftFunt Vice President Southwest Region, and Mr. Rodrigo Estrada, LiftFund Small Business Analyst presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Annello, Hernandez, and Salcido commented.
Ms. Jessica Herrera, Economic and International Development Director commented.
NO ACTION was taken on this item. |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
21. |
Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
21.1. |
Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Salcido and carried to APPROVE that City Council grants an exception from the prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of a public or private school requested from Landstar Hotels I, LLC for the property located at 1300 Airway, Building E, and legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Cielo Vista Replat A, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
City Council grants this exception after notice and public hearing and makes the following determination that the enforcement of the prohibition in this particular instance:
1. Is not in the best interest of the public; 2. Constitutes waste or the inefficient use of land or other resources; 3. Creates an undue hardship on an applicant; 4. Does not serve its intended purpose; 5. Is not effective or necessary; or 6. After consideration of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the equities of the situation, determines it is in the best interest of the community.
Representatives Annello and Hernandez commented.
Mr. Raul Garcia, Planning Project Manager, commented.
AYES: Representatives Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: Representative Svarzbein |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
21.2. |
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 El Paso City Council hereby renames the entire length of the street currently known as Robert E. Lee Road, which begins on Montana Avenue and ends at Interstate 10 (Exhibit “A”), and authorizes the City Manager to take the necessary steps to change the name from Robert E. Lee Road to Buffalo Soldier Street. This is located within the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Representatives Svarzbein and Hernandez commented.
Motion made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
22. |
Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
22.1. |
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines “Guidelines” state that the City Council may waive the requirements of the Guidelines following an event of historical or cultural significance; and
WHEREAS, Sylvia A. Carreon has served her community through her advocacy and engagement in the Mission Valley Civic Association and the Lomaland Neighborhood Association; and activism
WHEREAS, Sylvia A. Carreon has dedicated her life to serve the community of the City of the El Paso as a basketball coach, mentor to youth, and cofounder of the Longhorn Youth Program; and
WHEREAS, the Longhorn Youth Program is an event of cultural significance and the City desires to waive the requirements of the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines to name the community center located at 709 Lomita Drive as the Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
THAT the City Council waives the requirements of the Park Naming/Changing Guidelines following an event of historical or cultural significance, and hereby approves the naming of the Lomaland community center located at 709 Lomita Drive as the Sylvia A. Carreon Community Center.
Mr. Ben Fyffe, Cultural Affairs and Recreation Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Rivera and Lizarraga commented.
The following members of the public commented:
1. Ms. Sylvia Carreon 2. Ms. Cynthia Harrington 3. Ms. Debbie Torres 4. Ms. Marcella Carrillo 5. Ms. Paula Powell 6. Ms. Fabiola Campos-Lopez (letter read into the record)
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Annello, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
23. |
Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
23.1. |
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 the President of the United States declared a national emergency, the Governor of the State of Texas declared a state of disaster, and the Mayor of the City of El Paso (“City”) declared a local state of disaster in relation to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020 City Council Issued an Emergency Ordinance Instituting Emergency Measures Due to A Public Health Emergency (“Emergency Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, some local businesses have been ordered to cease operations due to national and local regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a large number of lay-offs and economic strain for the City and its residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the federal government enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which established the Coronavirus Relief Fund and appropriated $150 billion to the Fund to be used to address the economic fallout caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City is a recipient of the a the Coronavirus Relief Fund under the CARES Act grant; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2020 the City Council appropriated the Coronavirus Relief Fund grant funds to be used by the City in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the CARES Act and federal guidelines; and
WHEREAS, Annlynn Corporation is the owner of the Property identified in this Contract of Sale; and
WHEREAS, Annlynn Corporation, from the date of purchase until November 2019, had the property leased to a tenant who solely occupied the property and maintained it and have not at any time ever operated a business on the property themselves or acted in any manner other than as landlord; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into a Contract of Sale with Annlynn Corporation for the purchase of the property, which is necessary to respond to the public health crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City plans to purchase the property using Coronavirus Relief Funds; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of this property is a necessary expenditure in the reasonable judgement of the City Council of the City of El Paso; and
WHEREAS, the City’s expenditure under the Contract of Sale is a necessary expenditure incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19), which was not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of the date of enactment of this section for the City, and will be incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property commonly known as 9566 Railroad Drive, El Paso, Texas more particularly described as a portion of a 60 foot quitclaimed roadway and a portion of lots 239 and lots 240, South Parkland Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County Texas for the appraised value of $5,495,000. Such property being owned by Annlynn Corporation. Further, the City Manager or designee is authorized to: (1) execute a Contract of Sale with Annlynn Corporation for the purchase of the property, (2) sign any and all documents related and/or necessary to effectuate the purchase and closing of the property, (3) exercise all rights and obligations as provided in the Contract of Sale, and (4) sign any documents necessary to effectuate any rights or obligations in relation to the purchase and closing of the property.
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 |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
23.2. |
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, on August 18, 2020 pursuant to Section 7.3 of the City of El Paso municipal code, the City Council approved the FY2021 City budget by resolution (“Budget Resolution”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend paragraph 21 of the FY2021 Budget Resolution to clarify and revise the job positions and amounts of one-time payment to non-uniformed employees; and
WHEREAS, City desires to add paragraph 73 to the FY2021 Budget Resolution to authorize the City Manager to approve a one-time percentage adjustment payment based on the annualized salaries of the full-time and part-time appointed positions and job pay grades as defined in Ordinance 8064 and associated job specifications.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:
21. That the City Manager, is authorized to approve a one-time lump sum payment to non-uniformed employees within the City’s two major service classifications and the unclassified services as follows:
(A) Pay Grades GS
·Full Time: $600, if City employee for a period of at least one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Full Time: $300, if City employee for less than one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Part-Time $300, if City employee for a period of at least one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Part-Time: $150, if City employee for less than one year as of September 6, 2020.
(B) Pay Grade PM
·Full Time: $400, if City employee for a period of at least one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Full Time: $200, if City employee for less than one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Part-Time: $200, if City employee for a period of at least one year as of September 6, 2020. ·Part-Time: $100, if City employee for less than one year as of September 6, 2020.
2. That paragraph 73 is added to the FY2021 Budget Resolution as follows:
73. That the City Manager is authorized to approve a one-time percentage adjustment lump sum payment to the following appointed positions and job pay grades as defined in Ordinance 8064 and associated job specifications:
(A) City Manager and City Attorney 1.25% increase (B) Assistant City Attorneys .50% increase (C) Appointed Municipal Court Judges .50% increase (D) Pay Grades EX 1 and EX 2 1.25% increase (E) Pay Grades EX 3, EX 4 and EX 5 .50% increase (F) Pay Grades GS and PM .25% increase
The one-time percentage adjustment lump sum payment will be reflected in the October 23, 2020 payment to employees and will be based on the annualized salaries as of September 27, 2020 of the full-time and part-time positions identified in this paragraph. Employees must be of active status as of October 23, 2020. Provided however, that the City Manager may approve this one-time payment based on the availability of funds and other management factors as determined by the City Manager.
Mr. Robert Cortinas, Chief Financial Officer, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Rivera, and Lizarraga commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Ms. Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety 2. Ms. Paula Powell, Animal Services Director
Motion made by Representative Rivera, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. |
|
|||
|
|
24. |
MAYOR AND COUNCIL |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.1. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce recommendations concerning communication.
Representatives Svarzbein and Rodriguez commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to AMEND the item and DIRECT the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce “short-term” recommendations concerning communication.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.2. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce recommendations concerning testing and contact tracing.
Mayor Margo and Representative Svarzbein commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Annello, and unanimously carried to AMEND the item and DIRECT the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce “short-term” recommendations concerning testing and contact tracing.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.3. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce recommendations concerning data.
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein and Morgan commented.
Ms. Dionne Mack, Deputy City Manager for Public Safety commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to AMEND the item and DIRECT the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce “short-term” recommendations concerning data.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.4. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to initiate the creation of a joint City/ County data team for the COVID-19 response
Representative Rodriguez commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rodriguez, and unanimously carried to DELETE the item.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.5. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce recommendations concerning preparedness.
Representatives Svarzbein and Morgan commented.
Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to AMEND the item and DIRECT the City Manager to implement the COVID-19 United Taskforce “short-term” recommendations concerning preparedness.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.6. |
Discussion and action to disclose to the public large clusters of positive COVID-19 cases as identified by the Public Health Department of all government facilities to include but not limited to: municipalities, correctional facilities, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, hospitals, libraries, court houses, airport, international bridges and construction sites.
Mayor Margo and Representative Annello commented.
Ms. Karla Nieman, City Attorney, commented.
Motion duly made by Representative Hernandez, seconded by Representative Svarzbein, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE THE ITEM FOR TWO WEEKS.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.7. |
Discussion and action that there be recognized a stipulation and ratification that Robert’s Rules of Order do not permit one Member to conduct “interrogation” or “cross examination” of another Member during debate (and may not attempt to do so without raising a Point of Information with the Presiding Officer).
Mayor Margo and Representatives Svarzbein, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga commented.
Ms. Karla Nieman, City Attorney, commented.
Motion made by Representative Morgan, seconded by Representative Rodriguez, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the item.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.8. |
Discussion and action to direct the City Manager to secure and increase enforcement by the City COVID-19 Compliance Task Force/city departments in collaboration with state agencies for bars "approved for a restaurant license" to comply with state and local COVID-19 orders to ensure public safety.
Motion made by Representative Annello, seconded by Representative Morgan, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the item.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… |
|
|||
|
|
24.9. |
THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN WITH ITEM 15.1.
Discussion and update on the Knapp Land Conservation Easement process and implementation timeline.
NO ACTION was taken on this item. |
|
||
|
|
……………………………………………………………………………………………………. |
|
|||
|
|
ADJOURN
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Svarzbein, seconded by Representative Rivera, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN the Regular City Council meeting at 12:20 p.m.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Annello, Hernandez, Morgan, Salcido, Rodriguez, Rivera, and Lizarraga NAYS: None |
|
|||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
........................................................................................................................ |
|||||
|
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: |
|||||
|
|
|||||