City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Larry Romero, District 2

 

Emma Acosta, District 3

 

Carl L. Robinson, District 4

Tommy Gonzalez

Michiel R. Noe, District 5

City Manager

Claudia Ordaz, District 6

 

Lily Limón, District 7

 

Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8

 

 

MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

September 15, 2015

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

8:00 AM

 

 

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ROLL CALL

The City Council met in regular session at the above place and date.  Meeting was called to order at 8:03 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Michiel Noe, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Niland.  Late arrival:  Claudia Ordaz at 8:14 a.m.  Peter Svarzbein requested to be excused.  The invocation was given by Police, Fire and Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

 

 

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INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE

 

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Cielo Vista Elementary School

 

Andrew Armendariz

Danielle Armendariz

Alessandro Baca

Sasha Baca

Tino Clemente

Patrick Estrada

Alyssa Herrera

Joshua Sanchez

Benjamin Stevenson

Joshua Carpenter

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Society of the Holy Name Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

El Paso Community College Hispanic Heritage Celebration Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

The Sprit of Success:  Hispanic and Women Entrepreneurship Day

 

 

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RECOGNITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Richard Teschner – Star on the Mountain Award

 

 

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

 

The following members of the public commented:

  1. Ms. Wally Cech
  2. Mr. Arnulfo Hernandez
  3. Mr. Salvador Gomez
  4. Mr. Manuel Hernandez

 

Representatives Noe and Acosta commented.

 

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

 

 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – CONSENT AGENDA

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

 

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

 

 

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1.

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

 

 

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1.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of September 8, 2015.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

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2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to EXCUSE Representative Peter Svarzbein from the Regular Council Meeting of September 15, 2015.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

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3.

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

 

 

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso, as recipient of a grant of authority from the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones Board, is authorized to establish, operate, and maintain Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68;

           WHEREAS, the City of El Paso, by and through its Department of Aviation, has established and owns, operates, and maintains Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68 in order to expedite and encourage foreign commerce in the El Paso region;

           WHEREAS, the City of El Paso desires to a minor boundary modification on behalf of Cazador Logistics, LLC;

           WHEREAS, the City of El Paso also desires to delete as part of this minor boundary modification from Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68 a parcel of land no longer suitable for use in Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68;

WHEREAS, one (1) location has been identified as the proposed site to be added to Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68, which site will be used primarily for distribution operations;

WHEREAS, the City of El Paso would like this application to be subject to the activation limit under the traditional site framework,

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

That the Director of Aviation or designee be authorized to submit a minor boundary modification application and all supporting documents and to coordinate with taxing entities for letters of support to add in subzone to Foreign Trade Zone No. 68 for one (1) proposed site which is located in El Paso County, Texas at the following address:

 

13010 Gateway Blvd. East, Clint, Texas  79836

 

and to delete from Foreign-Trade Zone No. 68 the following parcel of land:

 

Lot 1, Block 298, Vista Del Sol Unit Sixty One, City of El Paso,

El Paso County, Texas.

 

 

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3.2.

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

 

            That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor’s Approval of Assignment by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”); Flight Deck EP, L.P. (“Assignor”); and Manir Properties 3, LLC (“Assignee”) regarding the following described property:

 

A portion of Lot 1, Block 1A, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 4, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, containing approximately 57,375 square feet of land and municipally known and numbered as 1940 Airway Blvd., El Paso, Texas.

 

 

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3.3.

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

That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment from Hector F. Barraza to Tremont Place Apartment Homes, LLC, with respect to the City of El Paso’s Chapter 380 Economic Development Program (Infill Construction Materials Sales Tax Rebate) Agreement.

 

 

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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 be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment from Hector F. Barraza to Tremont Place Apartment Homes, LLC, with respect to the City of El Paso’s Chapter 312 Tax Abatement (Infill Development Incentive Policy) Agreement.

 

 

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4.

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

 

 

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4.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement between the CITY OF EL PASO and UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF EL PASO, for the collection of evidence and the handling and storage of sexual assault exam kits on behalf of the City’s Police Department by physicians and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners from University Medical Center of El Paso, for the same reimbursement rate that the Texas Attorney General reimburses the City pursuant to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.06  for two years from the Effective date of this Agreement, with an option to extend by the City Manager for two additional years.

 

 

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5.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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5.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

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

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

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

416 Ben Swain Dr, more particularly described as Lot 45, Block 11, Millers Lakeside Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M452-999-0110-4400

to be $294.72, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 14th day of May, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 72/100 DOLLARS ($294.72) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

209 Polo Inn Road, more particularly described as Lot S 52.35 FT OF N 88.26 FT ON E 212.8 FT OF TR 67 (0.25 ACRE) (10890 SQ FT), Valley Gate Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V150-999-000D-0100

to be $425.30, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 18th day of May, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE AND 30/100 DOLLARS ($425.30) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11357 Charles Reynolds Ln, more particularly described as Lot 6 (6337.06 SQ FT), Block 1, Sandstone Ranch Estates #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S138-999-0010-0060

to be $297.16, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of May, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN AND 16/100 DOLLARS ($297.16) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11365 Charles Reynolds Ln, more particularly described as Lot 4 (5548.82 SQ FT), Block 1, Sandstone Ranch Estates #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S138-999-0010-0040

to be $285.52, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 21st day of May, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE AND 52/100 DOLLARS ($285.52) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lot TR 5-C-1C (0.4817 AC), Block 52, Ysleta Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #Y805-999-052A-0505

to be $615.41, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 13th day of May, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount SIX HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 41/100 DOLLARS ($615.41) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

712 Yarbrough Drive, more particularly described as Lot 14 & N 5 FT OF 13, Block 20, Sageland Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S029-999-0200-4900

to be $315.42, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the May day of 1, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 42/100 DOLLARS ($315.42) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

220 Frontera Road, more particularly described as Lot 1 14092.97 SQ FT, Block 1, Vineyard Estates Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V856-999-0010-0100

to be $494.30, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 3rd day of March, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount FOUR HUNDRED NINETY FOUR AND 30/100 DOLLARS ($494.30) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

195 Rio Road, more particularly described as Lot 29, Block 1, Salas Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S048-999-0010-7600

to be $370.36, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 10th day of April, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 36/100 DOLLARS ($370.36) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4524 Rosa Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 11, Block 21, Lincoln Park Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L314-999-0210-6100

to be $311.77, in accordance with the El Paso City Code Section 9.04.880 and the Texas Health & Safety Code Section 342.007.  The City Council finds that the work was completed on the 29th day of April, 2015, and approves the costs described herein.

            2.         The City Council, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, declares the above total amount THREE HUNDRED ELEVEN AND 77/100 DOLLARS ($311.77) to be a lien on the above described property, said amount being due and payable within ten (10) days from the date of City Council approval, and thereafter bearing ten percent (10%) interest per annum.

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

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

 

 

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6.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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6.1.

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Clint, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the Town of Clint, for which the Town of Clint shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of TWENTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED NINETEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($26,319.00).

 

 

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6.2.

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Horizon City, Texas, (“City of Horizon”) for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of Horizon, for which the City of Horizon shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($144,585.00).

 

 

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6.3.

*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 Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Village of Vinton, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the Village of Vinton, for which the Village of Vinton shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND 00/100 ($11,715.00).

 

 

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6.4.

*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 Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Anthony, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of Anthony, for which the City of Anthony shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount FORTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($42,478.00).

 

 

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6.5.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Anthony, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of Anthony, for which the City of Anthony shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount FORTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY EIGHT AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($42,478.00).

 

 

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6.6.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

            That the Mayor be authorized to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Socorro, Texas, for the period of September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for the provision of environmental services by the City of El Paso to the City of Socorro, for which the City of Socorro shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED NINETY SIX AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($218,296.00).

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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7.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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7.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Joseph Nester to the Open Space Advisory Board by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

 

 

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8.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Soledad Basoco to the City Accessibility Advisory Committee by Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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9.

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

 

 

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9.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Will Harvey to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 7 by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8.

 

 

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10.

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

 

 

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10.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the appointment of Carlos Aguilar, III to the City Plan Commission by City Representative Larry Romero, District 2.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

 

 

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11.

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

 

 

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11.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried that the following tax refund be DELETED.

1.        SCG Capital Corp. in the amount of $8,073.55 overpayment on January 26, 2012 of 2011 taxes.  (Geo. # 0964-999-1111-1134)

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - NOTICE FOR NOTATION:

 

 

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12.

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

 

 

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12.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the donation of $500.00 from Tenet Healthcare Corporation for Music in the Park, District 2.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

 

 

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13.

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

 

 

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13.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-839 Logan Park Improvements to GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC for an estimated award of $485,955.00.

 

Department:                          Capital Improvement 

Award to:                               GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC

                                              El Paso, TX

Option to Extend:                  None

Base Bid:                               $485,995.00

Total Estimated Award:         $485,995.00

Account No.:                         471-580270-71240-2400-G7140CD26

Funding Source:                    Community Development Block Grant

 

This is a low bid, lump sum contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to GLOBE BUILDERS, LLC, the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

 

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

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommends that Black Stallion be deemed non-responsive as they were unable to honor their prices due to an error in their bid.

 

MGB Group, Inc. failed to extend their bid prices, therefore their bid has expired. bid.

 

 

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13.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to REJECT all proposals received for Solicitation No. 2015-727R for Construction of Westside Pool as recommended by the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

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

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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14.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

 

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14.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00021, to allow for Infill Development with reduced lot area, lot depth, and front yard setback on the property described as a portion of Lot 9, Block 2, River Valley Estates Replat A, 5905 Montoya Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of  the El Paso City Code.  The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 5905 Montoya Drive. Property Owner: Maria C. Saenz Montoya and Jose C. Favela PZST15-00021

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2015

 

 

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14.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00023 to allow for infill development with a reduction in front, side, and side street yard setbacks, as well as a 50 percent parking reduction, on the property described as Blocks C and D, Bassett Addition, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof on file in Volume 5, Page 21, Real Property Records, El Paso County, Texas Plus the alley within said Block C and a portion of Overland Street lying between Blocks C and D vacated by Ordinance No. 242 filed May 2, 1940; Plus a 2.2 foot strip described in deed dated January 15, 1940 and filed in Volume 660, Page 297, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas: Save and Except a portion sold off to the City of El Paso in deed dated April19, 1949 filed in Volume 1129, Page 380, Real Property Records of El Paso County, Texas; plus Lots 3 and 4, Block 120, in the un-platted portion of Bassett Addition, North of Cypress Avenue and East of Eucalyptus, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: North of Cypress Avenue and East of Eucalyptus Street. Property Owner: Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, Texas. PZST15-00023

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 6, 2015

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

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15.

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

 

 

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15.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, on July 20, 2004, the City Council adopted a resolution approving the use of design-build as an alternative procurement method for construction projects, as permitted by Section 271.113 of the Texas Local Government Code (now Section 2269 of the Texas Government Code);

WHEREAS, on July 17, 2012, the City Council adopted the City of El Paso Design-Build Procu

rement Policy for City facilities and City civil works projects, setting forth the criteria for determining when the design-build method would be the appropriate method of procurement and delegating authority to the City Engineer, to determine, before advertising, which of the approved alternative procurement methods for construction provide the best value to the City;

WHEREAS, on August 18, 2015, the City Council delegated to the Director of the Capital Improvement Department all authority previously granted to the City Engineer pursuant to contracts and similar documents for projects; and

WHEREAS, the Director of Capital Improvement Department has determined that Design-Build is the alternative procurement method that would provide the best value to the City for the Spray Parks construction and requests the Council’s approval of the issuance of a Request for Qualifications for such Spray Park construction project.

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

            THAT the use of the Design-Build alternative project delivery method for the Spray Parks construction project is approved and the Director of the Capital Improvement is authorized to issue a Request for Qualifications for such Spray Parks construction project.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Acosta and Robinson commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Claudia Garcia, Procurement Analyst
  3. Ms. Monica Lombrana, Director of Capital Improvement
  4. Ms. Paula Powell, Assistant Director for Parks and Recreation
  5. Mr. Bruce Collins, Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing
  6. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

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

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

 

 

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16.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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16.1.

ORDINANCE 018414

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 1-F-1-P, BLOCK 5, ASCARATE GRANT, 753 N. CAROLINA DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) 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 REAR SETBACK REDUCTION 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. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 753 N. CAROLINA DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: AMBROCIO P. BALDONADO. PZRZ15-00012

 

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

 

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Acosta and Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

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

 

 

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16.2.

ORDINANCE 018415

City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 1: LOT 1, BLOCK 11, EASTWOOD, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND, PARCEL 2: LOT 2, BLOCK 11, EASTWOOD, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, 1141 CAPER ROAD AND 7827 BOIS D’ ARC DRIVE, FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) 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 FRONT SETBACK REDUCTION 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. SUBJECT  PROPERTY: 1141 CAPER ROAD AND 7827 BOIS D’ ARC DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: ARMANDO BELTRAN, MD. PZRZ15-00018

 

Representative Limón commented.

 

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

 

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Acosta and Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

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

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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17.

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

 

 

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17.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

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

That the City Manager be authorized to execute a First Amendment to Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of El Paso (the “City”) and Bella Estancias, LLC (“Applicant”) regarding Applicant’s construction of a large-scale multi-family housing development in El Paso, Texas which extends the deadline to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the development and provides additional consideration to the City for the agreed upon extension.

 

Mr. Eddie Garcia, Business Services Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Robinson commented.

 

Mr. David Bogus, applicant, commented.

 

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Acosta and Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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17.2.

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 execute a First Amendment to an existing Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the City of El Paso and Martin Building LLC for the renovation of an existing 42,000 square feet seven story mixed use building and an addition of a 11,000 square feet two-story retail & commercial building.

 

Representatives Limón and Niland commented.

 

Ms. Jessica Herrera, Redevelopment Manager, commented.

 

1st MOTION

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

 

2nd AND FINAL MOTION

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

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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17.3.

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 execute a Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a Texas home rule municipal corporation, and THE SUBSTATION, LLC, a Texas limited company, for the development of a 0.359 acres community retail center on the vacant lots located 4804 Doniphan Drive, 4820 Doniphan Drive, and PID W1219990010020, at El Paso, Texas 79922.

 

Representative Niland commented.

 

Ms. Jessica Herrera, Redevelopment Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office) and read revision into the record.

 

1st MOTION

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

 

2nd AND FINAL MOTION

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

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

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18.

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

 

 

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18.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the presentation on status and general overview of Capital Project for:  a.  Westside Pool, District 1, Daniel Garcia, 472-1347

 

b.    Spray Parks - Phase 1, Districts 2, 3, 4 & 6, Carlos Adame, 474-0965

 

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

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Ordaz, Robinson, and Limón commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.
  3. Ms. Veronica Soto, Director of Community and Human Development
  4. Ms. Monica Lombrana, Director of Capital Improvement

 

NO ACTION taken on Item 18.1.b.

 

 

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19.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

 

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19.1.

Clarification of ethics rules/ordinances, including clarification on Council’s ability to interact with employees without violating ethics rules.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Noe, Limón, Ordaz, Acosta, and Robinson commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Ms. Monica Lombrana, Director of Capital Improvement
  3. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.
  4. Ms. Richarda Momsen, Municipal Clerk
  5. Dr. Mark Sutter, Chief Financial Officer
  6. Ms. Linda Thomas, Director of Human Resources

 

Mr. Hector Montes, citizen, commented.

 

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

 

NO ACTION taken on this item

 

 

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19.2.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and unanimously carried to APPROVE to change the work week for those working Monday through Thursday, to “Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Friday”, that all City Hall offices and other non-emergency departments be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 and to DIRECT the City Manager to implement the workweek changes in honor of Veterans Day and  to request that this day be honored going forward as an official city holiday with the least budgetary impact.

 

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Robinson

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

Representative Acosta presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representative Limón commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

The following members of the public commented:

  1. Ms. Diamond Price
  2. Mr. Arnulfo Hernandez
  3. Mr. Joe “Chinaboy” Lopez
  4. Mr. Brian Kennedy
  5. Mr. Richard Cerros
  6. Ms. Patti Olivas

 

 

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19.3.

Presentation by Alley Cat Allies.

 

Ms. Elizabeth Holtz, Alley Cat Allies Staff Attorney, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Representative Noe commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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19.4.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks a Resolution that the City of El Paso appoint to the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority David C. Nemir for Position 2, whose term will expire on February 1, 2017, and Joe R. Fernandez for Position 3, whose terms will expire on February 1, 2016.

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Ordaz, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 12:37 p.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

Section 551.071        CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072        DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY

Section 551.073        DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS

Section 551.074        PERSONNEL MATTERS

Section 551.076        DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES

Section 551.087        DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 1:14 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Romero and Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

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

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX2.

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

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX3.

Negotiations regarding incentives for proposed hotel, entertainment and retail entities interested in locating in the City of El Paso. (551.087)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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ADJOURN

 

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 1:14 p.m.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Romero and Niland

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

 
                   

 

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

 

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk