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

October 13, 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 Pro Tempore Michiel Noe present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call:  Larry Romero, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, and Lilia Limón.  Late arrivals:  Cortney Niland at 8:09 a.m., Peter Svarzbein at 8:10 a.m., and Claudia Ordaz at 8:15 a.m. Mayor Oscar Leeser requested to be excused. The invocation was given by Police Chaplain Carlos Flores, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

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INVOCATION BY POLICE CHAPLAIN CARLOS FLORES

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Myrtle Cooper Elementary School

Angel Espinoza

Daniel Escobar

Anahya Golden

Dante Saldana

Ema Natera

Ian Martinez

Daniel Gomez

Leila Morales

Dallas Dohl

Jose Luis Cabrera

Cleo Naranjo

Cody Brunson

Atenas Ramos

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

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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 October 6, 2015, and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of October 5, 2015.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE COUNCIL MEMBERS:

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2.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to EXCUSE, Mayor Oscar Leeser from the Regular Council Meeting of October 13, 2015.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

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3.

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

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

THAT the City of El Paso approve a renewal for the Fiscal Year 2016 Interlocal Agreement for the TJJD Grant "S" between the El Paso County on behalf of the El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department and the City of E1 Paso on behalf of the El Paso Municipal Courts, in order to provide funding for the Juvenile Case Management Program at the Municipal Court. The City of El Paso will be reimbursed for all expenses related to Grant "S". This is the fourth year of the grant; the original was awarded in 2012.

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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 Attorney be authorized to sign a letter of engagement agreement for   Paul A. Braden, Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP to serve as bond counsel to the City of El Paso with respect to the issuance of tax-exempt debt obligations and other such obligations that the City may elect to issue.

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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:

           WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor/Collector of the City of El Paso (the “City”) has entered the amount of tax as provided by Section 26.09(e) of the State Property Tax Code in the appraisal roll, creating a tax roll for entities, for which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes, a summary of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference;

WHEREAS, the tax roll for the remaining entities is on file and available for inspection in the City Tax Office; and

            WHEREAS, the City Tax Assessor/Collector now submits the tax roll to the City Council for approval as the 2015 tax roll.

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

            THAT the tax roll attached hereto is hereby approved and constitutes the 2015 tax roll for all entities which the City Tax Assessor/Collector collects taxes.

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4.

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

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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 City Manager be authorized to sign the License Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and Dos Naciones, Inc., a Texas corporation, for space at the Union Plaza Transit Terminal for a period of three (3) years at a rate of $750.00 per month.

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5.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

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5.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

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

          WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Budget Resolution for FY 2016 on August 18, 2015; and

          WHEREAS, paragraph 51 of the Budget Resolution provides that revisions or additions to the fees set forth in Schedule C, attached to the Budget Resolution, may be approved by simple resolution of the City Council; and

          WHEREAS, the City Council desires to specify the annual charge for health services provided to the County of El Paso pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with the County of El Paso.

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

            That Schedule C, attached to the FY 2016 Budget Resolution and effective September 1, 2015, shall be amended, effective October 13, 2015, as set forth in Attachment A, to specify the annual charge for health services provided to the County of El Paso pursuant to the Interlocal Agreement with the County of El Paso.

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

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6.

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

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6.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Holt Grambling to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 6 by Representative Cortney Niland.

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

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7.

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

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7.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Maria Erica Marin to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

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7.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Angel Cabrales to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board by Representative Peter Svarzbein, District 1.

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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 APPOINT Alice Rosas to the Community Development Steering Committee by Representative Michiel R. Noe, District 5.

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CONSENT AGENDA - APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

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9.

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

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9.1.

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

1.         Iram Sanchez in the amount of $2,619.81 overpayment on February 18, 2015             of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # K383-999-0100-2600)

2.         Bank of America c/o Corelogic in the amount of $3,053.10 overpayment on             June 15, 2015 of 2014 taxes. (Geo. # N425-999-0290-2000)

3.         JP Morgan Chase Bank NA in the amount of $8,100.00 overpayment on             December 17, 2012 of 2012 taxes. (Geo. # W837-999-0010-3700)

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CONSENT AGENDA - BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS:

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10.

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

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10.1.

1^st MOTION

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE THE ITEM TO REGULAR.

2^ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2015-803. Structural Firefighting Clothing to the following vendors by line item: Casco Industries, Inc., items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7 for a three year initial term estimated award of $1,303,687.50. Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., item 5 for a three year initial term estimated award of $126,900.

Department:                                        FIRE

Award to: Vendor 1                             Casco Industries, Inc.

                                                            Shreveport, LA

Item(s):                                                1, 2, 3, 4, 6, & 7

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $434,562.50

Initial Term Estimated Award:                        $1,303,687.50 (3 years)

Award to: Vendor 2                             Dooley Tackaberry, Inc.

                                                            Deer Park, TX

Item:                                                    5

Initial Term:                                         3 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $42,300

Initial Term Estimated Award:                        $126,900 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $1,430,587.50 (3 years)

Account No.:                                       322-22090-531230-1000-P2214

Funding Source:                                 Safety Gear

District(s):                                            All

This is a Best Value, requirements contract.

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Fire Department recommend award as indicated to Casco Industries, Inc., and Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., the bidders offering the best value bid.

DACO Fire Equipment, bidders’ delivery date exceeds City’s 30 day delivery specification and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

Municipal Equipment Services, Inc bidders’ delivery date exceeds City’s 30 days and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

Dooley Tackaberry, Inc., (Alternate Bid) failed to bid on all items and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

Freightliner of Arizona, LLC, failed to bid on all items and it is recommended that they be deemed non-responsive.

JETS Fire & Safety DBA Delta Industrial Service & Supply, failed to extend their offer.

Unifire, Inc., failed to extend their offer.

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

1.

White Cane Safety Month

2.

Bowie High School’s Alumni Homecoming Week

3.

Burges High School’s 60th Anniversary Week

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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. Cemelli de Aztlan
2. Mr. Gabriel Solis
3. Ms. Rubi Orozcon
4. Mr. Eric Murillo
5. Mr. Steven Strumer
6. Ms. Wally Cech

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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, 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:

ABSENT: Representative Svarzbein

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11.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

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11.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00026 to allow for infill development with a reduction in lot area and width, on the property described as a Portion of Tract 85, Map of Sunrise Acres No. 1, 8420 Leo Street, 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: 8420 Leo Street. Property Owner: MDA Investments, L.L.C. PZST15-00026

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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11.2.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00027 to allow for infill development with a reduction in lot area and width, and a reduction in cumulative front and rear yard setback, on the property described as Lot 24, Block 2, Salas Subdivision, 192 Rio Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 192 Rio Road. Property Owner: MJ Real Properties. PZST15-00027

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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11.3.

An Ordinance vacating the city right-of-way over a 0.043-acre portion of Saint Charles Street, Beaumont Subdivision, City Of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  Subject Property: North of Fred Wilson and West of Patriot Freeway US 54; Property Owner: Luis H. De La Cruz SURW15-00010

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2015

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11.4.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of a Portion of Lot 1, Block 341, Vista Del Sol Unit Sixty Nine, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-1 (Commercial) to C-3 (Commercial). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: West of Zaragoza Road and North of Rojas Drive. Property Owner: George R. Gonzalez and Textape, Inc. PZRZ15-00023

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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11.5.

An Ordinance vacating a 10 foot wide, 1,129.42 total square foot drainage easement, legally described as a portion of Lots 13 to 16, Block 140, Highland Park Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: North of Hamilton and East of Alabama. Property Owner: Rosa Fernandez. SUET15-00004

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 20, 2015

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11.6.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST15-00030, to allow for a Ground-mounted 65’ Personal Wireless Service Facility on the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 12, Unit Three Eastside Industrial District, 1040 Hawkins Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, Pursuant to Section 20.10.455 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 1040 Hawkins Boulevard. Property Owner: Ruben Nares, Jr. PZST15-00030

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2015

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

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12.

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

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12.1.

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE that the Director of the Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue a Purchase Order(s) to Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Texas Commission on Fire Protection is a State Agency and the sole source for the TCFP certification in order to comply with the requirements under the Texas Administrative Code Title 37; Part 13; Chapter 421; Rule 421.17.

Department:                                        El Paso Fire

Award to:                                            Texas Commission on Fire Protection

                                                            Austin, TX

Annual Estimated Amount:                 $74,460

Funding Source:                                 Professional Licenses and Memberships

Account No.:                                       322-22020-1000-544140-P2221

Districts(s):                                          ALL     

Sole Source No.:                                2016-272

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

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13.1.

ORDINANCE 018424

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:   AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST15-00029 TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH A REAR YARD SETBACK REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 27, WEST HILLS UNIT THIRTEEN, 410 THORN AVENUE, 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: 410 THORN AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: MS PROPERTY, LLC. PZST15-00029

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

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

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor Pro Tempore 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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13.2.

ORDINANCE 018425

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled:  AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST15-00028 TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH A REDUCTION IN FRONT AND REAR CUMULATIVE SETBACK, ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A LOT 10, BLOCK 1, EMERALD VALLEY ESTATES, REPLAT “A”, 709 WOODFIELD 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 FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 709 WOODFIELD DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: BOSKO AND ALMA LEMEZ. PZST15-00028

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

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

NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor Pro Tempore 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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14.

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

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14.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE two weeks an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a Lease and Concession Agreement with Ruben Holguin Cuellar, DBA Rent-A-Chef Catering for the lease of the facility located at San Jacinto Plaza known as the San Jacinto Plaza Café, consisting of 177 square feet for a one-year term commencing on the date the City approves the lease and ending one year from the rent commencement date, at an annual rent of $5,400.00 and an annual concession fee of $600.00 to be paid on a quarterly basis, and that there is one option to extend the term for one additional year by the City Manager under the same terms and conditions.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

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15.

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

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15.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

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

         That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Chapter 380 Grant Agreement by and between the CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, a home-rule municipality of El Paso County, Texas and EWM P1, LLC, a Texas limited liability company for the new construction of its water production and chemical manufacturing facility within the city limits of the City of El Paso.

Representative Robinson commented.

1^st MOTION

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

2^ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE a Resolution

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Svarzbein

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15.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

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

That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Industrial Water Processing Plant Lease by and between the City of El Paso (“Landlord”) and EWM P1, LLC (“Tenant”) regarding the following described property:

A portion of Butterfield Trail Aviation Park, Unit Two, Replat “A”, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, adjacent to El Paso Water Utilities Desalination Plant.

1^st MOTION

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

2^ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution

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

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Svarzbein

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16.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

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16.1.

Report and discussion of the Texas Municipal League Board Meeting, Texas Municipal League Resolutions committee, Texas Municipal League Military Mayors Committee, and other Topics of Discussion for Texas cities.

Representative Acosta and Ms. Brie Franco, Assistant City Attorney, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

Representatives Svarzbein, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón and Niland commented.

The following City Staff members commented:

1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager.
2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

Mr. Snapper Carr, City’s State Lobbyist commented.

NO ACTION taken on this item.

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The City Council Meeting was RECESSED at 10:00 a.m. in order to convene the Mass Transit Board Meeting.

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The City Council Meeting was RECONVENED at 10:30 a.m.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 10:53 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:

Section 551.071        CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY

Section 551.072        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 Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 12:18 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Limón and Ordaz

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.

PUC Docket No. 44941 – Application of El Paso Electric Company to Change Rates (551.071)

NO ACTION taken on this item.

EX4.

Santos Family Enterprises Ltd.; Matter 15-1002-094 (551.071)

Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney’s Office be authorized settlement authority in the collection claim against Santos Family Enterprises Ltd.  The City Attorney is authorized to sign all documents to effectuate this authority under Matter No. 15-1002-094, as recommended by the City Attorney.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Limón

EX5.

Engagement of The Chapman Firm, PLLC (551.071)

Motion made by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney’s Office is authorized to retain the law firm of The Chapman Firm, PLLC, as outside counsel with regard to construction matters.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Limón

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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

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

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1.

Lean Six Sigma Project Presentation:

•   Building Safety Inspections – Zoning Cases

Mr. David Coronado, International Bridges Strategic Project Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

Representatives Robinson and Noe commented.

The following City Staff members commented:

1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
2. Ms. Nancy Bartlett, Chief Performance Officer

NO ACTION taken on this item.

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ADJOURN

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Alternate Mayor Pro Tempore Romero, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 12:20 p.m.

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Svarzbein

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk