City Council

Oscar Leeser

Peter Svarzbein, District 1

Mayor

Jim Tolbert, 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

November 1, 2016

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 8:04 a.m.  Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call: Jim Tolbert, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Michiel Noe, and Lilia Limón.  Late Arrivals: Peter Svarzbein at 8:06 a.m., Cortney Niland at 8:08 a.m., and Claudia Ordaz at 8:21 a.m.  The invocation was given by Rabbi Ben Zeidman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.

 

 

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INVOCATION BY RABBI BEN ZEIDMAN

 

 

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

 

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 574

 

 

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

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 Svarzbein, Tolbert, 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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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 October 18, 2016 and the Legislative Review Meeting of the Whole of October 17, 2016.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

 

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2.

REQUEST TO EXCUSE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS:

 

 

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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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3.1.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, LIVINGSTON, MARGARET & CLARK, JAMES M., 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:

5641 Las Granjas Dr, more particularly described as Lot 13, Block 1Las Granjas Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L210-999-0010-2500

to be $537.33, 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 11th day of April, 2016, 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 FIVE HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN AND 33/100 DOLLARS ($537.33) 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, MILLS, TERRY R. & AIMEE 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:

320 Via Cremona Way, more particularly described as Lot 45 (8711.00 SQ FT), Block 3Alta Valle Del Sol Ests AMEND Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A492-999-0030-4550

to be $311.23, 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 7th day of June, 2016, 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 23/100 DOLLARS ($311.23) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, ORTIZ, RODRIGO & ALICIA, 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:

4020 Johnson Avenue, more particularly described as Lot (s) 18 to 21 (12000 SQ FT), Block 77Morningside Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M794-999-0770-6400

to be $321.65, 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 12th day of July, 2016, 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 TWENTY ONE AND 65/100 DOLLARS ($321.65) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MARTINEZ, JAVIER G. & GUERRERO, MARIA G. A., 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:

3201 Morehead Ave, more particularly described as Lot (s) 15 & 16 (6000 SQ FT), Block 20Grandview Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G686-999-0200-4300

to be $305.01, 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 March, 2016, 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 FIVE AND 01/100 DOLLARS ($305.01) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, DOSCH, ANDREW J., 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:

3500 Thomason Avenue, more particularly described as Lot (s) 17 TO 18 (6000.00 SQ FT), Block 86-BLogan Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #L447-999-086B-5700

to be $328.95, 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 June, 2016, 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 TWENTY EIGHT AND 95/100 DOLLARS ($328.95) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, TRIEN, JOHN H., 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:

4740 Vulcan Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 212 (43553 SQ FT)Sunrise Acres #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S917-999-002H-6700

to be $316.50, 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 16th day of June, 2016, 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 SIXTEEN AND 50/100 DOLLARS ($316.50) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, LOPEZ, MANUEL & 1, 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:

5833 Macias Street, more particularly described as Lot (s) 33 (3964.25 SQ FT)Howell Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H796-999-0010-5500

to be $285.79, 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 December, 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 79/100 DOLLARS ($285.79) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, CSK PROPERTIES LTD., 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:

2036 Ocean Side Drive, more particularly described as Lot 8 (8785.84 sq ft), Block 46East Glen Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #E054-999-0460-1500

to be $324.08, 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 July, 2016, 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 TWENTY FOUR AND 08/100 DOLLARS ($324.08) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MARROQUIN, HUGO, 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:

7108 Orange Tree Ln, more particularly described as Lot 13 (6000 SQ FT), Block 5Hidden Valley Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H413-999-0050-2500

to be $317.05, 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 2nd day of February, 2016, 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 SEVENTEEN AND 05/100 DOLLARS ($317.05) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MILES EL PASO INVESTMENTS LTD, 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:

5023 Rosa Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 5 (3000 SQ FT) LOT 5, Block 24Brentwood Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #B724-999-0240-1600

to be $314.61, 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 25th day of August, 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 FOURTEEN AND 61/100 DOLLARS ($314.61) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, MEDINA, JOSE A., 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:

6206 Weems Way, more particularly described as Lot 59 (8054.25 SQ FT)Corbin Replat Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C776-999-0000-6200

to be $271.85, 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 11th day of May, 2016, 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 SEVENTY ONE AND 85/100 DOLLARS ($271.85) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, FELIX, GERONIMO, 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:

Manning Way, more particularly described as TR 10Connely Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C752-999-0010-2800

to be $628.81, 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 June, 2016, 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 TWENTY EIGHT AND 81/100 DOLLARS ($628.81) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, CASTILLO, DANIEL & HILDA L. E., 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:

11948 Mesquite Gum Lane, more particularly described as Lot  3 (5502.00 SQ FT), Block 10Mesquite Hills Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #M395-999-0100-0300

to be $261.17, 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, 2016, 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 SIXTY ONE AND 17/100 DOLLARS ($261.17) 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.

*R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 9.04 of the El Paso City Code, BLISSFUL HOMES LLC, 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:

Manila Avenue, more particularly described as Township 1, SEC 38, T & P SURV, TR 25-C (0.7593 AC) & TR 25-D-2 (0.4633 AC) (1.2226 AC), Block 81TSP Surveys, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #X581-999-1380-2558

to be $675.35, 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 4th day of November, 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 SEVENTY FIVE AND 35/100 DOLLARS ($675.35) 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, TELLEZ, MARISELA, 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:

11446 Lindenwood Avenue, more particularly described as Lot  13 (10428.25 SQ FT), Block 4Kimberly Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #K383-999-0040-1250

to be $374.42, 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 10th day of March, 2016, 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 FOUR AND 42/100 DOLLARS ($374.42) 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, CASTRO, ERIKA, 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:

12513 Sombra Fuerte Drive, more particularly described as Lot  2 (4725.00 SQ FT), Block 2Sombras Del Sol #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S541-999-0020-0250

to be $268.74, 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 11th day of May, 2016, 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 SIXTY EIGHT AND 74/100 DOLLARS ($268.74) 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, COOPER, ROY E. & DEBRA, 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:

2401 Tierra Buena Dr, more particularly described as Lot 40 (7215.52 SQ FT), Block 31Tierra Del Este Unit 3 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #T287-999-0310-4000

to be $281.73, 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 16th day of June, 2016, 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 ONE AND 73/100 DOLLARS ($281.73) 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, FLORES, VIRIDIANA, 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:

9345 San Lorenzo Avenue, more particularly described as Lot 108Singh #2 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #S450-999-0010-3100

to be $276.86, 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 12th day of July, 2016, 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 SEVENTY SIX AND 86/100 DOLLARS ($276.86) 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, VAN, PETER, 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:

7619 Acapulco Ave, more particularly described as Lot (s) 11 & 12 & ELY 13' OF 10 (6552 SQ FT), Block 22Hacienda Heights Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #H012-999-0220-1500

to be $310.42, 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 17th day of May, 2016, 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 TEN AND 42/100 DOLLARS ($310.42) 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, MANN, TERESA M., 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:

7668 Wenda Way, more particularly described as TR 6 (9775 SQ FT)Arcadia Replat of TR 13 Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #A687-999-0000-7400

to be $389.84, 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 17th day of May, 2016, 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 EIGHTY NINE AND 84/100 DOLLARS ($389.84) 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, VAL VERDE, YIRAH & ROBLES, SALVADOR, 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:

1621 Arizona Ave, more particularly described as Lot (s) 33 TO 35 & WLY 13.6 FT OF 32 (5757.00 SQ FT), Block 5Golden Hill Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #G537-999-0050-8100

to be $351.96, 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 7th day of April, 2016, 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 FIFTY ONE AND 96/100 DOLLARS ($351.96) 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, CHACON, JOSEFINA, 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:

528 Barcelona Drive, more particularly described as Lot 6, Block 9Clardy Fox Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C622-999-0090-2100

to be $442.89, 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 17th day of November, 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 FORTY TWO AND 89/100 DOLLARS ($442.89) 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, ESCAMILLA, MARTIN 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:

201 N Concepcion St, more particularly described as Lot (s) 20 & 21 (7500 SQ FT), Block 2Val Verde Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #V088-999-0020-4900

to be $388.49, 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 26th day of April, 2016, 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 EIGHTY EIGHT AND 49/100 DOLLARS ($388.49) 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, 801 KANSAS STREET LLC, 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:

410 East Sixth Avenue, more particularly described as Lot (s) 9 & 10 (6240 SQ FT), Block 76Campbell Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C050-999-0760-4600

to be $325.98, 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 8th day of July, 2016, 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 TWENTY FIVE AND 98/100 DOLLARS ($325.98) 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, OFFICE DEPOT 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:

801 Sunland Park Drive B, more particularly described as PT OF LOT 1 BEG 786.43 E OF NWC (71.97' ON MESA HILLS-IRREG ON E-IRREG ON S-IRREG ON W), Block 1Coronado Del Sol Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, PID #C815-999-0010-0130

to be $255.75, 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 June, 2016, 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 FIFTY FIVE AND 75/100 DOLLARS ($255.75) 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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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 Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the Downtown El Paso Pedestrian Wayfinding Program, a Surface Transportation Program Project an estimated total project cost of $859,040.00, with an estimated City participation amount of $161,600.00 for which Transportation Development Credits will be used.

 

 

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3.3.

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            WHEREAS, on April 9, 2016, the City Council entered into a design-build contract with Black Stallion Contractors, Inc. for the project known as Spray Parks Phase I, Contract No. 2016-268R; and

            WHEREAS, on April 19, 2016, the City Council approved a Second Amendment to the Agreement known as the Design-Build Amendment to accept the Design-Build Proposal for the Sue Young, Grandview, and Hidden Valley parks  and to establish the contract sum with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $2,169,400.00; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso also established a contingency fund of $216,000.00 for the work for the Sue Young, Grandview, and Hidden Valley parks subject to  the approval of a change order; and

            WHEREAS, on  May 31, 2016, the City Council approved a change order for the increase to the cost of the work at the Sue Young, Grandview, and Hidden Valley parks by $81,000.00 for installation of up lighting, wind sensor and controller at Sue Young, Grandview, and Hidden Valley parks; and

            WHEREAS, on July 12, 2016, the City Council approved a change order for the increase to the cost of work for the installation of a new wrought iron fence to divide the new splash pad from the existing swimming pool at the Grandview Park for a cost of $34,320.00 and a horse spray feature at Hidden Valley park for a cost of $23,264.50, for a total change order amount of $57,584.50.

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso desires to approve a change order for the purchase of security cameras and additional cost to the installation of up lighting, for a total change order amount of $67,052.00.

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

            That the City Council approves a Change Order for the Spray Parks Phase I, Contract No. 2016-268R, in the amount of Sixty Seven Thousand Fifty Two and 00/100 Dollars ($67,052.00) for the purchase of security cameras and additional cost to the installation of up lighting. The change order amount is to be paid by the Contingency Funds and does not change the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Project.

 

 

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3.4.

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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 First Amendment to Agreement for Professional Services by and between the City of El Paso and Mijares-Mora Architects, Inc., a Texas corporation, for a project known as CHECKED BAGGAGE INSPECTION SCREENING SYSTEM” for Additional Services due to significant change in the general scope of the project, for an amount not to exceed One Hundred Forty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Four Thousand AND 00/100 DOLLARS (147,874.00), thereby extending the contract amount from $770,854.00 to $918,728.00; 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 execution of this agreement.

 

 

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4.

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

 

 

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4.1.

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            WHEREAS, pursuant to the City’s 2016 calendar year City Council regular meeting schedule, City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 27, 2016; and

            WHEREAS, non-critical departments of the City will be closed from Monday, December 26, 2016 through Monday, January 2, 2017; and

            WHEREAS, the City Council desires to reschedule the December 27, 2016 meeting to be held instead on Tuesday, December 20, 2016; and

            WHEREAS, the City will resume its regular meetings of the City Council for the 2017 calendar year on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, with regular meetings to be held every two weeks thereafter.

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

      That in conformity with Section 3.5 of the City Charter, the regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 27, 2016 is hereby rescheduled for   December 20, 2016; and the regular meetings of the City Council for the 2017 calendar year will resume on January 10, 2017. 

 

 

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4.2.

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            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, John S. Jr. Hayworth and Thomas C. Hayworth (“Taxpayer”) has applied for a refund with the tax assessor for their 2011 property taxes that were overpaid on November 3, 2011 in the amount of $12.84 for all taxing entities; and

            WHEREAS, City Council may extend the deadline for the Taxpayer’s application for the overpayment of the 2011 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 John S. Jr. Hayworth and Thomas C. Hayworth showed a good cause to extend the deadline to apply for a refund of the overpayment of the 2011 taxes and the tax refund in the amount of $12.84 is approved.

 

 

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5.

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

 

 

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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:

            That the City Manager be authorized to execute an Underground Electrical and Transformer Pad Easement between the City of El Paso as Grantor and El Paso Electric Company as Grantee, said easement on a portion of Lot 1, Block 13, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park Number 3, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas and more particularly shown on Exhibit “A” and Exhibit “B which is attached and incorporated to the easement for all purposes. This will allow United Parcel Service to build certain tenant improvements to its leased premises located at 23 Spur Drive, El Paso, Texas.

 

 

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6.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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6.1.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the City of Anthony, Texas, (“City of Anthony”) for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, for the provision of public health and 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 of SIXTY TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($62,113.00).

 

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

 

Mr. Robert Resendes, Director of Public Health, commented.

 

 

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6.2.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and the Town of Clint Texas, (“Town of Clint”) for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, for the provision of public health and 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 TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED SIX DOLLARS AND NO/100 ($12,606.00).

 

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

 

Mr. Robert Resendes, Director of Public Health, commented.

 

 

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6.3.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and Town of Horizon City, Texas, ("Town of Horizon City") for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, for provision of animal services by the City of El Paso to the Town of Horizon City, for which the Town of Horizon City shall pay to the City of El Paso an annual amount of ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 ($171,437.00).

 

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

 

Mr. Robert Resendes, Director of Public Health, commented.

 

 

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6.4.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of El Paso and Town of Clint, Texas, ("Town of Clint") for the period of September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2017, for provision of animal 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 THIRTY-FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWO AND NO/100 ($34,702.00).

 

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

 

Mr. Robert Resendes, Director of Public Health, commented.

 

 

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6.5.

1ST MOTION

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

 

2ND AND FINAL MOTION

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Cooperation Contract, No. 53700-6-0000149916, between the City of El Paso (the "City") and the Texas Department of State Health Services ("DSHS"), for the City to provide DSHS with laboratory analyses of milk samples, for a renewal term ending on August 31, 2017, on a fee-for-service/ unit rate basis.

 

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

 

Mr. Robert Resendes, Director of Public Health, commented.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD RE-APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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7.

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

 

 

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7.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Omar Veliz, P.E., to the Construction Board of Appeals.

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

 

 

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8.

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

 

 

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8.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Jerry Pippins to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.

 

 

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8.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Elizabeth Ann Bulos to the Museums and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board.

 

 

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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 to APPROVE the tax refunds listed on the attachment posted with this agenda be approved.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

1.    W. Silver Recycling, Inc. in the amount of $5,396.08 overpayment on November 30, 2015 of 2015 taxes.  (Geo. # C849-999-0700-2900)

2.   W. Silver Recycling, Inc. in the amount of $4,247.29 overpayment on November 30, 2015 of 2015 taxes.  (Geo. # C849-999-0740-6600)

 

 

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CONSENT AGENDA - BIDS:

 

 

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10.

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

 

 

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10.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2016-1231 for Stiles Park Improvements to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC. for an estimated award of $217,479.54.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

 

Department:                            Capital Improvement

Award to:                                BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC.

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                   All

Initial Term:                             120 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid:                                $ 217,479.54

Total Estimated Award:          $ 217,479.54

Funding Source                      580270-471-71240-2400-G7141CD42

 

This is a low bid, lump sum contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC., the lowest responsive, responsible bidder and that Unks Construction, Inc. be deemed non-responsive for failure to submit correct bid bonds.

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

 

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10.2.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE that the Capital Improvement Department and Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department recommend rejection of all bids received for Solicitation 2016-1245, Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Round II Sandstone Ranch Estates Park Improvements due to all bids exceeding the cost estimate.

 

 

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11.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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11.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation 2016-1224 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Round II - East Cave Park Improvements to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC for an estimated total amount of $88,489.90.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

 

Department:                            Capital Improvement

Award to:                                BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC

                                                El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                   All

Initial Term:                             120 Consecutive Calendar Days

              Base Bid:                  $88,489.90

Total Estimated Award:          $88,489.90

Account No.:                           190-4800-29010-580040-PCP15NIPD5A

                                                190-4800-29010-580270-PCP15NIPD5A

                                                451-2210-51480-580040-PCP15NIPD5A

Funding Source:                     2012 Quality of Life Bonds

 

This is a Low bid, unit price contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Capital Improvement Departments recommend award as indicated to BLACK STALLION CONTRACTORS INC 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.

 

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.

 

 

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MAYOR’S PROCLAMATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Veterans Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Unitarian Universalist Community of El Paso Veteran’s Nonprofit Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Prematurity Awareness  Month

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

El Paso Giving Day

 

 

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RECOGNITIONS

 

 

 

 

 

Sergeant Darrell L. Turner

 

 

 

 

 

District 3’s 2016 Movies Under the Stars Sponsors and Partners

 

 

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

 

  1. Ms. Yolanda Chavez Leyva
  2. Mr. Mike Leibbrand
  3. Ms. Julia Castillo
  4. Ms. Cynthia Renteria
  5. Mr. Gene Morales
  6. Mr. Gabriel Solis
  7. Mr. Pierre Andre Euzarraga
  8. Mr. Michael Patino
  9. Mr. Steven Strumer

10.  Ms. Wally Cech

11.  Ms. Flor Patino

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland and Svarzbein commented.

 

Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, 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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The City Council Meeting was RECESSED at 10:22 a.m. in order to convene the Mass Transit Board Meeting.

 

The City Council Meeting was RECONVENED at 10:59 a.m.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

 

 

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12.

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

 

 

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12.1.

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 Economic Development Incentive Agreement between the City of El Paso and TOPGOLF USA EL PASO, LLC for the development of a Sports-based Entertainment Facility known as Topgolf® to be located in El Paso, TX.

 

Mr. Cary Westin, Director of Economic and International Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Limón, Svarzbein and Niland commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

  1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager
  2. Mr. Cary Westin , Director of Economic and International Development
  3. Ms. Jessica Herrera, Redevelopment Manager

 

Ms. Debbie O’Connell, Top Golf, commented.

 

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

 

 

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The City Council Meeting was RECESSED at 10:59 a.m.

 

The City Council Meeting was RECONVENED at 11:32 a.m.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, 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:

 

AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, and Limón

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Robinson and Niland

 

 

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13.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso:

 

 

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13.1.

An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST16-00022, to allow for infill development with a reduction in the required parking on the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Sherman Subdivision Replat A, 4531 Blanco 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. Property Owner: Housing Authority of the City of El Paso. PZST16-00022 (District 8)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016

 

 

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13.2.

An Ordinance changing the zoning of the real property known as: Being all of Tract 3, J.L. Johannsen Survey No. 185, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-3 (Residential) to S-D (Special District) Pursuant to Section 20.04.360, and providing a Detailed Site Development Plan Pursuant to Section 20.04.150 and 20.10.360 of the El Paso City Code. The Penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code to allow for Other Retail (low-volume), Professional Offices, & Self- Storage Warehouses. Subject Property: 5980 Johannsen Rd. Owner: Johannsen Development Group, Inc.   PZRZ16-00019 (District 1)

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 29, 2016

 

 

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14.

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

 

 

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14.1.

An Ordinance amending Ordinance 8065 (Civil Service Rules and Regulations), to amend Rule No. 8 to revise Section 8 addressing Formal Counseling.

 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2016

 

 

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15.

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

 

 

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15.1.

Amend Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.180 - No stopping or standing-Tow-away zone) to restrict parking on JC Cramer Lane, the penalty being as provided in section 12.88.180(F) of the El Paso City Code.
 

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 15, 2016

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS

 

 

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16.

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

 

 

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16.1.

*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department be authorized to issue purchase orders to Motorola Solutions, Inc. referencing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-SDD-2203 for the purchase of equipment and technical services in support of the new El Paso County 911 District facility.  The City has made the determination that purchasing from this cooperative offers the most cost-effective pricing. 

 

The participation by the City of El Paso in the Department of Information Resources (DIR) was approved by Mayor and Council on 2/27/2007.

 

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz

 

Department:                                        Information Technology

Vendor:                                               Motorola Solutions, Inc.

                                                            El Paso, Texas

Total Estimated Amount:                    $509,930.76   

Account No.:                                       190-28310-580100-4500-PCP10IT02A0       

Funding Source:                                 2010 Certificates of Obligation

Reference No:                                    2017-406

District(s):                                           All

 

This is a Cooperative, equipment and service contract.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

 

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17.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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17.1.

Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Niland, and carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2016-1238 Grounds Maintenance-City Facilities to Delta Unlimited, Inc. dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Service for an initial term estimated award of $523,923.00. The award is to include a two (2) year optional amount of $349,282.00 for a total five (5) year award of $873,205.00.

 

AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, and Niland

NAYS: Representatives Ordaz and Limón

 

Department:                                        Streets & Maintenance

Award to:                                            Delta Unlimited, Inc. dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Service

                                                            El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                               All

Initial Term:                                        3 years

Option to Extend:                                2 years

Annual Estimated Award:                   $ 174,641.00

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $ 523,923.00 (3 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $ 873,205.00 (5 Years)

Account No.:                                                   532 – 31040 – 522260 – 1000 - P312

Funding Source:                                             General Fund – Building Facilities                                                             Maintenance Contracts

 

This is a Best Value, service contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets & Maintenance Department recommends award to Delta Unlimited, Inc. dba Delta Pest Control & Lawn Service, the bidder offering the best value bid. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Streets & Maintenance Department recommend Green Scene Inc. be deemed non-responsive, due to not providing the required state license-Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Structural Pest Control Service.

 

Representative Limón commented.

 

Ms. Diana Nunez, Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing commented.

 

 

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18.

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

 

 

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18.1.

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to exercise the City’s option to extend current Contract 2014-048 Books and Media in English and Spanish for Adults, Juveniles with Brodart Company for two (2) additional years pursuant to the provisions of an award approved by the City Council on January 28, 2014.  The extended contract period will be from November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2018.

 

Department:                                      Library

Award to:                                           Brodart Company

                                                          Williamsport, PA

Option:                                               One [of One]

Annual Estimated Amount:               $965,239.43

Total Estimated Amount:                  $1,930,478.86 (2 years)

Account No.:                                     453 – 53010 – 1000 - 531030

Funding Source:                                General Fund– Publication and Subscriptions

 

 

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19.

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

 

 

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19.1.

Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2017-004R Fully Insured Advantage Plan Only; Under 65 Years Fully Insured Retiree Group Medical and Prescription Drug Plan to Aetna Life Insurance Company for a total estimated award of $6,982,221.60.  The award is to include two, one-year optional amount of $13,964,443.20 for a total three (3) year award of $20,946,664.80.  The period of performance is from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

 

Department:                                        Human Resources

Award to:                                                         Aetna Life Insurance Company

                                                            Hartford, CT

Item(s):                                               All

Option:                                                Two, One-year options

Annual Estimated Award:                   $6,982,221.60

Initial Term Estimated Award:            $6,982,221.60 (1 year)

Option Total                                        $13,964,443.20 (2 years)

Total Estimated Award:                      $20,946,664.80 (3 years)

Account No.:                                       209 – 3500 – 501000 - 14045 – P1414

Funding Source:                                 Self-Insurance Fund – Non-Uniform Wages and Salaries

 

This is a Request for Proposal, service contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Human Resources recommend award as indicated to Aetna Life Insurance Company, the highest ranked proposer based on evaluation factors established for this procurement. In accordance with this award the City Manager or designee is authorized to exercise future options if needed.

 

Additionally, it is requested that the City Attorney's Office review and that the City Manager be authorized to execute any related contract documents and agreements necessary to effectuate this award.

 

 

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20.

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

 

 

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ITEMS TAKEN TOGETHER 20.1 AND 20.2

 

 

 

20.1.

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 an agreement by and between the City of El Paso and Atkins North America, Inc., to perform professional and program management services for a project known as “MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FUNDED PROGRAMS No. 2016-590R” on a Work Authorization basis to be compensated pursuant to  48 C.F.R. Part 31, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 31) based on the auditable overhead rate, on an hourly rate and unit prices, dependent on the funding received by the City for TxDOT and FHWA project and available City funds,  for an amount not to exceed Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($5,000,000) which City Council may increase as additional TxDOT and FHWA funding becomes available, for a term of forty eight (48) months with two (2) one-year options to extend to be exercised by the City Manager or Designee; and that a proposed budget will be provided to City Council when a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for each project is presented; 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 execution of the Agreement. 

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

 

 

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20.2.

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 agreement by and between the City of El Paso and HNTB Corporation, to perform professional and program management services for a project known as “MANAGEMENT OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) AND FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) FUNDED PROGRAMS No. 2016-590R” on a Work Authorization basis to be compensated pursuant to  48 C.F.R. Part 31, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 31) based on the auditable overhead rate, on an hourly rate and unit prices, dependent on the funding received by the City for TxDOT and FHWA project and available City funds,  for an amount not to exceed Five Million and No/100 Dollars ($5,000,000) which City Council may increase as additional TxDOT and FHWA funding becomes available, for a term of forty eight (48) months with two (2) one-year options to extend to be exercised by the City Manager or Designee; and that a proposed budget will be provided to City Council when a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for each project is presented; 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 execution of the Agreement. 

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

 

 

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20.3.

Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation 2016-832, Dyer Corridor Rapid Transit System to Jordan Foster Construction, LLC for an estimated total amount of $12,087,564.05.

 

Department:                                Capital Improvement

Award to:                                     Jordan Foster Construction, LLC

                                                    El Paso, TX

Item(s):                                        All

Initial Term:                                 368 Consecutive Calendar Days

Base Bid 1:                                  $ 6,668,936.85

Base Bid 2:                                  $ 3,939,247.70

Base Bid 3:                                  $    180,109.00

Base Bid 4:                                  $     273,440.00

Additive Alternate 1X:                 $     297,720.50

Additive Alternate 2X:                 $     728,110.00

Total Estimated Award:               $12,087,564.05

Account No.:                               190-38170-580270-4950-PCP11MT040

                                                    190-28330-580270-4530-PCP11MT040

                                                    190-60070-580270-3210-PCP11MT040

Funding Source:                          Texas Department of Transportation

                                                    2011 Transportation Certificates of Obligation

                                                    FTA

 

This is a low bid, unit price contract.

 

The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to Jordan Foster Construction, 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.

 

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 part of this award, upon the review of the City Attorney, the City Manager or designee may without further authorization from City Council approve contract change orders necessary for proper contract administration in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) requirements which do not revise the estimated award and change orders that are in accordance with applicable law.

 

 

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REGULAR AGENDA – PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES

 

 

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21.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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21.1.

ORDINANCE 018586

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST16-00019, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH REDUCED SIDE STREET YARD SETBACK ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 31 & 32, BLOCK 7, MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS ADDITION, 3300 JACKSON 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. PROPERTY OWNER: TERRY SANCHEZ. PZST16-00019

 

Motion duly made by Representative Tolbert, seconded by Representative Acosta, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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21.2.

ORDINANCE 018587

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. PZST16-00020, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH REDUCED SIDE STREET YARD SETBACK, REAR YARD SETBACK AND CUMULATIVE FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACK ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 1, SCOTSDALE UNIT TWO, 9958 LOCKERBIE 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. PROPERTY OWNER: RICHARD AND INGRID MORENO. PZST16-00020

 

Motion duly made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Tolbert, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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21.3.

ORDINANCE 018588

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 4 AND THE WEST HALF OF LOT 5, BLOCK 16, FRANKLIN HEIGHTS ADDITION, 1108 MYRTLE AVE., CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-4/H (COMMERCIAL/HISTORIC) TO R-MU/H (RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE/HISTORIC) AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.  SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1108 MYRTLE AVE.; OWNER: BEMITY GLOBAL LLC. PZRZ16-00015

 

Motion duly made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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21.4.

ORDINANCE 018589

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.02 (DEFINITIONS), SECTION 20.02.426 (GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITY); AND CHAPTER 20.10 (SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS), SECTION 20.10.265 (GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES), AND SECTION 20.10.270 (HOME OCCUPATION USE) TO CLARIFY SIZE AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE USES.  THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 (ENFORCEMENT-PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Niland, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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21.5.

ORDINANCE 018590

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.18 (SIGN REGULATIONS), ARTICLE III (BILLBOARD REGULATIONS), SECTION 20.18.270 (RELOCATION OF BILLBOARDS) TO REVISE THE HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR RELOCATED BILLBOARDS; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Mr. VJ Smith, Clear Channel, commented.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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22.

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

 

 

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22.1.

ORDINANCE 018591

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 018564 (ORDINANCE LEVYING 2017 TAXES) TO CORRECT A SCRIVENER’S ERROR.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Acosta, 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 Svarzbein, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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23.

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

 

 

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23.1.

ORDINANCE 018592

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES, SECTION 12.88.180 (NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW AWAY ZONE), PARAGRAPH A (NO PARKING OR STANDING, TOW AWAY ZONE), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, 106. PENDALE, ROAD, THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.88.180(F) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Niland, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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23.2.

ORDINANCE 018593

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS), TO PROHIBIT PARKING ALONG A PORTION OF MANOR PLACE, THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.88.180(F) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

 

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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23.3.

ORDINANCE 018594

The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.180 (NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW-AWAY ZONE),  EL PASO CITY CODE, TO DELETE SUBSECTION K (PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON HOPEWELL DRIVE, METTLER DRIVE, AND SUNBURST DRIVE), THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.

 

Mr. Jimmy Apodaca, citizen, commented.

 

Motion duly made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Robinson, 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, Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland

NAYS: None

NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Noe

 

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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24.

Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

 

 

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24.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

 

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

 

            That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement by and between the City of El Paso and the State of Texas, acting by and through the Texas Department of Transportation, for the City of El Paso Street Median and Parkway Landscaping project for Redd Road, Resler Dr., Montwood Dr., Airway Blvd., George Dieter, and Sean Haggerty corridors, which has an estimated total project cost of $6,909,760.00 of which the estimated local government participation amount is $1,315,600.00; and that Transportation Development Credits will be used to cover the local participation amount for the City.

 

Representatives Acosta, Limón, Robinson, Niland, and Ordaz commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager, commented.

 

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

 

 

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25.

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

 

 

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25.1.

Update, presentation and discussion of Youth Football rule changes concerning reducing the risk of concussion to El Paso young athletes.

 

Ms. Paula Powell, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

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

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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26.

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

 

 

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26.1.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, a Legislative Review Meeting of the whole was convened on September 19, 2016 to discuss adopting an initial preliminary draft of the Legislative Agenda for the 85th Texas Legislative Session; and,

            WHEREAS, the preliminary draft of the Legislative Agenda has been vetted and additional information was received from city staff to be presented to Council for their consideration in revising the preliminary draft and adopting a final draft of the Legislative Agenda;

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

That the attached Legislative Agenda for the 85th Texas Legislative Session, as revised by City Council on November 1, 2016, is hereby adopted in accordance with the direction given by City Council.

 

Ms. Lupe Cuellar, Legislative Attorney, read floor amendment into the record and presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Niland, Limón, and Acosta commented.

 

Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.

 

Mr. Tyler Grossman, Executive Director, El Paso Firemen and Policemen’s Pension Fund, commented.

 

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

 

 

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27.

Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

 

 

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27.1.

Update on Animal Services progress.

 

Mr. Kurt Fenstermacher, Interim Animal Services Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Niland, Limón, and Noe commented.

 

Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager commented.

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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28.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

 

 

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28.1.

Motion made by Representative Tolbert, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED to change “City projects” to “the three signature Quality of Life projects” and agree to place notice of the item on the agenda that precedes the agenda on which action will be taken.

 

Mayor Leeser and Representatives Tolbert, Svarzbein, Noe, Acosta, Niland, and Robinson commented.

 

The following City staff members commented:

 

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

 

 

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28.2.

R E S O L U T I O N

            WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate must establish within the Smithsonian Institution American Latino Museum; and

            WHEREAS, the Congress has the power to designate the Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as the future location for the Smithsonian American Latino Museum; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso’s commitment to the arts, to the principles of diversity and to building a more inclusive community recognizes and appreciates that the Latino community is vital to American life, art, culture, and industry as well as our neighborhoods and communities; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso desires to support the establishment of the proposed National Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., among the other landmark Smithsonian Institutions to highlight the history, contributions and successes of the Latino community, the largest demographic minority population in the United States; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso wishes to encourage the creation of a Smithsonian American Latino museum to honor Latinos and their significant contributions to our culture and society; and

            WHEREAS, the City of El Paso’s support will add impetus to Congress’ effort, and also help the City to be seen as active in matters of cultural affairs at the local and national level.

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

            That it endorses and offers its support of federal legislation that would establish a National Smithsonian American Latino Museum and designate the Arts and Industries Building as its future location in Washington, D.C.

 

Representatives Limón and Noe commented.

 

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

 

 

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EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 1:13 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:

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 Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Tolbert, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 3:29 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX1.

Claim against Pedro Natera, our file no. 16-1018-060; (551.071)

 

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Niland and unanimously carried that the City Attorney’s Office not take any action in pursuing any claims against Pedro Natera under Matter Number 16-1018-060, including but not limited to, filing a lawsuit in this matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX2.

Statement of Intent of Texas Gas Service Company, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., to Increase Gas Utility Rates Within the Unincorporated Areas of the El Paso Service Area, Permian Service Area, and Dell City Service Area, Railroad Commission of Texas, Gas Utilities Docket No. 10506. (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX3.

Application of El Paso Electric Company to Implement a Voluntary Community Solar Pilot Program in Texas. (551.071)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX4.

Economic Incentives for a Mixed Use Development to be located in the City of El Paso. (551.087)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX5.

Canaan, Carina and Levi Lane v. City of El Paso, Texas; Our Matter No. 16-1065-068 (551.071)

 

Motion made Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Limón and unanimously carried that outside counsel for the City of El Paso, in consultation with the City Attorney, be authorized settlement authority to resolve the case entitled Carina Canaan and Levi Lane v. City of El Paso, Cause No. 3:16-CV-00132-DCG.  The City Attorney, through outside counsel for the City of El Paso, is authorized to negotiate a settlement agreement and sign all documents to effectuate this authority under Matter No. 16-1065-068 as recommended by the City Attorney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX6.

EP Hotel Partners, LP et al v. City of El Paso, EP Vida, LLC; CC-5; #2014DCVV0727 (551.072)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

 

 

 

 

EX7.

Real estate acquisitions for the 2012 Quality of Life signature project for the Multipurpose Cultural and Performing Arts Center (551.071, 551.072)

 

NO ACTION taken on this item.

 

 

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ADJOURN

 

Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 4:16 p.m.

 

                   

 

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:

 

 

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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk