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Oscar Leeser |
Peter Svarzbein, District 1 |
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Mayor |
Jim Tolbert, District 2 |
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Emma Acosta, District 3 |
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Carl L. Robinson, District 4 |
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Tommy Gonzalez |
Michiel R. Noe, District 5 |
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City Manager |
Claudia Ordaz, District 6 |
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Lily Limón, District 7 |
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Cortney Carlisle Niland, District 8 |
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MINUTES FOR REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING |
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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 8:02 a.m. Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call: Jim Tolbert, Emma Acosta, Carl Robinson, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Niland. Late Arrivals: Michiel Noe at 8:12 a.m., Peter Svarzbein at 8:13 a.m. and Claudia Ordaz at 8:36 a.m. The invocation was given by Police, Fire and CIMA Chaplain Sam Faraone, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America. |
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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 {*}.
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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 15, 2016. |
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Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
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3.1. |
*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Air Cargo Building Lease Agreement between the City of El Paso and Global Aviation Services, LLC regarding office and warehouse space, loading dock space, vehicular parking space and ground service equipment parking space located at the property known as the Air Cargo Building #2, 6411 Convair Road, El Paso, Texas. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Office Space Rental Agreement by and between the City of El Paso (“Lessor”) and Air Serv Corporation (“Lessee”) to lease office space in the El Paso International Airport Terminal Building. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION NOMINATING TENET HOSPITALS LIMITED (TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS) AS A TEXAS STATE ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso (‘City”) has previously passed Ordinance No. 017116 on May 26, 2009, electing to participate in the Texas Enterprise Zone Program; and WHEREAS, the local incentives offered under this Resolution are the same on this date as were outlined in Ordinance No. 017116; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Texas Enterprise Zone Act, Texas Government Code (“Act”), Tenet Hospitals Limited has applied to the City for designation as an enterprise zone project; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Governor Economic Development and Tourism (“EDT”) through the Economic Development Bank (“Bank”) will consider Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project pursuant to a nomination and an application made by the City; and WHEREAS, the City desires to pursue the creation of the proper economic and social environment in order to induce the investment of private resources in productive business enterprises located in the city and to provide employment to residents of enterprise zones and to other economically disadvantaged individuals; and WHEREAS, the City finds that Tenet Hospitals Limited meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project under Chapter 2303, Subchapter F of the Act on the following grounds: 1. Tenet Hospitals Limited is a "qualified business" under Section 2303.402 of the Act since it will be engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business at a qualified business site located inside an enterprise zone and at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the business' new employees will be residents of an enterprise zone, economically disadvantaged individuals, or veterans; and 2. There has been and will continue to be a high level of cooperation between public, private, and neighborhood entities within the area; and 3. The designation of Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project will contribute significantly to the achievement of the plans of the City for development and revitalization of the area. WHEREAS, the City finds that Tenet Hospitals Limited meets the criteria for tax relief and other incentives adopted by the City and nominates Tenet Hospitals Limited for enterprise project status on the grounds that it will be located at the qualified business site, will create a higher level of employment, economic activity and stability; and WHEREAS, the City finds that it is in the best interest of the City to nominate Tenet Hospitals Limited as an enterprise project pursuant to the Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: 1. That Tenet Hospitals Limited is a "qualified business" as defined in Section 2303.402 of the Act, and meets the criteria for designation as an enterprise project, as set forth in Section 2303, Subchapter F of the Act; 2. That the enterprise zone project shall take effect on the date of designation of the enterprise project by the agency and terminate five years after date of designation; and 3. That the City Manager or her designee be authorized to sign any and all documents required by EDC to complete the nomination process. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract No. 2016-1029R Stress Management for Firefighters between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Integrity Employee Assistance, Inc., dba WellConnect for stress management services for the Fire Department employees and employees’ dependents for a three (3) year term from the effective date and one (1) option to extend for two (2) years under the same terms to be exercised by the City Manager, for an estimated total cost of $240,000.00 for the first term and an estimated total cost of $400,000.00 including the option to extend; and that service provider is to be paid based on the services performed. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract No. 2016-892R Drug Testing & Alcohol Screening Services-Fire Department between the City of El Paso (“City”) and Norton Medical Industries, Inc. for drug and alcohol screening services for the Fire Department’s fire uniform personnel, for a thirty six (36) month term from the effective date and two (2) options to extend for two (2) years under the same terms to be exercised by the City Manager, for an estimated cost of $76,273.65 for the first term to be paid on per screening basis and an estimated total cost of $177,971.85 including the options to extend are exercised. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement between Ranchos Real XVI, LLC and the City of El Paso entered on December 18, 2012 and amended April 14, 2015 for the construction of certain parkland improvements to an 11.2557-acre property, more or less, described as: a portion of Lot 3, Block 391, Tierra Del Este Unit Sixty Nine; portion of Lot 4, Block 391 and a portion Lot 1, Block 461, Tierra Del Este Unit Seventy Two; portion of Lot 2, Block 461, Tierra Del Este Unit Seventy Six; and Portion of Lot 3A, Block 391, Tierra Del Este Unit Eighty, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, (the “Linear Park Dedication Site”) and more particularly described in the metes and bounds description attached to the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement as Exhibit “A”. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN PZDS16- 00020 FOR A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 2, CROSSROADS SUBDIVISION UNIT 2, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.150. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE WHEREAS, on February 24, 1986, City Council rezoned the property described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Crossroads Subdivision Unit 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-4 (Residential) to C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) and as part of the rezoning imposed a condition that a detailed site development plan be submitted for review and approval by the City Plan Commission and City Council prior to issuance of a building permit; and, WHEREAS, the property owner, Lucmor LLC & BD Steward LLC (the "Owner") is ready to proceed with development and has submitted a detailed site development plan for review; and, WHEREAS, the detailed site development plan is subject to the development standards in the C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) District regulations and subject to the approved Detailed Site Development Plan signed by the Applicant, the City Manager and the Executive Secretary to the City Plan Commission; and, WHEREAS, a report was made by the staff to the City Plan Commission and a public hearing was held regarding such application; and, WHEREAS, the City Plan Commission has approved and herein recommends Council approval of the subject detailed site development plan; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the detailed site development plan meets all applicable requirements of the El Paso City Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO:1. Pursuant to requirements imposed on the property described as: A Portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Crossroads Subdivision Unit 2, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, and as more particularly described by metes and bounds on the attached Exhibit “A”, incorporated by reference; the City Council hereby approves the detailed site development plan. The detailed site development plan is subject to the development standards in the C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) District: 2. A copy of the approved detailed site development plan, signed by the Applicant, the City Manager and the Secretary of the City Plan Commission, is attached hereto, as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein by reference. 3. All construction and development on the property shall be done in accordance with the approved detailed site development plan and the development standards applicable in the C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) District regulations. 4. The Applicant shall sign an agreement to develop the property and to perform all construction thereon in accordance with the approved detailed site development plan and the standards applicable in the C-4/sc (Commercial/special contract) District. Such agreement shall be signed and filed with the Zoning Administrator and the Executive Secretary of the City Plan Commission before building permits are issued. 5. This approval shall be void if construction on the property is not started in accordance with the approved detailed site development plan within four (4) years from the date hereof. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Council hereby waives the two factor requirement to designate a property with an infill development overlay pursuant to Municipal Code 20.10.280A for the following property legally described as Lot 6, Block 2, Emerald Valley Estates Replat, 5512 Milray Dr., City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking adjacent to the address of 3210 Dyer Street, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Section 12.44.050 of the El Paso Municipal Code, that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provisions has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: THAT the City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate twenty-one (21) offset angle parking spaces on the north side of Porter Avenue, between Dyer Street and Porter Street. Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent property. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking adjacent to the address of 221 N. Lee; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Section 12.44.050 of the El Paso Municipal Code, that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provisions have been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: THAT the City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate nine (9) offset angle parking spaces on the north side of Olive Avenue from North Lee Street to a point 105 feet west and (17) offset angle parking spaces on the west side of North Lee Street from Olive Avenue to Magoffin Avenue. Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City ordinance for the adjacent property. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso finds that it would be in the best interest of the public to authorize offset angle parking adjacent to the address of 220 Lawton Drive; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of El Paso further finds, in accordance with Section 12.44.050 of the El Paso Municipal Code, that said street does not carry more than 4,000 vehicles per average day, nor more than 500 vehicles per hour for any consecutive three hours of an average day; and that adequate provisions has been made for the free and unobstructed passage of pedestrian traffic thereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: THAT the City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized and directed to designate twenty-nine (29) offset angle parking spaces on the west side of Mundy Drive, between Lawton Drive and Fewel Street. Said right-of-way shall be used for public parking and cannot be used to satisfy the off-street parking required by City Ordinance for the adjacent property. |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Council approve an amendment to the City of El Paso Infill Development Incentive Policy (attached hereto as “Exhibit A”), as recommended by the Interim Director of the Economic and International Development Department, to amend the Term of Financial Incentives to January 31, 2017. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Brett Goldberg as a regular appointee to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number 5 Board by Mayor Oscar Leeser. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Sam Shallenburger to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the reappointment of Jaime Macias to the Fair Housing Task Force by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Don Baumgardt to the Open Space Advisory Board by Representative Jim Tolbert, District 2. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT Linda Troncoso to the Zoning Board of Adjustment as an alternate member by Representative Jim Tolbert, District 2. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPOINT William Justin Chapman to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee by Representative Jim Tolbert, District 2. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AWARD Solicitation No. 2017-013 for Lionel Forti Pool Facility Demolition to JMR Demolition, Ltd. for estimated award of $58,416.45.
NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz
Department: Capital Improvement Award to: JMR Demolition, Ltd. El Paso, TX Item(s): All Initial Term: 40 Consecutive Calendar Days Base Bid: $ 58,416.45 Total Estimated Award: $ 58,416.45 Funding Source 580270-190-29010-4800-PCP13PRKC04
This is a low bid, lump sum contract.
The Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department and Capital Improvement Department recommend award as indicated to JMR Demolition, Ltd. 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.
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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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to REJECT all bids received for 2017-198 Argal Park at Las Palmas due to all bids exceeding the cost estimate. |
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evolve Federal Credit Union Celebration of Lights Day |
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REGULAR AGENDA - FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES Motion made by Representative Niland, 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, Robinson, Noe, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Ordaz |
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An Ordinance vacating a portion of City right-of-way over a portion of Ochoa Street out of Block 169, Alexander Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. Subject Property: East of Ochoa and North of University; Applicant: Maria Del Carmen and Daniel A. Casavantes SURW16-00006
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An Ordinance amending Ordinance 8064 (Classification and Compensation Plan) to amend Section 3.6 (Longevity Pay) to comport with the legislative intent of the City Council to pay longevity pursuant to the City’s Budget Resolution.
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An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.20 (Traffic Control Devices), Section 12.20.060 (Signal legend- Go, Caution and Stop), Subsection (C) (1) (c) (at the following intersection left turns on the red signal are prohibited), of the El Paso City Code, to add the intersection on Campbell Street and Yandell Drive, the penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.
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Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Kustom Signals, Inc., the sole source provider for the Eyewitness Data Vault (EDV) Turnkey Solution.
Department: Police Award to: Kustom Signals, Inc. Lenexa, KS Total Estimated Award: $91,030.00 Account No.: 321-533030-2505-21230-P2104-GF14DJ0825 Funding Source: Public Safety Equipment Maintenance Sole Source No: 2016-1252
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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Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Chastang Enterprises dba Chastang Ford / Autocar, a contractor under HGAC Contract #HT06-16, for fifteen (15 Units) 2017 Autocar ACX64 suitable for an Automated Side Body. 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 HGAC was approved by Mayor and City Council on May 8, 2007.
Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Chastang Enterprises dba Chastang Ford / Autocar Houston, TX Total Estimated Award: $2,480,250.00 (15 Units) Account No.: 334-34080-580290-3150-P3480-PESD00170S Funding Source: Environmental Services Capital Funds Reference No.: 2017-470
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Motion made by Representative Acosta, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a Purchase Order to Texan Waste Equipment DBA Heil of Texas, a contractor under HGAC Contract RH08-16, for fifteen (15) Durapack Python 28 yd. High Compaction Auto Side Loaders. 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 HGAC was approved by Mayor and City Council on May 8, 2007.
Department: Streets and Maintenance Award to: Texan Waste Equipment DBA Heil of Texas San Antonio, TX Total Estimated Award: $2,006,280.00 (15 units) Account No.: 334-34080-580290-3150-P3480-PESD00170S Funding Source: Environmental Services Capital Funds Reference No.: 2017-471
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ORDINANCE 018601 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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
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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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE three weeks 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 |
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ORDINANCE 018602 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO A-1 DISPOSAL, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018603 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ALAREAL CORPORATION D/B/A BIN THERE DUMP THAT, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018604 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO AMERICAN DISPOSAL SERVICES, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED, AS REVISED. 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, AS REVISED. |
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ORDINANCE 018605 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO ANVACO CORPORATION, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018606 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO DEMCON DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018607 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO EL PASO DISPOSAL, LP, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018608 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO EL PASO SANITATION SYSTEMS, INC., TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018609 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO GCC SUN CITY MATERIALS, LLC, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018610 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO HEIST DISPOSAL, INC. TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018611 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO JOSE ROMAN GONZALEZ, JR DBA JRG DISPOSAL, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018612 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO LORETTO INVESTMENT CORPORATION, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018613 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO MOORE SERVICE, INC., TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018614 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SANDOVAL CAPITAL, INC. D/B/A BRONCO DISPOSAL, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018615 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SMARTT MOVE, LLC, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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ORDINANCE 018616 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO SOUTHWEST DISPOSAL, TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND HAULER SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EL PASO SUBJECT TO THE FRANCHISE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Motion duly made by Representative Limón, 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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Presentation and discussion by Medical Center of the Americas “MCA” on their annual report on status of activities during the fiscal year, use of grant funds, and progress in the performance measures required under the agreement with the City of El Paso.
Ms. Emma Schwartz, President, Medical Center of the Americas, Mr. Jeff Fuchsberg, Director of Intellectual Property and Innovation Projects, Mr. Carlos Ortega, Chief Financial Officer, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Leeser and Representative Acosta commented.
Ms. Jessica Herrera, Interim Director for Economic and International Development, commented.
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R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Consent to Assignment of Contract from the El Paso Zoological Society (“Society”) to the City of El Paso, with respect to the contract between the Society and CENTAMAN Inc., for the purchase of a software license for the CENTAMAN Software Version 10.
Representatives Niland and Robinson commented.
Mr. Steve Marshall, Director of Zoo, commented.
Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution. |
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R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City of El Paso accepts, with gratitude, the donation from the El Paso Zoological Society (“Society”), of the following: - One personal, non-transferable and non-exclusive license for use by the City of El Paso of the CENTAMAN Software-version 10 (“Software”). That City Council also authorizes the City Manager to sign a Donation Agreement to provide for the payment of the maintenance of the Software, as well as any necessary documentation and agreements required for this donation. Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution. |
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R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City of El Paso accepts, with gratitude, the donation from the El Paso Zoological Society (“Society”), of the following: Design, fabrication, and installation of a completed Carousel and shade structure, as further described in the agreement with the Society attached hereto as Exhibit “A” (“Contract”) and incorporated herein. That City Council also authorizes the City Manager to sign the Contract and any necessary documentation required for this donation that does not affect the approved budget of the City of El Paso. That the City of El Paso recognizes the donation to the Society by the Hunt Family Foundation, which enables this project.
Mr. Steve Marshall, Director of Zoo, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Ms. Renee Neuert, El Paso Zoological Society Executive Director, commented.
Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution. |
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R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, El Paso Electric Company, distributes electric power within the City Limits of the City of El Paso pursuant to a 25-year franchise granted to El Paso Electric Company dated as of July 15, 2005, and is an electric utility; WHEREAS, on June 8, 2015, El Paso Electric Company (“EPE” or the “Company”), filed with the City of El Paso its Application of El Paso Electric Company to Implement a Voluntary Community Solar Pilot Project; WHEREAS, this Pilot Program is based upon the construction and completion of a 3 MW solar plant at EPE’s Montana Power Station, and WHEREAS, pursuant to applicable law, the City of El Paso maintains original jurisdiction over rates of El Paso Electric Company for rates charged within the City limits of the City of El Paso, and WHEREAS, on the same application filed by EPE with the Public Utility Commission of Texas, a revised tariff was approved by action on September 1, 2016, after among other changes EPE agreed that it would not seek the costs of the plant associated with this tariff in rates, if the program is discontinued, and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined the approval of the tariff for customers within the city limits of the City of El Paso is appropriate. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: 1. That the Voluntary Community Rate, Rate Schedule CS as attached to this Resolution as Exhibit “A” is approved for customers within the City Limits of the City of El Paso. 2. El Paso Electric Company is ordered to reimburse the City of El Paso for the costs of its outside Counsel and Consultant within 30 days of invoice to EPE by the City. 3. That the City Manager shall so notify El Paso Electric Company by having a copy of this Resolution delivered or mailed to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Mr. Norman Gordon, outside utility counsel, commented.
Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Limón, and unanimously carried to APPROVE the Resolution. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE one week the item to direct the City Manager to incorporate new urban design and historic preservation features in the ongoing design and procurement qualifications for the 2012 Signature Project-Multipurpose Arena. |
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Update regarding Multipurpose Cultural and Performing Arts Center (“MPC”) project.
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Acosta, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Mr. Jose Carlos Villalva, Real Estate Manager 2. Mr. Cary Westin, Director of Economic and International Development 3. Ms. Jessica Herrera, Interim Director of Economic and International Development 4. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice. 5. Ms. Laura Foster, City Development Architect 6. Mr, Khalil Zaied, Deputy City Manager for Public Works 7. Mr. Bruce Collins, Director of Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing
The following members of the public commented:
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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Discussion and action on a Joint Meeting with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority.
Mayor Leeser commented.
Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice.
1st MOTION Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:30 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:
Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
2ND MOTION Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 1:30 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.
The City Council Meeting was RECESSED at 1:30 p.m. and RECONVENED at 2:00 p.m.
3rd MOTION Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Ordaz, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 2:00 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
4th MOTION Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried that the City Council retire into EXECUTIVE SESSION at 11:30 a.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following:
Section 551.071 CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY Section 551.072 DELIBERATIONS REGARDING REAL PROPERTY Section 551.073 DELIBERATION REGARDING PROSPECTIVE GIFTS Section 551.074 PERSONNEL MATTERS Section 551.076 DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES Section 551.087 DELIBERATION REGARDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS
Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and unanimously carried to adjourn the Executive Session at 4:01 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made. |
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EX1. |
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)
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El Paso Entertainment, Inc. d/b/a Foxy's Night Club and JEDJO, Inc., The Lamplighter Lounge and CR&R, Inc. v. City of El Paso, Texas; Matter No. 13-1004-337 (551.071)
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EX3. |
Nicole Austin & Ina Harrison v. The City of El Paso and Allyson Granados; Matter No. 16-1026-7725 (551.071) Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney’s Office be authorized to take any and all action to protect the City’s interest and position, both affirmative and defensive in the lawsuit styled Nicole Austin & Ina Harrison v. The City of El Paso and Allyson Granados; Matter Number 16-1026-7725. This Motion is intended to grant broad authority to the Office of the City Attorney to take any action necessary to address these matters, including but not limited to the initiation and response to, litigation, complaints and any other administrative or judicial proceedings, process and appeals. NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Limón |
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Danesha Hunt and Crystal Bertram v. City of El Paso; Matter No. 16-1026-7592 (551.071) Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Robinson, and unanimously carried that the City Attorney’s Office be authorized to take any and all action to protect the City’s interest and position, both affirmative and defensive in the lawsuit styled Danesha Hunt and Crystal Bertram v. City of El Paso; Matter Number 16-1026-7592. This Motion is intended to grant broad authority to the Office of the City Attorney to take any action necessary to address these matters, including but not limited to the initiation and response to, litigation, complaints and any other administrative or judicial proceedings, process and appeals.
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Economic Incentives for a Mixed-Use Development to be located in the City of El Paso. (551.087)
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ADJOURN |
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Motion made by Representative Robinson, seconded by Representative Niland, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 4:05 p.m. |
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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk |
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