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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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December 6, 2016 |
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COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL |
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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 8:07 a.m. Mayor Oscar Leeser present and presiding and the following Council Members answered roll call: Peter Svarzbein, Michiel Noe, Lilia Limón, and Cortney Niland. Late arrivals: Emma Acosta at 8:09 a.m., Claudia Ordaz at 8:24 a.m., Carl Robinson at 8:26 a.m., and Jim Tolbert at 10:46 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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INVOCATION BY POLICE, FIRE AND CIMA CHAPLAIN SAM FARAONE |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE |
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Young Women’s Leadership Academy
Melaika Oxendine Anabella Arias Gabrielle Castro Brenda Bralich Emily Rainwater Katherine Antcliff Elena Moncada-Ibarra Elexus Montes Mariana Chavez Allyson Stresow Rhyan Stresow |
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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, Acosta, Noe, Limón and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Tolbert, Robinson and Ordaz |
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CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF MINUTES: |
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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting of November 29, 2016. |
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REQUEST TO EXCUSE CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: |
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CONSENT AGENDA - RESOLUTIONS: |
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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 Lessor’s Approval of Assignment by and among the City of El Paso (“Lessor”), Mac Hotel Properties I, L. P. (“Assignor”), and Manir Properties IV, LLC (“Assignee”), for the premises described as follows: Tract F of Lot 1, Block 19, El Paso International Airport Tracts, Unit 10, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, consisting of 156,116.54 square feet of land and municipally known and numbered as 6789 Boeing Drive, El Paso, Texas.
Representative Limón commented.
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign an Agreement for Professional Services Construction Management Contract by and between the City of El Paso and ECM International, Inc., a Texas corporation, for a project known as “EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CHECKED BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM”, for an amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Seventeen Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Nine AND 94/100 DOLLARS ($1,517,869.94); and that the City Engineer be authorized to approve up to $50,000 in additional services for a total contract amount not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Sixty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Nine and 94/100 Dollars ($1,567,869.94); 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. Funding source: PFC and TSA. |
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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 First Amendment Agreement for Professional Services Construction Management by and between the CITY OF EL PASO and ECM INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Texas Corporation, for a project known as “EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES’’ to amend the scope of work provide construction management services for the Passenger Boarding Bridges and Standby Generators Project and Concourse A Restrooms Project and eliminate Checked Baggage Screening Project thereby reducing the contract amount from $751,125.64 to $487,379.00; 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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Goal 2: Set the Standard for a Safe and Secure City |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE the City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, in accordance with Article XXXII, Section 2, of the Articles of Agreement between the City of El Paso, Texas and Local 51, International Association of Firefighters, Inc., to implement the attached changes to Article XXXII, Examination and Promotions; and Article XIV, Insurance, Section 1. (a), Appendix F, Health Benefit Plan contained within the 2015-2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement. |
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Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
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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 “Design-Build Amendment” by and between the City of El Paso and Martinez Bros. Contractors, LLC., for a project known as “Spray Parks-Phase II 2016-791R”, to establish the Contract Sum with a Guaranteed Maximum Price of Three Million Five Hundred Fifteen Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy One and 41/100 dollars ($3,515,771.41), and to accept and incorporate the Design-Build Proposal into the Agreement which establishes the Contract Time and the agreed upon design documents; and That the City Manager or Designee be authorized to 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 and do not make changes to the prices and are within the appropriate budget; 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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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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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 two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform geotechnical and materials testing consulting services on a task by task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following four (4) consultants:
1. Professional Service Industries, Inc. 2. CQC Testing and Engineering, LLC. 3. Amec Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. 4. Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Each On Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed Five Hundred Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($500,000.00), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement.
Mr. Javier Reyes, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Robinson commented.
1ST MOTION *Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, 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 Manager be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform landscape architectural consulting services on a task by task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following five (5) consultants: 5. Sites Southwest LTD Co. 6. Greenway Studio LLC. 7. Meridian Green Works, LLC. 8. Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.
Each On Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($750,000.00), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement.
Mr. Javier Reyes, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Robinson commented.
1ST MOTION *Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, 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 Manager be authorized to sign a two year On-Call Agreement for Professional Services to perform professional architecture services on a task by task basis by and between the by City of El Paso and each of the following five (5) consultants:
1. Carl Daniel Architects, Inc. 2. ACM Designs, LLC. dba EXIGO 3. MNK Architects, Inc. 4. In*situ Architecture 5. Mijares-Mora Architects, Inc.
Each On Call Agreement will be for an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/00 Dollars ($750,000.00), and each agreement will include authorization for the City Engineer to approve additional Basic Services and Reimbursables for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) and authorization for the City Engineer to approve Additional Services for an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($50,000.00) if the identified services are necessary for proper execution of identified project and if the increased amounts are within the appropriate budget identified for a project. In addition, the City Manager is authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of each On-Call Agreement.
Mr. Javier Reyes, Engineering Division Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Robinson commented.
1ST MOTION *Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to MOVE TO REGULAR.
2ND AND FINAL MOTION Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, 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 Mayor be authorized 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). |
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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 Mayor be authorized 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). |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to RE-APPOINT Margaret Livingston to the City Plan Commission by Representative Cortney Niland, District 8. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to DELETE the appointment of Charlene Brown to the Historic Landmark Commission by Representative Lily Limón, District 7. |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to APPROVE, AS REVISED the notation of Open Records Request number W044455-112916:
“1. Please provide all Council Requests from all members of Council (District Representatives and the Mayor) to the City Manager's office known as CR1-8, completed and pending.
2. Please provide all Traffic Calming Measures completed or in design/ construction that were not done through the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) from 2013-2016.” |
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Pearl Harbor Day |
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George Ernst Day |
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Navidad de La Fe Luminarias Day |
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8:00 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. CALL TO THE PUBLIC – PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public commented:
Mayor Leeser commented.
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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, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert |
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An Ordinance granting a Special Privilege License to International Laundry Services, Inc. for the construction, installation, maintenance, use, and repair of six (6) angled on-street parking spaces and one (1) loading dock within portions of City right-of-way along Saint Vrain Street service road adjacent to the property located at 817 Texas Avenue, El Paso, Texas for a term of ten (10) years with one (1) renewable ten (10) year term. (NESV2015-00012)
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2016 |
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An Ordinance amending Title 6 of the El Paso City Code (Transportation for Hire); revising Chapter 6.04 to update definitions; add Article VII (Group Cycle Operations); and correct typographical errors; the penalty being as provided in Sections 1.08.010, 1.08.020 and 1.08.030 of the El Paso City Code.
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2017 |
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Motion made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to AUTHORIZE, AS REVISED the Director of the Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department to issue a purchase order to Revenue Markets, Inc. dba TRMI Systems, the sole source provider for the Toll Collection and Audit Control Software. International Bridges is seeking to enhance the software to add additional classes to the class schedule for tracking various commercial fares to improve data collection by further separating traffic information and improve reporting capabilities.
Department: International Bridges Award to: Revenue Markets, Inc. dba TRMI Systems Accord, NY Total Estimated Award: $24,360.00 Account No.: 522290-564-3300-64830-P6408 Funding Source: International Bridges Operations Sole Source No: 2017-617
This is a Sole Source purchase. 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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ORDINANCE 018617 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.20 (SOCIAL HOST ACCOUNTABILITY ORDINANCE), WHICH ALLOWS FOR A CIVIL PENALTY IMPOSED UPON A RESPONSIBLE ADULT FOR A GATHERING WHERE ALCOHOL IS PROVIDED TO MINORS; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9.20.070 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, and Ordaz commented.
The following City staff members commented:
The following members of the public commented:
1ST MOTION Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, 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.
2ND MOTION Motion duly made by Representative Limón, seconded by Representative Ordaz, that the Ordinance be ADOPTED. Whereupon the Mayor ordered that a vote be taken on the passage and adoption of the Ordinance which when so done resulted as follows: THE MOTION FAILS.
AYES: Representatives Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: Representatives Svarzbein, Acosta, Robinson, and Noe NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
3RD AND FINAL MOTION Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Niland, 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: THE MOTION PASSES.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, and Niland NAYS: Representatives Ordaz and Limón NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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 018618 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE WEST 11 FEET OF LOT 4, AND ALL OF LOTS 5, 6, AND 7, BLOCK 115 AMENDED MAP OF MORNING SIDE HEIGHTS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-2 (APARTMENT). THE PENALTY IS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3335 TRUMAN. PROPERTY OWNER: MOISES ORTIZ PZRZ16-00030
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, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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 018619 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 27-D-1, 27-D-2, AND 27-D-3, SECTION 9, BLOCK 81, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, 4922 HONDO PASS DRIVE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-2/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4922 HONDO PASS DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: 2015 HONDO VILLAGE CENTER, LLC. PZRZ16-00018
Representative Noe commented.
Mr. Raul Garcia, Lead Planner for Planning and Inspections, commented.
Motion duly made by Representative Robinson, 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, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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 two weeks an Ordinance changing the zoning of All of Lot 2 and a portion of Lot 3, Block 9, Canutillo Industrial Park, 7351 South Desert Boulevard, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-3/c (Commercial/condition) to I-MU/c (Industrial mixed use/condition) and approving a master zoning plan. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7351 South Desert Boulevard. Property Owner: Abram Wiebe Dyck and Aganetha Fehr Hildebrand. PZRZ15-00008 |
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ORDINANCE 018620 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 5B, SECTION 36, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, 11120 MONTANA AVENUE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 11120 MONTANA AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNER: MOHAMMED R. FAROKHNIA. PZRZ16-00029
Mr. Raul Garcia, Lead Planner for Planning and Inspections, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Niland commented.
Motion duly made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, 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, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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 018621 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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
Motion duly made by Representative Svarzbein, 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, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: None NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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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Goal 6: Set the Standard for Sound Governance and Fiscal Management |
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*Motion made, seconded, and unanimously carried to POSTPONE five weeks 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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Goal 7: Enhance and Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network |
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ORDINANCE 018622 The City Clerk read an Ordinance entitled: 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.
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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The City Council Meeting was RECESSED at 10:40 a.m. in order to convene the Mass Transit Board Meeting.
The City Council Meeting was RECONVENED at 10:54 a.m. |
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Goal 1: Create an Environment Conducive to Strong, Sustainable Economic Development |
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Update on the City’s mobile food vending program.
Ms. Elizabeth Triggs, Program Manager – One Stop Shop, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Robinson, Noe, Limón, and Niland commented.
The following City staff members commented:
Mr. John Heidelberg, citizen, commented.
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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
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Discussion on a presentation on the airport holiday decorations, ambassador program, and various holiday activities.
Ms. Cassandra Davisson, Airport, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland commented.
The following City staff members commented:
NO ACTION taken on this item. |
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Goal 4: Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life through Recreational, Cultural and Educational Environments |
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Report by the Chair of the Bond Overview Advisory Committee on the status of the 2012 Quality of Life Projects.
Mayor Leeser and Representative Tolbert commented.
The following City staff members commented:
The following members of the public commented:
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Goal 8: Nurture and Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community |
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Update on Animal Services progress with Public Relations and Community Involvement.
Mr. Ramon Herrera, Lead Public Affairs Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representative Svarbein, Acosta, Robinson, Noe, and Ordaz commented.
The following City staff members commented:
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL |
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Motion made by Representative Svarzbein, seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, and carried to DIRECT City staff to add urban design and historical preservation design elements into procurement review criteria for firm selection and design; after firm is selected, direct firm to incorporate new urban design as defined by residential, commercial, and small and ground floor retail uses and historical features and 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.
AYES: Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Acosta, Noe, Ordaz, Limón, and Niland NAYS: Representative Robinson
Representative Svarzbein presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Ms. Laura Foster, City Development Architect, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Representatives Svarzbein, Tolbert, Robinson, and Limón commented.
The following members of the public commented:
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Motion made by Representative Niland, seconded by Representative Ordaz, and unanimously carried to DIRECT the City Manager to review the policies and procedures that we have set forth and add to the agreement that the Chair or the Vice Chair of the board sign off on the disbursement of funds, or recommend to have a third-party or an outside consultant, not limited to legal counsel, and to reevaluate the financial policies and procedures to make sure that both entities are being well represented and protected, also, to encourage the board reevaluate the last contracts between the Executive Director and the City of El Paso which clearly define that the Executive Director is held accountable just to the Chairperson, so that he is responsible to the entire board and to review and clearly define all roles and responsibilities of the fiscal agent and trustee.
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Tolbert, Acosta, Robinson, Ordaz, and Niland commented.
The following City staff members commented:
1. Mr. Tommy Gonzalez, City Manager 2. Ms. Sylvia Firth, City Attorney, gave legal advice. 3. Dr. Mark Sutter, Chief Financial Officer |
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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 2:56 p.m. pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter and the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 - 551.087 to discuss any of the following: NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representative Tolbert
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 3:10 p.m. and RECONVENE the meeting of the City Council, during which time motions were made.
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Lots 16-26, Block 3, Keystone Business Park, El Paso, El Paso County Texas. (551.071 and 551.072)
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Goal 3: Promote the Visual Image of El Paso |
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*R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO: That the City Council declares that the expenditures of District 7 discretionary funds in an amount not to exceed TWO HUNDRED FIFTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($250.00) for each sponsorship to: Deby Lewis Foundation, Ysleta Mission Celebration and Border Network for Human Rights, for the support of residents, students and organizations and these expenditures serves the municipal purpose of providing recreational and cultural activities to the residents of and visitors of the City of El Paso which benefits the community and instills community pride, and is authorized. |
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Update regarding Multipurpose Cultural and Performing Arts Center (“MPC”) project.
Ms. Jessica Herrera, Interim Director for Economic and International Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation (copy on file in City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Leeser and Representatives Svarzbein, Acosta, and Niland commented.
The following City staff members commented:
The following members of the public commented:
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ADJOURN
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tempore Noe, seconded by Representative Acosta, and unanimously carried to ADJOURN this meeting at 3:10 p.m.
NOT PRESENT FOR THE VOTE: Representatives Tolbert, Ordaz and Limón |
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Richarda Duffy Momsen, City Clerk |
