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            AGENDA FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
                                          May 13, 2008
                               Council Chambers, City Hall
                                          8:30 a.m.

After  the  meeting is convened, the City Council shall  consider
the  following  items in the following order no sooner  than  the
designated times, but may consider them at a later time.

8:30 a.m.: Roll call and Executive Session*
9:00 a.m.: Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
9:00 a.m.: Ceremonial items followed by all other items posted on the Agenda

*At  any  time during the Council meeting, the City  Council  may
meet in executive session pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso
City   Charter  and  the  Texas  Government  Code,  Chapter  551,
Subchapter D, to discuss items as permitted by law.

Invocation - Police and Fire Chaplain Sam Faraone
Pledge of Allegiance
                                

                      MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS


1.   LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN WEEK
2.   NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
3.   MARY ANN DODSON DAY
4.   NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK


               CALL TO THE PUBLIC - PUBLIC COMMENT

This time is reserved for members of the public who would like to
   address the City Council on items that are not on the City
                         Council Agenda.

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 those who wish to sign up in advance of the meeting date and a
sign-up form is available outside the City Council Chambers at the
City Clerk table for those who wish to sign up on the day of the
                            meeting.
 Requests to speak must be received by 9:00 a.m. on the date of
                          the meeting.
           30 Minutes total is allotted for speakers.
     Three to five minutes may be allowed for each speaker.


                      NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

All  matters listed under the CONSENT AGENDA, including those  on
the Addition to the Agenda, will be considered by City Council to
be  routine  and  will be enacted by one motion  unless  separate
discussion is requested by Council Members.  Prior to  the  vote,
members of the audience may ask questions regarding items on  the
consent agenda.  When the vote has been taken, if an item has not
been  called  out  for separate discussion,  the  item  has  been
approved.  Council may, however, reconsider any item at any  time
during the meeting.  The wording of all agenda items shall appear
in  the  minutes of this meeting of the City Council  as  posted,
unless  otherwise  revised by this or other  motion  of  Council,
without  the necessity of the City Clerk reading the  wording  of
each item into the record.


                         CONSENT AGENDA

1.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

     Approval of Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting  of May 6, 2008.
     [Municipal Clerk, Richarda Duffy Momsen, (915) 541-4127]
     (Attachment) - Minutes for the Regular City Council Meeting  of 
                          May  06,  2008

2.   REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

3.   RESOLUTIONS:

     3A.  That  the City Manager be authorized to sign a Lessor's
           Approval of Sublease between the City of El Paso ("Lessor"),
           Trajen Flight Support, LP a/k/a Atlantic Aviation ("Lessee"), and
           Warren Green ("Sublessee") regarding a portion of the premises
           located at 1751 Shuttle Columbia, El Paso, Texas.  (District 3)
           [Airport, Patrick Abeln, (915) 780-4724]
           (Attachment)
     
     3B.  That the City Manager be authorized to sign an Air Cargo
           Building Lease Agreement by and between the City of El Paso
           ("Lessor") and Southwest Airlines Company ("Lessee") for air
           cargo space at the El Paso International Airport through August
           31, 2014.  (District 3)  [Airport, Patrick Abeln, (915) 780-4724]
           (Attachment)
     
     3C.  That  the City Manager be authorized to sign the  First
           Amendment to the Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal
           Building Lease by and between the City of El Paso and Southwest
           Airlines Company for the purpose of extending the term to August
           31, 2009, and replacing Exhibits A, B-1, and B-2.  (District 3)
           [Airport, Patrick Abeln, (915) 780-4724]
           (Attachment)

     3D.  That  KemperSports be given the authority to  implement
           promotional rates for the ability to pre-purchase rounds of golf
           at the Butterfield Trail Golf Club.  (District 2)  
           [Airport, Patrick Abeln, (915) 780-4724]
           (Attachment)
     
     3E.  Resolution approving a detailed site development plan for
           portions of Lot 9 and 10, Stevens Subdivision No. 1, City of El
           Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to a condition imposed by
           Ordinance No. 008699.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter
           20.24 of the El Paso Municipal Code.  Subject Property:
           9521 Socorro Road.  Applicant:  El Paso County.  ZON08-00026
           (District 6)  
           [Development Services/Planning, Christina Valles, (915) 541-4930]
           (Attachment)

     3F.  That  the City Manager be authorized to sign a two year
           Professional Services Agreement between the City of El Paso and

           1.   Professional Service Industries, Inc., a  Delaware
                Corporation, to perform consulting services for a project known
                as "Geotechnical and Material Testing" for a contract amount not
                to exceed $400,000.  Funding:  Applicable projects are required
                to fund each task and,
                (Attachment)

           2.   Licon Engineering Company Inc., a Texas Corporation, to
                perform consulting services for a project known as "Geotechnical
                and Material Testing" for a contract amount not to exceed
                $400,000.  Funding:  Applicable projects are required to fund
                each task.
                (All  Districts)  
                [Engineering, R. Alan Shubert,  (915) 541-4423]
                (Attachment)

     3G.  That the City Manager be authorized to sign and accept on
           behalf of the City a Right-of-Way Easement Dedication Deed from
           the Housing Authority of El Paso dedicating to the City a 10-foot
           wide right-of-way easement.  The area will be used to widen the
           right-of-way along Coronado Street, being more fully described by
           metes and bounds in Exhibit "A" of the Dedication Deed.
           (District 3)  
           [Engineering, R. Alan Shubert, (915) 541-4423]
           (Attachment)
     
     3H.  That the City Manager be authorized to sign a Contract of
           Sale between the City of El Paso and Ruben Vasquez and Julissa
           Vasquez for the purchase of a 1.4297 acre parcel of land, more or
           less, being a portion of Tract 72-D, S.A. & M.G. Railroad Company
           Survey No. 267, Abstract 179, City of El Paso, El Paso County,
           Texas.  Project #:  PSTM06PW26-0; Fund:  27264; Department:
           14200500; Account:  508000.  (District 1)  
           [Engineering, R. Alan Shubert, (915) 541-4423]
           (Attachment)
4.   BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT:

      Selena  N.  Solis  to  the  Art  Museum  Advisory  Board  by
      Representative  Susie  Byrd,  District  2.   
      [Representative Susie Byrd, (915) 541-4416]
      (Attachment)
     
5.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

     5A.  Paul  E. Harrington to the Ethics Review Commission  by
           Representative Eddie Holguin Jr., District 6.  
           [Representative Eddie Holguin, (915) 541-4178]
           POSTPONED FROM 05-06-08
           (Attachment)
     
     5B.  Elijah  Graham  to  the  Civil  Service  Commission  by
           Representative Melina Castro, District 4.  
           [Representative Melina Castro, (915) 541-4400]
           (Attachment)

6.   BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT:
     
     The  award of Solicitation No. 2008-106 (Consultant Services
     for  El Paso Fire Department) to Matrix Consulting Group for
     a total estimated award of $135,000.
     
     Department:                Financial Services
     Award to:                    Matrix Consulting Group Palo Alto, CA
     Items:                        All
     Account No.:               99010273 - 504405 - 01101
     Funding Source:           Non-Departmental, General Account
     Total Estimated Award: $135,000
     Districts:                     All
     
     The  Departments of Financial Services, Purchasing Division,
     and  the  Deputy  City Manager, Financial and Administrative
     Services,  recommend award to Matrix Consulting  Group,  the
     vendor offering the best value bid for these services.
     [Financial Services/Purchasing, Terrence Freiburg, (915) 541-4313]
     (Attachment)

     
                 REGULAR AGENDA - INTRODUCTIONS

7.   INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL
      PASO CITY CHARTER:

  Public comment typically is not taken during the introduction of ordinances.
    Public comments are invited at the date of the scheduled public hearing.
                                
     7A.  An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 1B4
           and 1B4C, S.J. Larkin Survey 266, City of El Paso, El Paso
           County, Texas, from C-3/C (Commercial/Conditions) to R-3A
           (Residential).  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24
           of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  Redd Road north of
           Helen of Troy Drive.  Applicant:  Hunt Communities, L.P.
           Representative:  CSA Design Group.  ZON08-00012  (District 1)
           [Development Services/Planning, Mirian Spencer,  (915) 541-4192]
           (Attachment)
     
     7B.  An Ordinance releasing a condition placed on property by
           Ordinance No. 15672, which changed the zoning of a portion of
           Tracts 1B4 and 1B4C, S.J. Larkin Survey No. 266, City of El Paso,
           El Paso County, Texas.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter
           20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  Redd Road
           north of Helen of Troy Drive.  Applicant:  Hunt Communities, L.P.
           Representative:  CSA Design Group.  ZON08-00019  (District 1)
           [Development Services/Planning, Mirian Spencer,  (915) 541-4192]
           (Attachment)
     
     7C.  An  Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.10
           (Supplemental Use Regulations), Section 20.10.370 (Mountain
           Development), of the El Paso City Code by adding maximum
           permitted density standards in the PMD (Planned Mountain
           Development) zoning district.  The penalty is as provided for in
           Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Applicant:  City of El
           Paso.  (All Districts)  
           [Development Services/Planning, Esther Guerrero, (915) 541-4720]
           (Attachment)
     
     7D.  An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Lots 12 and
           13, R. L. Dorbandt Addition, City of El Paso, El Paso County,
           Texas, from R-4 (Residential) to P-R II (Planned Residential).
           The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso
           City Code.  Subject Property:  170 Polo Inn Road.  Applicant:
           Jose Sanchez.  ZON07-00156  (District 3)  THIS IS AN APPEAL CASE.
           [Development Services/Planning, Ernesto Arriola, (915) 541-4723]
           (Attachment)
     
     7E.  An  Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04
           (Administrative Provisions), Section 20.04.380 (Application
           Requirements), of the El Paso City Code to add a requirement for
           a traffic impact analysis for zoning applications.  The penalty
           is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
           (All Districts)  [Development Services, John Neal, (915) 541-4056]
           (Attachment)
     
     7F.  An  Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04
           (Administrative Provisions), Section 20.04.550 (Maintenance), of
           the El Paso City Code to add a requirement that private streets
           meet City standards.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter
           20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  (All Districts)
           [Development Services, John Neal, (915) 541-4056]
           (Attachment)

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 3, 2008, FOR ITEMS 7A - 7F

Public  Hearings will be held as part of the regular City Council
meeting  which begins at approximately 9:00 a.m.  All  interested
persons  present shall have an opportunity to be  heard  at  that
time.   After the public hearings, Council may also delay  taking
action  on Ordinances; no requirement is made by Section 3.9B  of
the  El  Paso City Charter to publish any further notice.  Copies
of  all  Ordinances are available for review in the City  Clerk's
office, 2 Civic Center Plaza, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.


      REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BIDS, CONTRACTS, PROCUREMENTS
     
8.   FINANCIAL SERVICES:

     8A.  Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2008-
           147 (Salvador Rivas Park Improvements Phase II) to Accent
           Landscape Contractors, Inc., for an estimated total amount of
           $613,933.70.
     
           Department:                 Parks & Recreation
           Award to:                    Accent Landscape Contractors, Inc.
                                            El Paso, TX
           Items:     Base Bid:       $597,368.69 (Total Lump Sum)
                        Alternate  V:   $16,565.01 (Total  Estimated Unit Price)
           Account  Nos.:             51159242-508027-16336-P518000858 and
                                            99331117-508027-27263-PCP06NA001D5A
           Funding  Source:          2006 Certificates of Obligation  &
                                            Park Dedication Funds
           Total Estimated Award: $613,933.70
           District:                      5
          
           It is requested that the City Manager of the City of El
           Paso  be  authorized  to sign any  contracts  or  other
           documents required to effectuate this award.
          
           1.  Lump Sum Component
           As  part  of  the  award  of this  contract,  the  City
           Engineer  is  authorized  to approve  contract  changes
           which are necessary for proper construction of the work
           and carrying out the intent of the design, but which do
           not  increase the scope of the contract as awarded,  in
           an  amount  not  to exceed $25,000 per numbered  change
           order without further authorization by City Council.
          
           2.  Unit Price Component
           Work  under  this  unit  price  contract  is  only   an
           estimated minimum 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 minimum value and will be the sum total
           of unit prices at the end of the contract term
          
           As  part  of  the  award  of this  contract,  the  City
           Engineer  may, without further authorization from  City
           Council,  approve contract changes which are  necessary
           for  proper  construction of the work and carrying  out
           the  intent of the design which are in accordance  with
           applicable  law  and which do not make changes  to  the
           unit price and increased funds are appropriated in  the
           budget.
          
           This is a low bid, lump sum and unit-price contract.
          
           The  Departments  of  Financial Services  -  Purchasing
           Division,   Engineering,  and  Parks   and   Recreation
           recommend  award as indicated to the lowest responsive,
           responsible  bidder.  
           [Engineering,  R.  Alan  Shubert, (915) 541-4423]
           (Attachment)

     8B.  Discussion and action on the request that the Purchasing
           Manager, Financial Services, be authorized to issue a purchase
           order to Motorola. Inc., the current provider of the Public
           Safety 800MHz Voice and Data Radio System, for acquisition of the
           necessary hardware and services associated with Phase I of the
           P25 Digital Public Safety Radio System.  Motorola, Inc. is the
           Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) contractor, under contract
           number RA01-06 (Radio Communication, Command & Control, and
           Interoperability Equipment).  Award amount $3,334,961.  The
           participation by the City of El Paso in the H-GAC Cooperative
           Purchasing Program was approved by Mayor and City Council on May
           8, 2007.

           In  addition, 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 during the contract.
          
           Department:                Information Technology
           Account  No.:              22150024-508035-07185-G220808
           Funding  Source:          FEMA  Grant  EMW2005-FG-08972FY07 UASI Grant
           Total Estimated Award: $3,334,961
           Reference No.:            2008-203
           Districts:                    All
           [Financial Services/Purchasing, Terrence Freiburg, (915) 541-4313]
           (Attachment)

     8C.  Discussion and action on the approval of an Amendment to the
           Municipal Payment Plan Agreement with Oracle Corporation
           (Contract Number 2004-129) approved by City Council on March 2,
           2004, to finance the purchase of various Oracle software
           components.  Further, that the City Manager be authorized to
           execute the agreement and any other required documentation.  
           (All Districts)
           [Financial  Services, Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria,  (915) 541-4293]
           [Information Services, Gerald Gordier, (915) 541-4288]
           (Attachment)
          
     8D.  Discussion  and action that the Purchasing  Manager  be
           authorized to issue a purchase order to Oracle Corporation, a
           Department of Information Resources (DIR) contractor under the
           State Contract DIR-VPC-03-018, for software components to
           streamline and consolidate technology for the City in the amount
           of $1,355,000.  Participation by the City of El Paso in the DIR
           Program was approved by Mayor and Council on February 27, 2007.

           Department:               Information Technology
           Account  No.:             31260001-508010-60663-PCP07CAP001
           Funding Source:          2003 Certificates of Obligation for Capital Acquisitions
           Total Estimated Award: $1,355,000
           Reference No.:            2008-205
           Districts:                    All
           [Financial Services/Purchasing, Terrence Freiburg, (915) 541-4313]
           [Information Services, Gerald Gordier, (915) 541-4288]
           (Attachment)
     
     
                REGULAR AGENDA - PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.   DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

     9A.  An  Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.04
           (Administrative  Review Procedures), Section  20.04.380
           (Application Requirements), of the El Paso City Code to remove
           the requirement for a site plan.  The penalty is as provided for
           in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Applicant:  City of
           El Paso.
           (All    Districts)    
           [Development Services/Planning, Christina Valles, (915) 541-4930]
           POSTPONED FROM 03-18-08 AND 04-15-08
           (Attachment)

     9B.  An Ordinance amending the boundaries of the Downtown 2015
           Plan to include property approved by Council for inclusion into
           the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and that the City's
           Comprehensive Plan, "The Plan for El Paso 2025", and the General
           Land Use Map be amended to incorporate the modification.
           Applicant:  City of El Paso  (District 8)
           [Development Services/Planning, Ernesto Arriola, (915) 541-4723]
           (Attachment)
     
     9C.  An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. ZON08-00002 to
           allow for a Personal Wireless Telecommunication Facility and
           equipment shelter on the property described as a portion of Lot
           8, Block 8, Butterfield Trail Industrial Park, Unit 2, City of El
           Paso, El Paso County, Texas.  The penalty is as provided for in
           Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  #15
           Leigh Fisher Boulevard. Applicants:  City of El Paso and Verizon
           Wireless.  ZON08-00002
           (District  2)  
           [Development Services/Planning, Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]
           (Attachment)

     9D.  An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tracts 18,
           19, 20, 21,  22, 23, 24, and all of Tracts 25, 26, 27, and 28
           Palmdale Acres, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, from R-F
           (Ranch and Farm) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing).  The penalty is as
           provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject
           Property:  north of North Loop Drive and west of Hawkins
           Boulevard.  Applicants:  Farmers Select, LLC.  ZON07-00124
           (District  3)  
           [Development Services/Planning,  Arturo Rubio, (915) 541-4633]
           (Attachment)

     9E.  An  Ordinance  amending  Title  2  (Administration  and
           Personnel), Chapter 2.16 (Zoning Board of Adjustment), of the El
           Paso City Code, in its entirety, to update and clarify the code;
           to delete obsolete special exceptions; to add conditions to other
           special exceptions; and to amend the administrative process.
           Applicant:  City of El Paso.  (All Districts)
           [Development Services/Planning, Linda Castle, (915) 541-4029]
           (Attachment)
     
     9F.  An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. ZON07-00166 to
           allow for a parking reduction on the property described as Lots
           5, 6, 7, and 8, Block 8, Franklin Heights Addition, City of El
           Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the
           El Paso City Code.  The penalty is as provided for in Chapter
           20.24 of the El Paso City Code.  Subject Property:  1010 East
           Yandell Drive.  Applicant:  Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey/Rose Mary
           Sanchez-Guzman.  ZON07-00166  (District 8)
           [Development Services/Planning, Ernesto Arriola, (915) 541-4723]  
           POSTONED FROM 05-06-08
           (Attachment)
     
10.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

     10A. An  Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic),
            Chapter 12.44 (Stopping, Standing and Parking Generally), Section
            12.44.100 (Parking Prohibited for Certain Vehicles), of the El
            Paso City Code to prohibit parking of certain vehicles within the
            confines of Cotton Street to the west; Paisano Street to the
            south and Texas Avenue to the north; and Piedras Street to the
            east.  The penalty being as provided in Section 12.85.110
            (Violation - Penalty) of the El Paso City Code.  (District 8)
            [Representative Beto O'Rourke, (915) 541-4123]
            (Attachment)
     
11.  ENGINEERING:

     11A. An  Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic),
            Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.180 (No Stopping or
            Standing - Tow-Away-Zone), Subsection (A), of the El Paso City
            Code by deleting a portion of Pine Springs Drive.  The penalty
            being as provided in Section 12.88.180 of the El Paso City Code.
            (District 6)  
            [Engineering/Traffic Division, Ted Marquez, (915) 541-4035]
            (Attachment)
     
     11B. An  Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic),
            Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.200 (Schedule XVII -
            Restriction on Parking in Residential Districts), of the El Paso
            City Code to add Zone S:  No Parking 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., on
            Mettler Drive, from Hawkins Boulevard to Cessna Drive and
            Hopewell Drive, from Hawkins Boulevard to Cessna Drive.  The
            penalty being as provided in Section 12.84.010 (Violation -
            Penalty)  of  the  El  Paso City  Code.   (District  3)
            [Engineering/Traffic Division, Ted Marquez, (915) 541-4035]
            (Attachment)

12.  FIRE DEPARTMENT:

     An  Ordinance  granting  a  franchise  to  American  Medical
     Response  to  operate  a  non-emergency  ambulance  transfer
     service.  (All Districts)
     [Fire Department, Manuel Chavira, (915) 771-1000]
     (Attachment)

13.  PARKS AND RECREATION:

     Discussion and action on a Resolution that the El Paso  City
     Council approves the identified extension of Whitehall Drive
     through the Northeast Regional Park and that related to  the
     approve extension of Whitehall Drive and in accordance  with
     Chapter  26 of the Texas Parks and Wildlife code,  the  City
     Council  finds there is no feasible and prudent  alternative
     to  the use of Northeast Regional Park and that the proposed
     plans  for  the  identified  street  extension  include  all
     reasonable  planning  to  minimize  harm  to  the  Northeast
     Regional Park.  (District 4)  
     [Parks and Recreation, Nanette Smejkal, (915) 541-4283]  
     POSTPONED FROM 04-29-08
     (Attachment)


                 REGULAR AGENDA - OTHER BUSINESS

14.  MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

     14A. Discussion and action on an appeal from property owners in
            the Austin Terrace Historic District regarding a decision
            rendered by the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) on March 17,
            2008, to approve the construction of a new residence at 111
            Pennsylvania.  (District 2)  [Mayor John F. Cook, (915) 541-4145]
     
     14B. Discussion and action on rescinding Ordinance #16668 (passed
            on June 19, 2007 by a vote of 6-2 with Representatives Castro and
            Holguin voting against and Representatives Byrd, Lilly, Lozano,
            O'Rourke, Presi Ortega, and Steve Ortega voted for) which created
            a "Municipal Drainage Utility System under the auspices of the El
            Paso Water Utilities Public Service Board (PSB)."  The fee scheme
            is overly burdensome on the citizenry of El Paso, unfair in its
            methodology, raises potential legal liability for the city, and
            is too aggressive with its timeline of collection of revenue.
            The entire issue should be revisited and alternative sources of
            funding, such as revenue from city land sales administered by the
            PSB, should be looked at for this expenditure.
            [Representative Melina Castro, (915) 541-4400]

     14C. Discussion and action that the Mayor be authorized to sign a
            Joint Resolution of the City of El Paso and the County of El Paso
            to support the bid to bring the 2010 Conference USA Basketball
            Tournament to El Paso and state, as a contingency plan, the
            willingness to pay revenue shortfalls and establish by agreement
            at a future date the amounts to be appropriated by each entity.
            (All Districts)  [Representative Steve Ortega, (915) 541-4108]
            (Attachment)
     
15.  COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT:

     15A. Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council
            amend the City's 2007 - 2008 Annual Action Plan of  the
            Consolidated Plan for 2005 - 2010 by: (1) deleting one social
            service activity, Hospice of El Paso, Inc.'s Patient Assistance
            Fund, totaling $40,541, and, (2) increasing the amount awarded to
            four existing 33rd Year (2007 - 2008) social service activities
            in the Mental and Medical Health Services Collaborative: Centro
            de Salud Familiar La Fe, Inc.'s Care Center HIV Case Management
            by $10,135, from $29,231 to $39,366; Centro San Vicente's
            Community Oriented Primary Healthcare by $10,135, from $45,176 to
            $55,311; El Paso Child Guidance Center's Children's Mental
            Health/Abuse Prevention Program by $10,135, from $46,163 to
            $56,298; and Family Services of El Paso's Community Development
            Counseling Program by $10,136, from $24,707 to $34,843; and (3)
            that the City Manager be authorized to sign any agreements or
            related documents upon approval by the City Attorney's Office and
            Director of Community and Human Development Department and to
            take any actions necessary to accomplish the intent of the
            Resolution.  (All Districts)
            [Community and Human Development, William Lilly,  (915) 541-4643]
            (Attachment)
          
     15B. Discussion and action on a Resolution that City Council
            amend the City's 2007 - 2008 Annual Action Plan of  the
            Consolidated Plan for 2005 - 2010 by adding one new economic
            development activity, El Puente Community Development Corporation
            (El Puente CDC) - Development of Centro Mayapan Festival
            Marketplace as a Community Economic Development Incubator,
            totaling $150,000, to the 33rd Year (2007 - 2008) Community
            Development Block Grant Program, and that the City Manager be
            authorized to sign any agreements or related documents upon
            approval by the City Attorney's Office and Director of Community
            and Human Development Department and to take any actions
            necessary to accomplish the intent of the Resolution.  (District 8)
            [Community and Human Development, William Lilly,  (915) 541-4643]
            (Attachment)

16.  DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES:

     Discussion  and  action  on  policy  direction  for  setting
     subdivision-related fees and to be effected as part  of  the
     FY 2009 budget adoption.  (All Districts)
     [Development & Infrastructure Services, Patricia D. Adauto, (915) 541-4853]     
     (Attachment)
                       EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of El Paso may retire into EXECUTIVE
SESSION pursuant to Section 3.5A of the El Paso City Charter  and
the  Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, to discuss
any of the following:  (The items listed below are matters of the
sort  routinely  discussed in Executive  Session,  but  the  City
Council of the City of El Paso may move to Executive Session  any
of  the  items on this agenda, consistent with the terms  of  the
Open Meetings Act.)  The City Council will return to open session
to  take  any final action and may also, at any time  during  the
meeting,  bring  forward any of the following  items  for  public
discussion, as appropriate.

Section 551.071  CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY
Section 551.072  DELIBERATION 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

Discussion and action on the following:

EX1. Claim  of  AGI  Marketing Solutions, Our File No.  07-C-141. (551.071)
       [City Attorney's Office, Jennifer F. Callan, (915) 541-4550]



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