The City Of El Paso, Texas - www.elpasotexas.gov

VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED, AS REVISED

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT 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.

1.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2005 AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 12, 2005

3A. RESOLUTION: NINTH AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN STATE USE CONTRACT - CONTRACT FOR CLEANING SERVICES, DATED MAY 26, 1998, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. FOR CLEANING SERVICES AT THE EL PASO INT'L. AIRPORT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE NINTH AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN STATE USE CONTRACT - CONTRACT FOR CLEANING SERVICES, DATED MAY 26, 1998, BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED AND PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES, INC. (THE ''CONTRACT''), TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF CLEANING SERVICES IN THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR. (DISTRICT 3)

[AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, 780-4724]

3B. RESOLUTION: INDUSTRIAL SITE LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY LESSOR) AND EL PASO SUN PARK LTD. (LESSEE) FOR PROPERTY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INDUSTRIAL SITE LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND EL PASO SUN PARK LTD. (''LESSEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL OF LOTS 1 AND 6 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 2 AND 5, BLOCK 12, EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRACTS UNIT 8, REPLAT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS CONTAINING 77,683 SQUARE FEET OR 1.783 ACRES OF LAND. (DISTRICT 3)

[AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

3E. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND GILBERT AND LUPE SOTO FOR A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE USED FOR THE ROSEWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND GILBERT AND LUPE SOTO FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 765 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF TRACT 133, NORTH VALUMBROSA, UNIT TWO, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS (PARCEL 16), IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FIFTEEN AND NO/100THS ($1,415.00) TO BE USED FOR THE ROSEWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (DISTRICT 6). PROJECT #: PBE04ST127; FUND: 29142; DEPARTMENT: 14200403; ACCOUNT: 508000.

[DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

3F. RESOLUTION: CONTRACT OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ROBERT AND ELIZABETH VELIZ FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND TO BE USED FOR THE ROSEWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ROBERT AND ELIZABETH VELIZ FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 7,100 SQUARE FEET, MORE OR LESS, DESCRIBED AS THE NORTH 1/2 OF TRACT 108, NORTH VALUMBROSA, UNIT TWO, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS (PARCEL 10), IN THE AMOUNT OF FOURTEEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED AND NO/100 THS ($14,200.00) TO BE USED FOR THE ROSEWAY STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. (DISTRICT 6). PROJECT #: PBE04ST127; FUND: 29142; DEPARTMENT: 14200403; ACCOUNT: 508000.

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

3G. RESOLUTION: THAT RAYMOND GRAHAM BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS

THAT RAYMOND GRAHAM BE APPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC.

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAVID G. DOBSON, (915) 541-4674]

3H. RESOLUTION: THE CLASS OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK IS HEREBY REVISED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTACHED THERETO. THE GRADE SHALL BE PM 78

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. THE CLASS OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK IS HEREBY REVISED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTACHED HERETO. THE CODE WILL REMAIN 5328. THE GRADE SHALL BE PM 78. SALARY RANGE: $40,712.59 - $60,627.54 (PM 76 TO PM 78) FUND SOURCE: 11010009-01101-02000

[HUMAN RESOURCES, LINDA B. THOMAS, (915) 541-4509]

3I. RESOLUTION: THE CLASS OF DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER IS HEREBY CREATED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTACHED THERETO. THE CODE IS 5348

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. THE CLASS OF DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER IS HEREBY CREATED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATTACHED HERETO. THE CODE IS 5348. THE GRADE IS PM 81. SALARY RANGE: $47,023.12 - $71,382.68 (PM 81) FUND SOURCE: 32010159-01101-501000

[HUMAN RESOURCES, LINDA BALL THOMAS, (915) 541-4509]

3J. RESOLUTION: A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND DAVID R. KELLY AS A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR AT THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND DAVID R. KELLY, TO EMPLOY DAVID R. KELLY AS A DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR, AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $2,019.99, FOR 40 HOURS PER WEEK. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 20, 2005 THROUGH DECEMBER 19, 2006. FUND SOURCE: 39010351-01101-501011

[INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TONY MONTOYA, (915) 541-4288]

3K. RESOLUTION: FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND GUILLERMO BARAJAS, INC., D/B/A ENVIRO IDEA FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''WESTSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND GUILLERMO BARAJAS, INC., D/B/A ENVIRO IDEA FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''WESTSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX'', TO REPLACE TWO SOFTBALL FIELDS WITH TWO FULL SOCCER FIELDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($44,527.00).''FUNDING SOURCE - 2000 QOL BOND PROGRAM

(DISTRICT 1).

[PERSPECTIVA + 3D/I (P+3), JUAN CONTRERAS, (915) 225-3449]

3L. RESOLUTION: FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND RON BROWN ARCHITECTS, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''ARLINGTON AND SUNRISE PARKS''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND RON BROWN ARCHITECTS, FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''ARLINGTON AND SUNRISE PARKS'', TO REPLACE THE EVAPORATIVE COOLING SYSTEM AT THE SUNRISE PARK PAVILION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN AND 25/100 DOLLARS ($657.25)..FUNDING SOURCE - 2000 QOL BOND PROGRAM. (DISTRICT 2)

[PERSPECTIVA + 3D/I (P+3), JUAN CONTRERAS, (915) 225-3449]

3M. RESOLUTION: AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 72ND VITALIS SUN BOWL

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE SUN BOWL ASSOCIATION RELATING TO TRAFFIC CONTROL AND ACTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EL PASO 72ND ANNUAL VITALIS SUN BOWL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2005, IN THE SUN BOWL STADIUM. (DISTRICT 1) (REIMBURSED EXPENSE 32000, 01101, 32010200, 405067)

[STREET, DARYL W. COLE, (915) 621-6750]

4A. REINSTATEMENTS: NOEL LORUSSO - TRAINING TECHNICIAN/INSTRUCTOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

LORUSSO, NOEL - TRAINING TECHNICIAN/INSTRUCTOR

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, 564-7310]

4B. REINSTATEMENT: ALEJANDRO SALGADO - AUTOMATED REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

SALGADO, ALEJANDRO - AUTOMATED REFUSE COLLECTION OPERATOR

[ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN SMYTH, (915) 621-6702]



5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: GAIL CALDWELL TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS

GAIL CALDWELL TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4.

[REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

POSTPONED FROM 12/06/05

5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ANDY C. SAUCEDO TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS

ANDY C. SAUCEDO TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8

[REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268]

6A. FINANCIAL SERVICES: TO EXTEND AGREEMENT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS TO THE PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT 2004-018-C1 WITH ADVANCED AUTO COLLISION REPAIR CENTER INC., EL PASO, TEXAS FOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR & PAINTING

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS, FROM DECEMBER 28, 2006 TO DECEMBER 28, 2008 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT 2004-018-C1 WITH ADVANCED AUTO COLLISION REPAIR CENTER INC., EL PASO, TEXAS FOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR & PAINTING.

OPTION NO: ONE [OF ONE]

AMOUNT OF AWARD: $500,000.00 (TOTAL TWO YEAR EXTENSION, ESTIMATED)

ACCOUNT NO'S: 37370510-503125-45202

FUNDING SOURCE: FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

6B. FINANCIAL SERVICES: TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR, TO THE PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT 2004-037 WITH TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC. DALLAS, TEXAS FOR GUARDRAILS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR-FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR, FROM JANUARY 2, 2006 TO JANUARY 2, 2007 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CONTRACT 2004-037 WITH TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC., DALLAS, TEXAS FOR GUARDRAILS.

OPTION NO: ONE [OF ONE]

AMOUNT OF AWARD: $28,000.00 (TOTAL ONE YEAR EXTENSION, ESTIMATED)

ACCOUNT NO'S: 32010200-503203-01101

FUNDING SOURCE: PUBLIC ACCESSES MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS, GENERAL FUNDS

DEPARTMENT: STREET DEPARTMENT

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, JESUS M. JUAREZ, (915) 541-4317]

7. PERSPECTIVA +3D/I (P+3) : RE-ALLOCATION FROM THE PARK CONTINGENCY FUND

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

COUNCIL TO AUTHORIZE THE RE-ALLOCATION OF $158,000 FROM THE PARK CONTINGENCY FUND APPROVED ON 9/14/04 IN THE PROGRAM OUTLOOK FOR THE PARK PACKAGE 7 - IRRIGATION AND TREES (8 PARKS) PROJECT BASED ON FAVORABLE CONSTRUCTION BIDS RECEIVED ON 11/16/05. APPROVAL TO REALLOCATE $100,000 PARK PACKAGE 5 - ARLINGTON AND SUNRISE SHELTER RENOVATIONS PROJECT, $58,000 TO PARK PACKAGE 8 - PLAYGROUNDS (4 PARKS) PROJECT AND RETURN $50,000 TO THE PARK CONTINGENCY FUND FOR FUTURE PROJECTS.''

FUNDING SOURCE - 2000 QOL BOND PROGRAM. (DISTRICT 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 8)

[PERSPECTIVA + 3D/I (P+3), JUAN CONTRERAS, (915) 225-3449]

8. APPLICATION FOR TAX REFUND: [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED.

TAX REFUNDS

DECEMBER 20, 2005

ITEM NO ________________________________________

A. LSI TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,712.22 OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID #E075-000-0050-2900).

B. MISSION LINEN SUPPLY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,663.46 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #F607-999-0350-6700).

C. LAND AMERICA LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,726.47 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #L071-999-0010-8100).

D. REUNION TITLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,122.83 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #P654-999-0810-0100).

E. LSI TAX SERVICE % AMC MORTGAGE SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,396.99 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #S533-000-0030-6580).

F. PATRICIA D. MARTINEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,594.26 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0240-2500).

9. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2006-036 CITYWIDE PARKS BID PACKAGE NO. 7

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

SOLICITATION NO: 2006-036 CITYWIDE PARKS BID PACKAGE NO. 7

LOCATION: MCARTHUR PARK, RAYNOLDS PARK, SUFFOLK PARK, SUMMIT-FILLMORE PARK, SUNSET HEIGHTS PARK AND TYRONE PARK

CONTRACTOR: THREE C'S CONTRACTORS

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: PARKS & RECREATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 1410001-PQLPA187

-60183-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: 2000 QUALITY OF LIFE BOND ISSUE

ITEMS: BASE BID $158,000.00

TOTAL AWARD: $158,000.00

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: JUNE, 2006

DISTRICTS: 3, 5, 8

THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, PERSPECTIVA 3DI, AND THE CONSULTANT URBAN OASIS RECOMMEND THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT TO THREE C'S CONTRACTORS, THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE REFERENCED CONTRACT.

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, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER, AND NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL OF 25% OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE AS AWARDED, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BYRON E. JOHNSON, (915) 541-4308

10A. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

KERN PLACE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (6 SPEAKERS AND 2 AMPLIFIERS) 3 SPEAKERS ON THE CORNER OF CINCINNATI AND STANTON FACING MESA AND 3 SPEAKERS ON THE CORNER OF CINCINNATI AND MESA FACING MESA ON FEBRUARY 4, 2006 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 A.M. FOR THE CRICKET COMMUNICATION LAUNCH PARTY AND ON FEBRUARY 28, 2006 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 2:00 A.M. FOR MARDI GRAS. APPROXIMATELY 25 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 3,500 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT # 05-192 [RICO VELEZ] (DISTRICT 1)

THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTION WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL MONITOR THE EVENT AS NECESSARY WITH THE DISTRICT CAR. THERE WILL BE NO COST TO CITY OR APPLICANT. OFF-DUTY OFFICERS WILL BE HIRED BY KERN PLACE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2003, WHICH AUTHORIZED A HOME LOAN FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF EL PASO (HACEP) IN THE AMOUNT OF $774,360.00 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 119 W. NEVADA, EL PASO, BE RESCINDED AND THE PROJECT CANCELLED, AS REQUESTED BY HACEP. (DISTRICT 8)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, JAIME HERRERA, (915) 541-4340]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL (1) APPROVE AN INVESTOR-OWNED HOUSING REHABILITATION APPLICATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A TWENTY-TWO UNIT BUILDING AT 9009 DYER, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS SET FORTH IN THE EL PASO HOUSING PROGRAMS HANDBOOK, CHAPTER FIVE (INVESTOR-OWNED PROPERTIES) AND AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; AND THAT CITY COUNCIL (2) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ALL APPROPRIATE CLOSING DOCUMENT AFTER THE PROJECT HAS BEEN BID AND THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED, TO INCLUDE A CDBG INVESTOR OWNED FINANCIAL TERMS CONTRACT (5 UNITS OR MORE, LOAN AND GRANT) BETWEEN THE PROPERTY OWNER, THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF EL PASO (HACEP) AND THE CITY, AND A BUILDER'S AND MECHANIC'S LIEN CONTRACT (WITH POWER OF SALE) BETWEEN THE CITY, HACEP, AND THE SELECTED CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR RELATING TO THIS REHABILITATION PROJECT. (DISTRICT 2)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, JAIME HERRERA, (915) 541-4340]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

PUBLIC COMMENT TYPICALLY IS NOT TAKEN DURING THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE INVITED AT THE DATE OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.

11A. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL A 0.635 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, BEING A PORTION OF TRACTS 3.S.J. LARKIN SURVEY NO. 264, A ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS TO M A HOMES, LLC (DISTRICT 1) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, GONZALO CEDILLOS, (915) 541-4074]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 3, 2006 FOR ITEM 11A

11B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF E.R. TALLEY SURVEY NO. 7, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) AND M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4100 PAISANO. APPLICANT: THE COUNTY OF EL PASO. ZON05-00120 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON05-00121, TO ALLOW FOR A GOVERNMENTAL BUILDING AND USE ON A PORTION OF E.R. TALLEY SURVEY NO. 7, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.40.040 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4100 PAISANO. APPLICANT: THE COUNTY OF EL PASO. ZON05-00121 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11D. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 9, 10 & 11, BLOCK 58, EAST EL PASO ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3517 - 3519 GATEWAY WEST. APPLICANT: THOMAS R. TELLES. ZON05-00123 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11E. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 6A AND 7, BLOCK 1, FARAH SUBDIVISION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-1/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION) AND C-1/C/SP (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION/ SPECIAL PERMIT) TO C-2/C (COMMERCIAL/ CONDITION) AND C-2/C/SP (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION/SPECIAL PERMIT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 9100 VISCOUNT BLVD.. APPLICANT: MARK A. & JULIE TOMLIN. ZON05-00131 (DISTRICT 3) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11F. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 20, WEST YSLETA, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-M (APARTMENT AND MOBILE HOME PARK) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 8565 ALAMEDA AVENUE. APPLICANT: PETER A. STOLTZ. ZON05-00130 (DISTRICT 7)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 7A AND A PORTION OF TRACT 8A, FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF PARKLAND ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM C-4 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5800 BLOCK OF SUN VALLEY DRIVE. APPLICANT: FAUST WARDY SR. AND FAUST WARDY JR. ZON05-00126 (DISTRICT 4) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11H. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON05-00128, TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON TRACT 7A AND A PORTION OF TRACT 8A, FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF PARKLAND ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.040 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5800 BLOCK OF SUN VALLEY DRIVE. APPLICANT: FAUST WARDY SR. AND FAUST WARDY JR. ZON05-00128 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930] NOTE: THIS AN APPEAL CASE

11I. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE SOUTH 10 FEET OF LOT 17, AND ALL OF LOTS 18, 19, AND 20, BLOCK 59, ALEXANDER ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1600 KANSAS STREET. APPLICANT: RICHARD MARRO. ZON05-00125 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11J. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACTS 1B AND 59A1A, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 241, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM M-1/SC (LIGHT-MANUFACTURING/SPECIAL CONTRACT) AND C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO R-3A/SC (RESIDENTIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF ARTCRAFT AND WEST OF I-10. APPLICANT: TROPICANA HOMES, INC. ZON05-00124 (DISTRICT 1)

[PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

11K. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 20.08.080G. (ADULT BUSINESSES) BY DELETING THE REGULATION OF CONTENT ON SIGNAGE OF ADULT BUSINESSES. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE CITY OF EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4631]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 10, 2006 FOR ITEMS 11B-11K

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. 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, 8AM TO 5PM.

ACTION TAKEN: NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE POLICY REGARDING THE RIGHT OF EMPLOYEES TO VISIT WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS.

[REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, (915) 541-4178]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

BRIEFING AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CITY-WIDE CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM.

[ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED THREE (3) WEEKS

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUEST FOR HOTEL, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY, SALES AND BEVERAGE TAX RELIEF FROM HOTEL DON QUIXOTE, L.P. TO ASSIST IN THE REVITALIZATION OF THE FORMER INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. (DISTRICT 8)

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAVID G. DOBSON, (915) 541-4674]

ACTION TAKEN: TO SEND STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT OF 50% FOR FIVE (5) YEARS CONTINGENT UPON NEW JOB CREATION AS IN THE APPLICATION AND TO INSTRUCT STAFF TO NEGOTIATE, IF NEEDED, AN ADDITIONAL ABATEMENT, IF IT CAN BE JUSTIFIED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION WITH REGARD TO THE PROVISION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FROM SIERRA PROVIDENCE HEALTH NETWORK FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL FACILITY AT LOOP 375 AND EDGEMERE BOULEVARD. (DISTRICT 5)

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DAVID G. DOBSON, (915) 541-4674]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION FOR OFFICERS TO AN AUTHORIZED UNIFORM ELECTION DATE AND TO ADJUST THE TERMS OF OFFICE TO CONFORM TO THE NEW ELECTION DATE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING SECTION 20.02.408 (KENNEL) TO REVISE THE DEFINITION BY DELETING REFERENCE TO THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ON THE PREMISES. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE CITY OF EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4631]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL A: A PORTION OF TRACT 10A, 10E, 12 AND 13, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL); PARCEL B: A PORTION OF TRACTS 10A AND 10E, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-O (APARTMENT-OFFICE); AND PARCEL C: A PORTION OF TRACTS 10A AND 10E, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) AND PMD (PLANNED MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT) TO C-3/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7800 BLOCK OF TRANSMOUNTAIN ROAD. APPLICANT: RVE UNIT 18 LTD. ZON05-00080 (DISTRICT 1) [PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930] POSTPONED FROM 11/15/05, 11/29/05 AND12-13-

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE SETTLEMENT OFFER AND BE AUTHORIZED TO FILE A LAWSUIT TO RECOVER THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING SCOTT WAKEFIELD GRAVES AGAINST THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING SCOTT WAKEFIELD GRAVES (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE SETTLEMENT OFFER AND BE AUTHORIZED TO FILE A LAWSUIT TO RECOVER THE CITY'S WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING FRANCISCO JUAREZ AGAINST THE APPROPRIATE PARTIES.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING FRANCISCO JUAREZ (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: FAILED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED GEORGE DEANGELIS VS. CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB

GEORGE DEANGELIS VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL; CAUSE NO. EP-05-CA-0113-DB (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAURA P. GORDON, (915) 541-4550

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY NOT PURSUE RECOVERY OF THE CITY'S WORKERS COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING RAUL MERAZ.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING RAUL MERAZ (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MARIA GUADALUPE MARTINEZ, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY AND TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS IN THE CLAIM ENTITLED DAN WILLIAMS COMPANY/AIRPORT/L0019.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE CLAIM OF DAN WILLIAMS COMPANY/AIRPORT/L0019 (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAURA P. GORDON (915) 541-4550]