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VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED, AS REVISED

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.

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 7, 2006 AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 28, 2006.

3A. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) AND IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT FOR WORK PERFORMED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.50 (UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND CONDITIONS) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE:

21 HALF MOON DRIVE $2,801.19. (DISTRICT 3)

DANIEL AND GLORIA IRENE CHAVEZ

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, WILLIAM V. STERN, (915) 541-4800]

3B. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND ARTCHITECTURE 1, LP D.B.A. ARTCHITECTURE FOR ''RAWLINGS DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ARTCHITECTURE 1, LP, D.B.A. ARTCHITECTURE FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''RAWLINGS DENTAL HEALTH CLINIC'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,500.00). (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4200]

3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESCINDS ITS ACTION ON JAN. 24, 2007 RESOLVING TO PLACING A LIEN ON 11432 ARDELLE AVENUE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY RESCINDS ITS ACTION OF JANUARY 24, 2006, RESOLVING TO PLACE A LIEN ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11432 ARDELLE AVENUE, AND INSTRUCTING CITY CLERK TO FILE A COPY OF THAT RESOLUTION AS NOTICE OF THAT LIEN. (DISTRICT 5)

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

3D. RESOLUTION: SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE ATTACHMENT BE APPROVED

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE SOLID WASTE LIENS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

ATTACHMENT ''A''

667 JEANNY MARIE $525.01 SERGIO ELGUEA

(DISTRICT 1)

208 PLACIDA STREET $351.81 RAMONA M. CHAVEZ

(DISTRICT 1)



LOTS 9 AND 10 (6000 SQ FT), BLOCK 35, HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 2) $359.93 JENARO MESTA

2322 SILVER $208.38 JOSE L. ANGUIANO

(DISTRICT 2)

3909-3919 ALAMEDA AVENUE $262.51 JULIO C. MURILLO

(DISTRICT 3)

112 ASCARATE STREET $573.73 GUADALUPE KANE

(DISTRICT 3)

LOT 21, BLOCK 7, WOMBLE SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 3) $175.91 ALFREDO GOMEZ

5849 CHIPPENDALE AVENUE $324.75 NORTHTOWN

[DISTRICT 4) PARTNERSHIP

10956 DIZZY DEAN $167.79 CESAR MONTES

(DISTRICT 4)

7805 MAVERICK AVENUE $200.26 CARLOS J. AND QUENNA

(DISTRICT 3) RUEDA



7809 MAVERICK AVENUE $270.63 MARIA S. AVILA

(DISTRICT 3)

5328 MICKEY MANTLE $105.54 DAVID W. AND PEGGY

(DISTRICT 4) J. OXFORD

10313 NEWPORT $211.09 SAMUEL GALVAN

(DISTRICT 4)

10200 SILVER STRAND PLACE $178.61 CHARLES W. D. KAHLE

(DISTRICT 4)

2100 BLOCK OF ZARAGOSA ROAD $248.98 THREE AMIGOS

(DISTRICT 5) INVESTMENTS

9230 SANTA ROSALIA COURT $243.56 LUIS M. PAREDES

(DISTRICT 6)

10104 CHINABERRY DRIVE $184.03 MELBA C. TAYLOR

(DISTRICT 7)

319 MILTON $156.96 JAIME S. AND OTILIA B.

(DISTRICT 7) QUINTANA

1217 MAIN DRIVE $200.26 ARTHUR L. MASSE C/O

(DISTRICT 8) HECTOR CHAFINO

3102 SAN ANTONIO $167.79 CARLOS AND VIRGINIA

(DISTRICT 8) FIGUEROA

3E. RESOLUTION: MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO - BLOOD ALCOHL TESTING PROGRAM (BATP)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAM (BATP) AND TO ENSURE THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL CONTINUE ITS EXISTING BATP AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO WILL FORWARD ALL FEES COLLECTED FROM THOSE CONVICTED OF DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED TO THE CITY OF EL PASO ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO DEFRAY THE COST OF MAINTAINING AND SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

3F. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTAR, OR TERMINATE A GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT FOR SERIOUS HABITUAL OFFENDER COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PROGRAM

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER, OR TERMINATE A GOVERNOR'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT FOR THE SERIOUS HABITUAL OFFENDER COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PROGRAM. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

3G. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE VICTIM SERVICES RESPONSE TEAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SUBMISSION OF THE VICTIM SERVICES RESPONSE TEAM GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ALL UNDERSTANDINGS AND ASSURANCES CONTAINED THEREIN, AND APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, REJECT, ALTER OR TERMINATE THE GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $101,322.00.

(ALL DISTRICTS)

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

4A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: THURMAN REYNOLDS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

THURMAN REYNOLDS TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3.

[REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

4B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ELAINE M. BARRON TO THE EL PASO CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ELAINE M. BARRON TO THE EL PASO CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT DISTRICT FINANCE COMMITTEE BY CITY COUNCIL.

[MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

4C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: R. KATHERINE BRENNAND TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

R. KATHERINE BRENNAND TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3.

[REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

4D. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ROGER K. CURIE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ROGER K. CURIE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., DISTRICT 5.

[REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., (915) 541-4189]

4E. BOARD APPOINTMENT: PETE T. DUARTE TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD (CAAB)

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

PETE T. DUARTE TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD (CAAB) BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., DISTRICT 6.

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

5A. RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT: CORNER OF RIVER BEND AND TURNSTONE DRIVE (DISTRICT 8)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE INSTALLATION, POWER, AND MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT(S) AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION(S):

CORNER OF RIVER BEND DRIVE AND TURNSTONE DRIVE AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $464.00. FUNDING SOURCE TO BE PROVIDED FROM DISTRICT 8'S DISCRETIONARY ACCOUNT COUNCIL SPECIAL PROJECT (ID #1153012, ACCT. # 504420, PROJECT # PD80429, FUND #16508, CLASS #01001). (DISTRICT 8)

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

5B. RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT: CORNER OF ROMER RAY AND CORY (DISTRICT 1)

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

APPROVE INSTALLATION, POWER, AND MAINTENANCE OF RESIDENTIAL STREET LIGHT(S) AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATION(S):

CORNER OF ROMER RAY AND CORY AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $929.00. FUNDING: DISTRICT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS, DEPT 01010001 FUND 01101 SPECIAL PROJECTS ACCOUNT 504420. (DISTRICT 1)

[REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

6. BUDGET TRANSFERS: [OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4011]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2006-464 FINANCIAL SERVICES

TRANSFER APPROPRIATION FOR THE GRANTS FUNCTION FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO FINANCIAL SERVICES.

DECREASE $34,977 FROM 71010278/01101/501011 PAYROLL ACCTS

DECREASE $ 900 FROM 71010278/01101/502302 INTERNAL SVCS



DECREASE $ 3,950 FROM 71010278/01101/503100 OFFICE SUPPLIES

DECREASE $ 285 FROM 71010278/01101/504004 SHIPPING

DECREASE $ 3,000 FROM 71010278/01101/504201 TRAVELEXP

INCREASE $34,977 TO 10010274/01101/501011 PAYROLL ACCTS



INCREASE $ 900 TO 10010274/01101/502302 INTERNAL SVCS



INCREASE $ 3,950 TO 10010274/01101/503100 OFFICE SUPPLIES



INCREASE $ 285 TO 10010274/01101/504004 SHIPPING

INCREASE $ 3,000 TO 10010274/01101/504201 TRAVELEXP

7A. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: ST. PATRICK CATHEDRAL SCHOOL TO HOLD A PARADE ON MARCH 17, 2006

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PERMISSION TO USE PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OR PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT BY THE CITY OF EL PASO OF THE CONTENTS OF ANY EXPRESSION THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THESE EVENTS. [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4560]

ST. PATRICK CATHEDRAL SCHOOL TO HOLD A PARADE ON MARCH 17, 2006, FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. ROUTE: START IN ALLEY BETWEEN ST. PATRICK CATHEDRAL AND ST. PATRICK SCHOOL TO NEVADA, TURN RIGHT ON NEVADA TO STANTON, TURN LEFT ON STANTON TO RIVER, TURN RIGHT ON RIVER TO KANSAS, TURN RIGHT ON KANSAS TO ARIZONA, TURN RIGHT ON ARIZONA TO ALLEY BETWEEN CATHEDRAL AND SCHOOL, TURN RIGHT INTO ALLEYWAY AND FINISH. APPROXIMATELY 400 PERSONS, 5 VEHICLES WILL TAKE PART, AND 250 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. THIS REQUEST INCLUDES PERMISSION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (2 MICROPHONES AND 2 SPEAKERS). PERMIT # 06-014 [LILIANA ESPARZA] (DISTRICT 8)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO, AND TRAFFIC/ENGINEERING. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIONS WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL POLICE THE EVENT WITH 4 OFFICERS AND 4 VEHICLES. ESTIMATED COST TO CITY: $75.00. ESTIMATED COST TO APPLICANT: $25.00. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

7B. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARK/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: VIOLA DEL TORO TO BLOCK OFF CORTEZ DRIVE BETWEEN 636 AND 668 ON MARCH 18, 2006 FOR A MATACHINES BLOCK PARTY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PERMISSION TO USE PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OR PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT BY THE CITY OF EL PASO OF THE CONTENTS OF ANY EXPRESSION THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THESE EVENTS. [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4560]

VIOLA DEL TORO TO BLOCK OFF CORTEZ DR. BETWEEN 636 AND 668 ON MARCH 18, 2006, FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. FOR A MATACHINES BLOCK PARTY. APPROXIMATELY 25 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 50 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. BARRICADES MUST BE MANNED ACCORDING TO THE STATE'S ''MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES''. PERMIT # 06-013 [VIOLA DEL TORO] (DISTRICT 3)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO, AND TRAFFIC/ENGINEERING. 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. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

7C. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREET & SIDEWALKS: TOUR DEL PASO TO HOLD A BIKE RACE ON APRIL 8 AND APRIL 9, 2006

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PERMISSION TO USE PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS, OR PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT BY THE CITY OF EL PASO OF THE CONTENTS OF ANY EXPRESSION THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THESE EVENTS. [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4560]

TOUR DEL PASO TO HOLD A BIKE RACE ON APRIL 8 AND APRIL 9, 2006, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. ROUTE: START AT DOÑA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN ANTHONY, NEW MEXICO TO MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, TURN RIGHT ON MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD TO GATEWAY SOUTH, TURN RIGHT ON GATEWAY SOUTH TO TRANSMOUNTAIN RD, TURN RIGHT ON TRANSMOUNTAIN RD TO DONIPHAN, TURN RIGHT ON DONIPHAN TO HIGHWAY 28, TURN LEFT ON HIGHWAY 28 AND FINISH AT DOÑA ANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. APPROXIMATELY 200 PERSONS AND 10 VEHICLES WILL TAKE PART. PERMIT # 06-015 [MELISSA VILLELA] (DISTRICTS 1 & 4)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO, AND TRAFFIC/ENGINEERING. TXDOT FORM LETTER. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIONS WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL POLICE THE EVENT WITH 6 OFFICERS AND 6 VEHICLES. ESTIMATED COST TO CITY: $582.00; ESTIMATED COST TO APPLICANT: $1,518.00. THE BIKE RACE WILL ONLY BE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS ON APRIL 9, 2006, AS THE TIME TRIALS WILL BE HELD IN NM ON APRIL 8, 2006. THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

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.

8A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO 15627, AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE CITY CODE OF EL PASO, CHAPTER 2.77 (EL PASO TREE BOARD), SECTION 2.77.010 (COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED - MEMBERSHIP) TO REMOVE THE BOARD MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT THAT ONE MEMBER SHALL BE A REPRESENTATIVE FROM TEXAS FOREST SERVICE, CREATING EX-OFFICIO POSITIONS FOR THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE MEMBER AND THE CITY ARBORIST; TO INCREASE THE AT-LARGE BOARD POSITIONS FROM THREE TO FOUR; TO REMOVE CITY STREETS DEPARTMENT FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT OF THE BOARD; AND SECTION 2.77.020 (TERMS AND ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR) TO INCREASE THE TERM OF OFFICE FROM TWO YEARS TO FOUR; AND SECTION 2.77.040(A) TO EXEMPT THE CITY ARBORIST AND THE TEXAS FOREST SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE PROHIBITION AGAINST BOARD MEMBERS HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE OF HONOR, TRUST OR PROFIT IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY, COUNTY OR STATE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NORMAN C. MERRIFIELD, (915) 541-4910]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 28, 2006, FOR ITEM 8A

8B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 7, EXCEPT THE SOUTH EIGHTY FEET, BLOCK 1, STILES GARDENS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7111 NORTH LOOP. APPLICANT: MR. FEDERICO THOME. ZON06-00010 (DISTRICT 3)

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

8C. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL OF LOTS 1-11, BLOCK 1, AMADO URBINA SUBDIVISION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: GLENWOOD DRIVE AND CESAR CHAVEZ MEMORIAL HIGHWAY. APPLICANT: MR. AMADO URBINA. ZON06-00012 (DISTRICT 3)

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 4, 2006 FOR ITEMS 8B - 8C

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

PRESENTATION BY PAUL MAXWELL OF THE BI-NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY LAB PROJECT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

[REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

ACTION TAKEN: TO SEND TO THE COUNCIL RULES LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE THE DISCUSSION AND ACTION MANDATING EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES FOR PROFIT OR NON-PROFIT, RECEIVING ANY CITY FUNDS THROUGH CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR OTHERWISE, MAY NOT SERVE ON CITY BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION MANDATING EMPLOYEES OF COMPANIES FOR PROFIT OR NON-PROFIT, RECEIVING ANY CITY FUNDS THROUGH CONTRACTS, GRANTS, OR OTHERWISE, MAY NOT SERVE ON CITY BOARDS AND/OR COMMISSIONS. [REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2006-497 OMB

TO SET UP APPROPRIATIONS AS REQUIRED FOR THE LAND PURCHASE AND RELATED COSTS OF THUNDER CANYON ACQUISITION AS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006.

INCREASE $445,000.00 TO 99010335/01101/407002 TRNSFRFROMF/B

INCREASE $100,000.00 TO 04102010/PPR000427625/406002 LOCALPROCEED

INCREASE $545,000.00 TO 04102010/PPR000427625/508000 LAND

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL ''B'' BUILDING PERMITS FOR:

ARBOUR GREEN UNIT TWO SUBDIVISION. (DISTRICT 6)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4557]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

§ OVERVIEW OF THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE CHARGE, CONVEYANCE OPTIONS EVALUATED, AND PROPOSAL(S) BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.

§ RECOMMENDATION(S) OF THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE MADE ON MARCH 1, 2006.

§ DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL TO BE ADDRESSED AND DELIVERED TO THE GARRISON PLANS, ANALYSIS & INTEGRATION OFFICE AT FORT BLISS, TEXAS (ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE), TO EXPRESS THE CITY'S DESIRE TO PROTECT CASTNER RANGE IN ITS ENTIRETY IN ITS CURRENT STATE, AND THAT IT BE PRESERVED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AND THAT IT NOT BE DEVELOPED IN WHOLE OR IN PART; AND TASKING THE CITY MANAGER TO COORDINATE WITH THE CITY'S FEDERAL LOBBYIST TO ADD TO THE CITY'S FEDERAL AGENDA A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL FUNDS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE WITHIN CASTNER RANGE.

[DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CITY OFFICERS TO DECLARE, PURSUANT TO UNITED STATES TREASURY REGULATIONS, THE CITY'S INTENT TO MAKE CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAME THROUGH DEBT ISSUANCES NOT TO EXCEED $200 MILLION WITHIN THE NEXT EIGHTEEN MONTHS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPUTY CITY MANAGER, FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, WILLIAM STUDER, (915) 541-4011]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20.08 (GENERAL DESIGN AND USE REGULATIONS), SECTION 20.08.060.A. (ANNEXATION), TO PROVIDE THAT PROPERTY ANNEXED INTO THE CITY'S CORPORATE LIMITS SHALL BE AUTOMATICALLY CLASSIFIED AS R-F (RANCH AND FARM) ZONING DISTRICT, UNLESS ACTED UPON BY THE CITY COUNCIL AT THE TIME OF ANNEXATION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4631]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20.02 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS) TO ADD 20.02.722 (SECONDARY ADVERTISING SIGNS), AND ALSO BY AMENDING CHAPTER 20.66 (SIGNS), SECTIONS 20.66.090 (APPLICATION PROCEDURE), 20.66.100 (SIGN PERMIT FEE FORMULA), 20.66.130 (PROHIBITED SIGNS) AND 20.66.300 (COMMERCIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND INDUSTRIAL USES-C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, M-1, M-2, P-C, M-3 AND Q DISTRICTS), IN ORDER TO ALLOW SECONDARY ADVERTISING SIGNAGE AND THE REGULATION THEREOF. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4631]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00001, TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON TRACTS 11A1 AND 11C2, BLOCK 9, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.12.040 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: ADA LANE AND ZACK LATERAL. APPLICANTS: ENRIQUE ESCOBAR AND SAL MASOUD. ZON06-00001(DISTRICT 1)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF TRACT 97A1, S.A. & M.G.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY NO. 267, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL); PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACT 97A1, S.A. & M.G.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY NO. 267, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL), AND IMPOSING CERTAIN CONDITIONS; PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF TRACT 97A1, S.A. & M.G.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY NO. 267, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL), AND IMPOSING A CERTAIN CONDITION; AND PARCEL 4: A PORTION OF TRACT 97A, S.A. & M.G.R.R. COMPANY SURVEY NO. 267, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL), AND IMPOSING A CERTAIN CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 100-200 BLOCK OF REDD ROAD. APPLICANTS: SAM PHILLIPS. ZON05-00133 (DISTRICT 1)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930] POSTPONED FROM 02-28-06

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 3, BLOCK 10, I-10 INDUSTRIAL PARK, REPLAT A, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM M-1/SC (LIGHT MANUFACTURING/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY 1140 BURGUNDY DR. APPLICANT: I-10 JOINT VENTURE. ZON05-00154 (DISTRICT 6)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MIRIAM SPENCER, (915) 541-4723]

POSTPONED FROM 03-07-06

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON05-00149, TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A PORTION OF TRACTS 1D, 2D, 3D, AND 4D FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF PARKLAND ADDITION, AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GOLDBERG AND LEHMAN SUBDIVISION, 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 CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: RAILROAD AND TRANSMOUNTAIN. APPLICANTS: BLACK SEA ACQUISITION, LP. ZON05-00149. (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930] POSTPONED FROM 03-07-06

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT AND RELEASE TO CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND MONTERREY PROPERTIES, LTD. AMENDING THE CONTRACTS DATED MAY 15, 1963, AND MARCH 14, 1973, TO DELETE CONDITIONS FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 17-E-3, SECTION 38, BLOCK 81, TSP1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, IN THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND FURTHER THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED OF REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4600 BLOCK OF MCCOMBS BLVD. APPLICANT: MONTERREY PROPERTIES, LTD. ZON05-00112 (DISTRICT 4)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR A PORTION OF LOT 3, BLOCK 2, BOYKIN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UNIT FOUR, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS (250 MCCLINTOCK DRIVE), PURSUANT TO A SPECIAL CONTRACT CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 250 MCCLINTOCK DRIVE. APPLICANT: TOM P. ABER. ZON06-00002 (DISTRICT 1)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE), CHAPTER 10.20 (OFFENSES BY OR AGAINST MINORS) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO DEFINITIONS AND CURFEW OFFENSES THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 1.08.010 TO 1.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8)

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASSISTANT CHIEF PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

ACTION TAKEN: THAT THE CITY SETTLE ITS SUBROGATION INTEREST IN THE CLAIM OF RAMON GOMEZ AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER AND/OR THE CITY ATTORNEY, OR HIS DESIGNEE BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THAT AUTHORITY

WORKERS' COMPENSATION SUBROGATION INTEREST REGARDING RAMON GOMEZ (551.071).

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