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

VOTING AGENDA

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, AND SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF JULY 19, 2006 (GLASS-BEACH BRAND CONSULTANTS), AUGUST 16, 2006 (TAX RATE), AND SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 (AGENDA REVIEW).

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND STORYLINE STUDIO, LLC

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND STORYLINE STUDIO, LLC ORIGINALLY ENTERED INTO ON APRIL 26, 2005, IN THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000), SUCH AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES AND CONSIDERATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($102,500) AND EXTENDING THE TERM OF SAID CONTRACT. (DISTRICT 8) [EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY, JENNIFER NIELSEN, (915) 532-1707, EXTENSION 22]

"3C. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE RIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS OF THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE RIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS OF THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM AND DESIGNATE ELLEN A. SMYTH, P.E., ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DIRECTOR TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT GRANT CONTRACT AND GRANT PROJECT THAT MAY RESULT. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

"3D. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE RIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS OF THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM AND ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE RIO GRANDE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS OF THE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE GRANTS PROGRAM AND ACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO IN ALL MATTERS RELATED TO THE GRANT APPLICATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT GRANT CONTRACT AND GRANT PROJECT THAT MAY RESULT. (DISTRICT 8)

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

"3E. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND KATHRYN B. DODSON

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND KATHRYN B. DODSON TO EMPLOY KATHRYN B. DODSON AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $120,000.00. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF DECEMBER 1, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2007. FUND SOURCE: 72010268-01101-72000. [CITY MANAGER, JOYCE A. WILSON, (915) 541-4844]

"3F. RESOLUTION: MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS (''CITY''), ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE FISCAL AGENT TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE EL PASO URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA (''MPO'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS (''CITY''), ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE FISCAL AGENT TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE EL PASO URBAN TRANSPORTATION STUDY AREA (''MPO''), AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (''UTEP''), TO ASSIST THE MPO TO DEVELOP THE INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MODEL. THE CONTRACT PERIOD IS FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 29, 2007. THE TOTAL COMPENSATION UNDER THE AGREEMENT IS $221,283.00 OF WHICH THE TOTAL AMOUNT IS LOCAL AND FEDERAL FUNDS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, RICARDO DOMINGUEZ, (915) 591-9735]

"3G. RESOLUTION: MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE VILLAGE OF VINTON

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE VILLAGE OF VINTON TO JOIN VARIOUS OTHER ENTITIES FOR WHOM THE CITY ACTS AS PROPERTY TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

"4. REINSTATEMENT: KRUEGER, LILIA - POLICE OFFICER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST FOR NAME(S) TO BE PLACED ON REINSTATEMENT LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.10.10, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CHARTER PROVISIONS:

KRUEGER, LILIA - POLICE OFFICER

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

"5. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: CYNTHIA A. FOGHT TO GREATER EL PASO CIVIC, CONVENTION, AND TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: REAPPOINTED

CYNTHIA A. FOGHT TO GREATER EL PASO CIVIC, CONVENTION, AND TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

"6A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: LUIS MATA TO THE FAIR HOUSING TASK FORCE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

LUIS MATA TO THE FAIR HOUSING TASK FORCE BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR. [REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., (915) 541-4189]

"6B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: RAY MINJAREZ, AIA, TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

RAY MINJAREZ, AIA, TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR. [REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., (915) 541-4189]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO SUPPORTS THE NATURAL EVENTS ACTION PLAN (NEAP) APPROACH IN ADDRESSING PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) EXCEEDANCES CAUSED BY UNCONTROLLABLE NATURAL EVENTS IN THE EL PASO AREA AND SUPPORTS THE CITY INCLUSION IN THE NATURAL EVENTS ACTION PLAN (NEAP) AND AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO SEND A LETTER IN SUPPORT OF THE NATURAL EVENTS ACTION PLAN TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ). (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2006-173, RESLER CANYON EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID, TO CK CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $357,790.00.

LOCATION: ALTO MESA DR., PIZZARO DR., AND MARCENA ST.

CONTRACTOR: CK CONSTRUCTION INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

DEPARTMENT: N/A

ACCOUNT NO.: PFC06001/60600/31260001/508027 AND

PFC06001/27503/04102010/508027

FUNDING SOURCE: FY 2003 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION AND

INTERNAL CAPITAL FUNDING

ITEM(S): LOCATION 4: CONCRETE DRAINAGE FLUME AT $14,800.00

PIZARRO CUL-DESAC

LOCATION 7: EL CAJON DRIVE $282,915.00

LOCATION 2: PARKING AREA AT 200 ALTO MESA DR. $60,075.00

MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AWARD: $357,790.00

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: MID-DECEMBER 2006

DISTRICT(S): 8

THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH FRONTERA LAND ALLIANCE, RECOMMENDS THE AWARD OF CONTRACT NO. 2006-173, RESLER CANYON EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS RE-BID, TO CK CONSTRUCTION, INC., THE LOW RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE BIDDER. THIS UNIT PRICED CONTRACT IS FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $357,790.00. THE RESLER CANYON EROSION CONTROL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WAS CREATED AND FUNDED AS A RESULT OF A LEGAL AGREEMENT AS DOCUMENTED BY A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING, DATED DECEMBER 20, 2005, WHEREIN THE CITY AGREED TO PAY $347,500.00 FOR REPAIR MAINTENANCE AND/OR STABILIZATION PROJECTS LOCATED IN OR APPURTENANT TO RESLER CANYON. THE CITY AUTHORIZES THE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURE OF $10,290.00.

IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND ANY OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THIS SOLICITATION WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS AWARD, TO INCLUDE WORKING WITH FRONTERA LAND ALLIANCE TO ESTABLISH MUTUALLY AGREED ROUTES AND FILING OF SUCH AGREED ROUTES WITH THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF THE EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS.

WORK UNDER THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE ORDERED, PERFORMED, INVOICED, AND PAID BY MEASURED QUANTITY. THE ACTUAL COST OF THE UNIT PRICE COMPONENT WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL OF UNIT PRICES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT PAID UNDER THIS CONTRACT EXCEED $357,790.00 WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL. [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4423]

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 CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF TRACT 7, H.G. FOSTER SURVEY NO. 256, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-O/SC (APARTMENT/OFFICE/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-2/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT); AND PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACT 7, H.G. FOSTER SURVEY NO. 256, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: REDD ROAD, WEST OF RESLER. APPLICANT: RIVER OAKS PROPERTIES. ZON06-00027. (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

8B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 3 THROUGH 9, A PORTION OF LOT 10, LOTS 11 THROUGH 32, AND THE VACATED ALLEY, BLOCK 3, ROSEMONT ADDITION; LOT 38, BLOCK 34, MILITARY HEIGHTS AND VACATED PORTION OF OKLAHOMA STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO A-2 (APARTMENT) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: MOREHEAD AVENUE AND OKLAHOMA STREET. APPLICANT: FITZ PROPERTIES. ZON06-00081. (DISTRICT 2) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

8C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00080 TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3 THROUGH 9, A PORTION OF LOT 10, LOTS 11 THROUGH 32, AND THE VACATED ALLEY, BLOCK 3, ROSEMONT ADDITION; LOT 38, BLOCK 34, MILITARY HEIGHTS AND VACATED PORTION OF OKLAHOMA STREET, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.12.040 (ZONING) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: MOREHEAD AVENUE AND OKLAHOMA STREET. APPLICANT: FITZ PROPERTIES. ZON06 00080. (DISTRICT 2) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]



8E. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 1B5B, S.J. LARKIN SURVEY 266, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-3A (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTHEAST CORNER RESLER AT HELEN OF TROY DRIVE. APPLICANT: HUNT COMMUNITIES, HOLDING, L.P. ZON06-00090. (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, STEPHEN SCHLETT, (915) 541-4935]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 17, 2006, FOR ITEMS 8A - 8E

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.

ACTION TAKEN; INTRODUCED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00075 TO ALLOW FOR A PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACT 9F3, BLOCK 2, ASCARATE GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.64.175 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1505 MESCALERO DRIVE. APPLICANT: CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE CARE CENTER. ZON06-00075. (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 8, ROCKET WAREHOUSE PARK UNIT TWO; A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, ROCKET WAREHOUSE PARK UNIT THREE; AND A PORTION OF TRACTS 1D1 AND 7C, SECTION 31, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACTS 1D1 AND 7C, SECTION 31, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-4 (COMMERCIAL) TO A-M (APARTMENT AND MOBILE HOME PARK). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: DYER STREET NEAR AMEEN AVENUE. APPLICANT: CARDON AND PRATT. ZON06-00054. (DISTRICT 4) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 19, BLOCK 2, FRANKLIN VILLAGE AMENDING PLAT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-4 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 6262 WOODROW BEAN/TRANSMOUNTAIN DRIVE. APPLICANT: JUAN GASTELUM. ZON06-00091. (DISTRICT 4) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, STEPHEN F. SCHLETT, (915) 541-4935]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00074 TO ALLOW FOR A 100% PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTH 46 FEET, 7 INCHES OF THE WEST 1/2 OF BLOCK 21, ANSON MILLS MAP, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.64.175 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 500 NORTH OREGON STREET. APPLICANT: CHAMA LOUNGE & GALLERY. ZON06-00074. (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PARTIAL RELEASE OF CONTRACT RELEASING CONDITIONS 1, 2, AND 3 SET FORTH IN THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO ON OCTOBER 18, 1973, BY AND BETWEEN MORTGAGE INVESTMENT COMPANY OF EL PASO, TEXAS; INDIVIDUAL HOMES, INC.; CELESTE RASBERRY, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF J. L. RASBERRY, DECEASED; LOUISE MURCHISON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF S. M. MURCHISON, DECEASED; JONATHAN ROGERS AND PATRICIA MURCHISON ROGERS; AND THE CITY OF EL PASO (HEREINAFTER THE ''CONTRACT''), PLACING CONDITIONS ON REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 1, BLOCK 3, MEDICAL CENTER PLAZA AND A PORTION OF BLOCK 14, HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS (HEREINAFTER, THE ''PROPERTY''), AND IMPOSING A FURTHER CONDITION. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1810 MURCHISON DRIVE. APPLICANT: READY ONE INDUSTRIES, INC. ZON06-00093. (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO THE INTERNATIONAL HISPANIC CULTURAL INSTITUTE, INCORPORATED, TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE A PORTION OF SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE (TROLLEY LANE) BETWEEN EL PASO STREET AND SANTA FE STREET FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2006, THROUGH OCTOBER 1, 2006, FOR THE ''LATINO ARTS OUTDOOR FESTIVAL''. (FEE: $225.00, SPL06-00002) (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS) TO ADD A NEW LOCATION ON VISTA DEL SOL DRIVE FROM SUMAC DRIVE TO CITY LIMITS, BOTH SIDES. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 6)

[ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO DELETE BOTH SIDES OF VISTA DEL SOL DRIVE FROM YARBROUGH DRIVE TO A POINT 500 FEET EAST OF VISTA DE ORO DRIVE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 6) [ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.040, SCHEDULE IV (PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS), PARAGRAPH J (NO PARKING 7:00 AM TO 4:00 PM) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO DELETE CERTAIN SUBPARAGRAPHS OF PARAGRAPH J. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.110 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT-ALL) [ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING SECTION 12.88.041, SCHEDULE IV(A) (PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS, SCHOOL DAYS ONLY); THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.110 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT-ALL) [ENGINEERING, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ISSUANCE BY THE COLORADO HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY OF HEALTH FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS (THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY PROJECT), SERIES 2006 (THE ''BONDS''), IN AN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3,700,000.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [NORMAN GORDON, OUTSIDE COUNSEL, (915) 532-2000]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF COLORADO HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY WHITE ACRES GOOD SAMARITAN VILLAGE PROJECT IN EL PASO, TEXAS.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [NORMAN GORDON, OUTSIDE COUNSEL, (915) 532-2000]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE CITY'S PRESENT LEASE OF LAND TO THE INSIGHTS SCIENCE MUSEUM AND IF THE CITY MANAGER HAS FUTURE PLANS TO USE THE LEASED PROPERTY. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2006-159, SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - EL PASO INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES, TO MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $1,135,171.26.

DEPARTMENT: STREET

AWARD TO: MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): 1, 2, AND 3

OPTION: OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR

PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CONTRACT.

ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT: $378,390.42

ACCOUNT NO.: 32010283-40272-502212

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT - SECURITY CONTRACT

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,135,171.26

DISTRICT(S): 6 AND 8

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT. NO PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFERED.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND STREET RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2006-204, SECURITY GUARD SERVICES - EL PASO CITY ZOO, TO WHELAN SECURITY CO., INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $563,236.80.

DEPARTMENT: ZOO

AWARD TO: WHELAN SECURITY CO., INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): ALL

ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT: $187,745.60

ACCOUNT NO.: 52152001-15445-502212

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT - SECURITY CONTRACT

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $563,236.80

DISTRICT(S): 8

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH NO OPTION TO RENEW. NO PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT OFFERED.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ZOO RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2006-192, SAN JUAN SENIOR CENTER REMODELING, TO MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $1,293,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

LOCATION: 700 N. GLENWOOD

AWARD TO: MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): BASE BID $1,293,000.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,293,000.00

ACCOUNT NO.: 71150069-G7131CD0022-07854-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: JUNE 2007

DISTRICT(S): 3

MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. HAS PROVIDED THE BEST VALUE PROPOSAL. 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, BUT WHICH DO NOT INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT AS AWARDED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00 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.

THIS IS A LUMP-SUM CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

[ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4423]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED MARIA THERESA URBINA VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2005-6899.

MARIA THERESA URBINA VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2005-6899. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO EXECUTE A LIEN OR INITIATE COLLECTION EFFORTS FOR THE COURT AWARDED COSTS IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED JESUS LUNA V. GABRIEL PERALTA, ET. AL., CAUSE NO. EP-04-CA-0455-H.

JESUS LUNA VS. GABRIEL PERALTA, ET AL.; CAUSE NO.: EP-04-CA-0455-H. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN:MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED ROSS T. PENN V. JOHN COLBEY, ET AL; CAUSE NO. 2002-3259.

ROSS T. PENN VS. JOHN COLBEY, ET AL; CAUSE NO. 2002-3259. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY PROCEED WITH AN APPEAL IN THE CASE ENTITLED ROSS T. PENN V. JOHN COLBEY, ET AL; CAUSE NO. 2002-3259.

ROSS T. PENN VS. JOHN COLBEY, ET AL; CAUSE NO. 2002-3259. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE HOLGUIN, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE EL PASO CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT. (551.071 AND 551.074).

DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE EL PASO CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT. (551.071 AND 551.074).

[REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

POSTPONED FROM 09-19-06

"1. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: "

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DIRECTOR'S REPORT:

A. ON-TIME PERFORMANCE REPORT

B. BUS AVAILABILITY REPORT

C. SCHEDULED SERVICE PROVIDED

D. STATUS OF REFURBISHMENT PROJECT (MILLENNIUM BUSES)

E. FLEET REPLACEMENT STATUS