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

VOTING AGENDA

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: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2007 (AGENDA REVIEW)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 6, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2007 (AGENDA REVIEW). [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

ACTION TAKEN: EXCUSED

REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO

"3B. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON 8700 PELL WAY

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:

8700 PELL WAY $25,146.17 DISTRICT 7

EDUARDO SANCHEZ AND VELIA SANCHEZ

(DISTRICT 7) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, WILLIAM STERN, (915) 541-4800]

"3C. RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE EL PASO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $90,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE EL PASO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR $90,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 FOR SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ($66,000) AND REVOLVING LOAN FUND ADMINISTRATION ($24,000). (ALL DISTRICTS)

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN DODSON, (915) 541-4872]

"3D. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND VICTOR VENEGAS TO EMPLOY VICTOR VENEGAS AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND VICTOR VENEGAS TO EMPLOY VICTOR VENEGAS AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MARKETING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR FOR THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $1,923.08. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 14, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 13, 2008. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN DODSON, (915) 541-4872]

"3F. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND EDWARD J. OZOGAR TO EMPLOY EDWARD J. OZOGAR AS A PC LAN SPECIALIST III

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND EDWARD J. OZOGAR TO EMPLOY EDWARD J. OZOGAR AS A PC LAN SPECIALIST III FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $1,961.53. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 18, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 17, 2008. FUNDING SOURCE: 39010348-501011-01101.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, GERALD GORDIER, (915) 541-4288]

"3G. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ISAURA VALDEZ TO EMPLOY ISAURA VALDEZ AS A FINANCIAL AND BENEFITS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ISAURA VALDEZ TO EMPLOY ISAURA VALDEZ AS A FINANCIAL AND BENEFITS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AT A BIWEEKLY RATE OF $2,307.70. THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT SHALL BE FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 13, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2009. FUNDING SOURCE: 04010020-501011-01101. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

"4. SPECIAL APPOINTMENT: CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF R. ALAN SHUBERT AS CITY ENGINEER (PROVISIONAL)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT BY THE CITY MANAGER OF R. ALAN SHUBERT AS CITY ENGINEER (PROVISIONAL) EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 13, 2007. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY MANAGER, JOYCE WILSON, (915) 541-4844]

"5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: RUSSELL C. SMITH TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

RUSSELL C. SMITH TO THE BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT BOARD BY MAYOR JOHN COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ROXANNE VARELA TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ROXANNE VARELA TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"5C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: RICHARD ANTHONY CORDOVA TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

RICHARD ANTHONY CORDOVA TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY MAYOR JOHN COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"5D. BOARD APPOINTMENT: TONY PAYAN TO THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

TONY PAYAN TO THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

"6. PURCHASING REQUEST TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO INTERGRAPH CORPORATION, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF THE CITY'S ILEADS SOFTWARE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO INTERGRAPH CORPORATION, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER, FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES OF THE CITY'S ILEADS SOFTWARE. THIS SOFTWARE IS THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE USED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO MANAGE POLICE RECORDS.

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

AWARD AMOUNT: $110,056.90

ACCOUNT NO.: 39010351 - 01101 - 502202

FUNDING SOURCE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES, OPERATING ACCOUNT, DATA

PROCESSING SERVICES

SOLE SOURCE NO.: 2007-075

(ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"7. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: SOLICITATION NO. 2007-070 (JANITORIAL SERVICE-CENTRAL POLICE REGIONAL COMMAND CENTER AND POLICE HEADQUARTERS)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-070 (JANITORIAL SERVICE-CENTRAL POLICE REGIONAL COMMAND CENTER AND POLICE HEADQUARTERS) TO THE EAGLE JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $294,376.68.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES, BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION

AWARD TO: THE EAGLE JANITORIAL SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEM(S): 1 AND 2

OPTION: 2 YEARS; ONE YEAR AT A TIME

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $98,125.56

ACCOUNT NO.: 31010325 - 01101 - 502206

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT JANITORIAL CONTRACTS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $294,376.68

DISTRICTS: ALL

VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT OF 3%-20 DAYS.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL SERVICES, BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION, RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE VENDORS OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"8A. BID: TO PURCHASE TWO ADDITIONAL POTHOLE PATCH TRUCKS PURSUANT TO OPTION A OF CONTRACT NO. 2007-043 (POT HOLE PATCH TRUCK)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE TWO ADDITIONAL POTHOLE PATCH TRUCKS PURSUANT TO OPTION A OF CONTRACT NO. 2007-043 (POT HOLE PATCH TRUCK) WITH BORDER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $231,822.00.

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

ITEM(S): #1 AND OPTIONS 0-3, 0-4, 0-8, 0-9, 0-10

QTY. 2 @ $115,911.00 EACH

ACCOUNT NO.: 508006 - 14200500 - 27264 - PSTM06 - PW555

FUNDING SOURCE: CAPITAL OUTLAY FOR VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT

TOTAL AWARD: $231,822.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"8B. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2007-055 (221 ZARAGOSA ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-055 (221 ZARAGOSA ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS) TO J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC., FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $335,778.00.

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

AWARD TO: J.A.R. CONCRETE, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

BASE BID I: $189,138.00

BASE BID II: $ 70,970.00

BASE BID III: $ 75,670.00

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $335,778.00

ACCOUNT NO.: G7128CD0048 - 71150069 - 07785 - 508027

FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

DISTRICT: 7

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.

WORK UNDER THIS UNIT PRICE CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE ORDERED, PERFORMED, INVOICED, AND PAID BY MEASURED QUANTITY. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT 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 OR SUCH PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE CITY MANAGER 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 WHICH ARE WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET.

THIS IS A LOW BID, UNIT-PRICE CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, ENGINEERING, AND STREETS RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, IRENE RAMIREZ, (915) 541-4431]

"8C. BID: SOLICITATION NO. 2007-061 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-061 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID) TO BIG BEAR OIL COMPANY, INC. AND STEWART & STEVENSON, LLC, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $300,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1 BIG BEAR OIL COMPANY, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): 2A, 3A, 4A, AND 5A

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $50,000.00

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2 STEWART & STEVENSON, LLC

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): 1A AND 1B

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $50,000.00

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503121 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION INTERNAL SERVICE

FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $300,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS.

VENDOR 1: OFFERS THE CITY A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT OF 1% 10 DAYS.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO HEREBY APPROVES OF THE DONOR PLAQUES PROPOSED FOR THE BASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN BY THE TWELVE TRAVELERS MEMORIAL OF THE SOUTHWEST (THE ''XII TRAVELER'S BOARD'') ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT 1 AS REQUIRED BY THE SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO THE XII TRAVELERS COMMISSION AGREEMENT; AND THAT THE XII TRAVELER'S BOARD IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE THE COMPLETION AND INSTALLATION OF SUCH DONOR PLAQUES ON THE BASE OF THE EQUESTRIAN. (DISTRICT 3)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION SERVICES, EL PASO, TEXAS, FOR A PARCEL OF CITY LAND BEING LOTS 23-32, BLOCK 135, EAST EL PASO ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3410 MORENCI STREET, EL PASO, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 8)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, GONZALO CEDILLOS, (915) 541-4074]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

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.

9A. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00127 TO ALLOW FOR AN INFILL DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 21-30, BLOCK 103, SUPPLEMENTAL MAP NO. 1 OF EAST EL PASO, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.040 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH OF BISBEE AVENUE AND WEST OF SAN MARCIAL STREET. APPLICANT: MIGUEL ANDRADE JR. ZON06 00127 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

9B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 210, SOUTH PARKLAND ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-2/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO R-5/SC (RESIDENTIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: TRANSMOUNTAIN AND CROSS STREET. APPLICANT: CAREFREE HOMES, L.P. ZON06-00143. (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARLAN GREER, (915) 541-4322]

9C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00144 TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A PORTION OF TRACT 210, SOUTH PARKLAND, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.040 (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: TRANSMOUNTAIN AND CROSS STREET. APPLICANT: CAREFREE HOMES, L.P. ZON06-00144 (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARLAN GREER, (915) 541-4322]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 6, 2007, FOR ITEMS 9A - 9C

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: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 3A, SECTION 21, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1366 LOMALAND. APPLICANT: BMCW SOUTH CENTRAL, L.P. ZON06-00153 (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 27 AND 28, AND A PORTION OF LOTS 25, 26, AND 29, CINECUE PARK SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 480 YARBROUGH DRIVE. APPLICANT: APOSTOLIC ASSEMBLY OF THE FAITH IN CHRIST JESUS, INC. ZON06 0121 (DISTRICT 7)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 1O, 1O2, 1O3, 1O4, 1O5, 1O6, 1O7, 1O8, 1O9, 1P1, 1P3, 1Q, 1Q2, 1Q3, 1Q4, 1Q5, 1Q6, 1D1, 1D1A, 1D1B, 1D1C, 1D1E, BLOCK 10, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-2 (RESIDENTIAL) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF GOMEZ ROAD AND WEST OF UPPER VALLEY ROAD. APPLICANT: UV DEVELOPERS, LTD. ZON06-00126 (DISTRICT 1)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO THE KERN PLACE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE PORTIONS OF CINCINNATI AVENUE AND BALTIMORE AVENUE FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2007, FOR A ''BOURBON STREET ON CINCINNATI STREET FESTIVAL''. (FEE: $137.50, SPL06-00023) (DISTRICT 1)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO THE NEW OLD PLANTATION TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE A PORTION OF OCHOA STREET FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2007, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2007, FOR A ''MARDI GRAS PARTY''. (FEE: $137.50, SPL06-00024) (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), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ADD A NEW LOCATION ON FIREHOUSE DRIVE FROM MONTWOOD DRIVE TO A POINT 242 FEET SOUTH, WEST SIDE ONLY. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 5)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.150 (SCHEDULE XIV, SPEED LIMITS), SUBSECTION O (SPEED LIMITS ON PARTS OF DONIPHAN DRIVE (S.H. 20) AND MESA STREET (S.H. 20 AND U.S.B.R. 80), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO AMEND THE SPEED LIMIT ON MESA STREET. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICTS 1 & 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.180 (NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW-AWAY ZONE), SUBSECTION A, OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING A NEW LOCATION ON CAMPBELL STREET BETWEEN ARIZONA AVENUE AND NEVADA AVENUE, WEST SIDE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.88.180 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL A PORTION OF LOTS 10, 11, 16, 17, 34, AND 35, BLOCK 12, SUNSET HEIGHTS, SECOND REVISED MAP, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO DON LUCIANO. (DISTRICT 8)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, GONZALO CEDILLOS, (915) 541-4074]

POSTPONED FROM 02-06-07

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RESTATING THE LEASE AGREEMENT (THE ''AGREEMENT'') ENTERED INTO AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (HEREINAFTER ''CITY''), AND THE EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (HEREINAFTER ''LESSEE'').

(DISTRICT 3) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NORMAN C. MERRIFIELD, (915) 541-4910]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A 2007 AFFILIATE EVENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE TEXAS ROUND-UP, INC. TO ALLOW THE EL PASO CICLO VIA TO BE RECOGNIZED AS AN OFFICIAL AFFILIATE EVENT OF THE 2007 TEXAS ROUND-UP AND FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO TO ACTIVELY PROMOTE THE GOVERNOR'S CHALLENGE PROGRAM. [MAYOR'S OFFICE, SYLVIA BORUNDA-FIRTH, (915) 541-4656]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION CONCERNING THE HURRICANE BAR AND GRILL NIGHT CLUB LOCATED AT 1475 GEORGE DIETER DR. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2007-556 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

THIS BUDGET TRANSFER REQUESTS AN APPROPRIATION INCREASE TO FUND FUTURE MAJOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AS FOLLOWS: $8 MILLION FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE OLD CLINT CELLS 1 & 2; $5 MILLION FOR THE NEW NORTHEAST MSC BUILDING; AND $1 MILLION TO COMPLETE THE RENOVATION OF THE EL PASO DR. FACILITY.

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

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

INCREASE $14,000,000 TO BOND PROCEEDS

INCREASE $14,000,000 TO CONSTRUCTION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF THE STORM 2006 ON THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT. SUCH CONTRACTS WERE ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY COUNCIL IN THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 RESOLUTION.



CONTRACTS:

DESIGN

CONTRACT WITH ESSCO INTERNATIONAL FOR WORK ON THE CANTERBURY DRAINAGE CHANNEL REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00.

CONSTRUCTION

BALTIMORE STREET / GLORY ROAD STORM SEWER REROUTE AWARDED TO JAR CONCRETE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,580,478.00.

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE GRANTING OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES TO AT&T BY THE CITY OF EL PASO.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHY DODSON, (915) 541-4872]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON SALARY INCREASES FOR THE ELECTED EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES AND THE ELECTED EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE, SETTING THE ANNUAL SALARIES AT:

EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT PRESIDING JUDGE REGINA ARDITTI: $47,864

EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES DAVID BONILLA, MAX MUNOZ, DANIEL ROBLEDO, AND MARIA RAMIREZ: $39,884

EL PASO MUNICIPAL COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE ODELL HOLMES: $ 39,884

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

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

CCLP INITIATIVE: DESIGN COMPETITION - EL PASO/JUAREZ BI-NATIONAL CULTURE DISTRICT. [QUALITY OF LIFE, DEBORAH HAMLYN, (915) 541-4242]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

BRIEFING ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO RESOLVE POLICE/FIREMEN PENSION UNFUNDED LIABILITY. [FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, BILL STUDER, (915) 541-4215]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ISSUES RELATED TO STORM 2006.

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO POSTPONE FOR ONE (1) WEEK THE FOLLOWING ITEM: RAFAEL GARDON VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2003-493. (551.071).

RAFAEL GARDON VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2003-493. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550] POSTPONED FROM 02-06-07

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE THE FOLLOWING ITEM:DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. (551.071).

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. (551.071). [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CHARLIE MCNABB, (915) 541-4550]

"MTB1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 09, AND JANUARY 23, 2007 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETINGS"

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE JANUARY 09, AND JANUARY 23, 2007 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETINGS.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER(S) TO SIEMENS VDO AUTOMOTIVE FOR THE LATEST UPGRADE OF THE SIEMENS RADIO AND AUTOMATIC VEHICLE-LOCATOR SYSTEMS REFERENCING RFP1999-38-109R, IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $32,000.00. THIS UPGRADE INCLUDES SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TO BRING THE CURRENT SYSTEM UP TO STANDARDS AND COMPATIBLE WITH FIRE, POLICE AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES CURRENTLY USING THE SIEMENS SYSTEMS.

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT

ACCOUNT NO.: TX90X691, 60600011 - G600466 - 11678 - 508010

FUNDING SOURCE: CAPITAL FUNDS - 20% MATCH TO GRANT FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $32,000.00

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

A. ON-TIME PERFORMANCE REPORT

B. SCHEDULED SERVICE PROVIDED

C. BUS AVAILABILITY REPORT

D. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT

E. FLEET REPLACEMENT STATUS

F. PM CHART