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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 20, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF FEBRUARY 19, 2007 (AGENDA REVIEW) AND FEBRUARY 21, 2007 (JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD).

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT XAVIER BAÑALES BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EL PASO MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT XAVIER BAÑALES BE REAPPOINTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE EL PASO MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION CENTER TO A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 31, 2008, FOR THE POSITION DESIGNATED TO BE HELD BY A PROFESSIONAL. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

"3B. RESOLUTION: 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.

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

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]

POSTPONED FROM 02-13-07 AND 02-20-07

"3C. RESOLUTION: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CONTACT DATA (RACIAL PROFILING) ANNUAL REPORT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT'S CONTACT DATA (RACIAL PROFILING) ANNUAL REPORT COVERING THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2006, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

"4A. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: AMY ESTELLE PARKER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

AMY ESTELLE PARKER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268]

"4B. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: MICHAEL J. ''MIKE'' DIPP, JR. TO THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

MICHAEL J. ''MIKE'' DIPP, JR. TO THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMISSION BY MAYOR JOHN COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: LISA DEGLIANTONI TO THE ARTS MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

LISA DEGLIANTONI TO THE ARTS MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268)

"5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: OSCAR V. PEREZ TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

OSCAR V. PEREZ TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, AS AN ALTERNATE, BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

"5C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ANNETTE L. STONE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ANNETTE L. STONE TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE, TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM, BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR.

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

"5D. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ALICIA DE JONG DAVIS TO THE RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ALICIA DE JONG DAVIS TO THE RSVP ADVISORY COUNCIL BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, DISTRICT 1. [REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

"5E. BOARD APPOINTMENT: NESTOR VALENCIA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

NESTOR VALENCIA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268]

"6A. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: OPTION TO EXTEND CONTRACT 2005-088 (HIGH PRESSURE COUPLED HOSE LINE & HOSE MACHINES) TO GRANBERRY SUPPLY CORPORATION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND CONTRACT 2005-088 (HIGH PRESSURE COUPLED HOSE LINE & HOSE MACHINES) WHICH WAS AWARDED ON MARCH 22, 2005, TO GRANBERRY SUPPLY CORPORATION FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS FROM MARCH 22, 2008, TO MARCH 21, 2010.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT- FLEET DIVISION

OPTION NO.: ONE OF ONE

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $90,000.00 (TWO YEAR EXTENSION)

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503121 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: FLEET SERVICES INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"6B. PURCHASING REQUEST TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO EXTEND CONTRACT 2004-061R (AIRPORT FINANCIAL & PLANNING SERVICES & MASTER PLAN UPDATE) TO RICONDO & ASSOCIATES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND CONTRACT 2004-061R (AIRPORT FINANCIAL & PLANNING SERVICES & MASTER PLAN UPDATE) WHICH WAS AWARDED ON MARCH 9, 2004, TO RICONDO & ASSOCIATES FOR ONE (1) ADDITIONAL YEAR FROM MARCH 10, 2007, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2008.

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 62620006 - 502207 - 40101

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT OPERATING FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $300,000.00

DISTRICT: 3

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

"7A. BID: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-108 (RENTAL SERVICES FOR LANDFILL COMPACTOR-REBID) TO WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-108 (RENTAL SERVICES FOR LANDFILL COMPACTOR-REBID) TO WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR THE RENTAL PERIOD OF APPROXIMATELY FIVE MONTHS IN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $125,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AWARD TO: WAGNER EQUIPMENT COMPANY

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): 1A

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICE FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTH PERIOD IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF AWARD.

ACCOUNT NO.: 502408 - 40403 - 34010296

FUNDING SOURCE: VEHICLES-LEASES

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $125,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF AN ESTIMATED SIX (6) MONTHS.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED ABOVE TO THIS RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. [FINANCIAL SERVICES, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"7B. BID: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-083 (FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS) TO MAIN AUTO PARTS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-083 (FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS) TO MAIN AUTO PARTS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $75,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET

AWARD TO: MAIN AUTO PARTS

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): GROUP I, 1 AND 2, AUTOMOTIVE AND LIGHT TRUCK APPLICATIONS

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN TWO (2) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503121 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $75,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

VENDOR ALSO OFFERS THE CITY A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT OF 2% 20 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]

"7C. BID: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-063 (MCNEILUS AFTERMARKET PARTS) TO EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-063 (MCNEILUS AFTERMARKET PARTS) TO EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $375,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION

AWARD TO: EQUIPMENT SOUTHWEST, INC.

IRVING, TEXAS

ITEM(S): GROUP A, 1 AND GROUP B, 1

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERMOF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES FOR ONE OR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN ONE OR TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503121 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $375,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

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: 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.

8A. AN ORDINANCE INCORPORATING THE OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN INTO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, THE PLAN FOR EL PASO, AND WHICH PLAN SHALL AMEND THE PLAN FOR EL PASO. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, CHUCK KOOSHIAN, (915) 541-4632]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 13, 2007, FOR ITEM 8A

8B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 41, BLOCK 100, CHAPARRAL PARK UNIT 22 REPLAT A, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-2/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION) TO P-R I/C (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL I/CONDITION) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF WESTWIND DRIVE AND NORTH OF LA PLACITA AVENUE. APPLICANT: BOULDER CANYON, LP. ZON06-00159 (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

8C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00162 TO ALLOW FOR A PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 11-14, BLOCK 146, CAMPBELL ADDITION, CITY OF 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: 300 FLORENCE STREET. APPLICANT: ORW Y MAS ENTERPRISES, LLC. ZON06-00162 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

8D. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF H.G. FOSTER SURVEY NO. 262, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-3A (RESIDENTIAL) TO P-R I (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL I), AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF FRANKLIN HILLS STREET AND NORTH OF HIGH RIDGE DRIVE. APPLICANT: FRANKLIN HILLS 8 L.P. ZON06-00157 (DISTRICT 1)

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 20, 2007, FOR ITEMS 8B - 8D

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: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 11 AND 12, BLOCK 7, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO P-R 1 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL/1) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF UPPER VALLEY ROAD AND SOUTH OF GOMEZ ROAD. APPLICANT: I.H.H. INVESTMENTS, LLC. ZON06-00134 (DISTRICT 1)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED AS REVISED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: ALL OF BLOCKS 60 AND 65 AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE, MAGOFFIN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM SRR (SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZATION) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT); PARCEL 2: ALL OF BLOCK 66 AND A PORTION OF THIRD AVENUE, MAGOFFIN AVENUE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM SRR (SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZATION) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT); PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF BLOCK 55 AND ALL OF BLOCKS 58 AND 67 AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE, MAGOFFIN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY TEXAS, FROM SRR (SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZATION) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT); AND, PARCEL 4: A PORTION OF BLOCK 56 AND ALL OF BLOCKS 57 AND 68, MAGOFFIN ADDITION, AND A PORTION OF BLOCK 109 AND ALL OF BLOCKS 110 AND 142, CAMPBELL ADDITION, AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY TEXAS, FROM SRR (SPECIAL RESIDENTIAL REVITALIZATION) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 508 S. VIRGINIA STREET. APPLICANT: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF EL PASO. ZON06-00132 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00133 TO ALLOW FOR A PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS PARCEL 1: ALL OF BLOCKS 60 AND 65 AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE (VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY), MAGOFFIN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; PARCEL 2: ALL OF BLOCK 66 AND A PORTION OF THIRD AVENUE (VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY), MAGOFFIN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF BLOCK 55 AND ALL OF BLOCKS 58 AND 67 AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE (VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY), MAGOFFIN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND PARCEL 4: A PORTION OF BLOCK 56 AND ALL OF BLOCK 57, MAGOFFIN ADDITION, AND A PORTION OF BLOCK 109 AND ALL OF BLOCK 110, CAMPBELL ADDITION, AND PORTIONS OF THIRD AVENUE AND FOURTH AVENUE (VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY), CITY OF 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: 508 S. VIRGINIA STREET. APPLICANT: HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF EL PASO. ZON06 00133 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING CONDITIONS PLACED ON PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE NO. 11388 WHICH CHANGED THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 6, AMERICAS TEN SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH IMPOSED CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND RELEASING OTHER CONDITIONS PLACED ON THE PROPERTY BY CONTRACT. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF SOUTHVIEW DRIVE, NORTH OF MERCANTILE AVENUE. APPLICANT: STATE OF TEXAS. ZON06-00147 (DISTRICT 6) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00151 TO ALLOW FOR A PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 12, EAST EL PASO SUBDIVISION, CITY OF 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: 3301 PERA AVENUE. APPLICANT: CITY OF EL PASO. ZON06-00151 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

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]

POSTONED FROM 02-13-07

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1 - 3, BLOCK 12, EAST EL PASO SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-3 (APARTMENT) TO A O (APARTMENT/OFFICE). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3301 PERA AVENUE. APPLICANT: CITY OF EL PASO. ZON06-00150 (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO CALL UPON ALL STATE AND FEDERAL OFFICIALS TO DEMAND IMMEDIATE FLOOD FUNDING TO HAVE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION (IBWC) TO COMPLY WITH THEIR DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS IN CLEANING ALL SILT AND SEDIMENTS FROM THE RIO GRANDE RIVER AND NOT TO RAISE THE LEVEE. FURTHERMORE, IBWC MUST COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) IN ORDER THAT EL PASO IS NOT DESIGNATED AS A FLOOD PLAIN ZONE AREA. [REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS FOUNDATION (''MCA'') THAT PROVIDES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT BY MCA OF A MASTER PLAN FOR THE AREA KNOWN AS THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS AND THE CONTRIBUTION BY THE CITY OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00 TO OFFSET A PORTION OF THE COSTS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT IS FROM THE DATE OF EXECUTION THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007, WITH EXTENSIONS ALLOWED UPON APPROVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER. FUNDING SOURCE: CONTINGENCY 99010273-504405. (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A LOCAL PROJECT ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT (LPAFA) BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''CITY'') AND THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS LPAFA IS DESCRIBED AS A VOLUNTARY LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION WITH NO MATCH REQUIRED FOR THE GLOBAL REACH EXTENSION AND INNER LOOP PROJECTS. THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION TO THESE PROJECTS IS $10,000,000.00 AND A PORTION OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ON CITY OF EL PASO PROPERTY THAT IS MANAGED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION THAT IS WITHIN THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVED EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN. (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

BT2007-490 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-HOME PROGRAM INCOME. THIS BUDGET TRANSFER IS TO APPROPRIATE THE HOME PROGRAM INCOME LOAN FUNDS INTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE MULTI-FAMILY AND OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROJECT FUNDS. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM L. LILLY, (915) 541-4500]

INCREASE $1,267,961.50 TO MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING REVENUE

INCREASE $1,000,000.00 TO MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION

INCREASE $ 267,961.50 TO SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND FILE A LETTER WITH THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS IN DOCKET 32766 IN SUPPORT OF EL PASO ELECTRIC'S POSITION THAT SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE'S CURRENT METHOD OF ASSIGNING SYSTEM AVERAGE FUEL COSTS TO EL PASO ELECTRIC REMAIN UNCHANGED. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JORGE VILLEGAS, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO CONTINUE ITS PARTICIPATION IN SEVERAL PURCHASING PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PROCUREMENT EFFICIENCY AND COST EFFECTIVENESS AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDERS, WITHOUT FURTHER CITY COUNCIL ACTION, RELATING TO PURCHASES MADE UNDER SAID PURCHASING PROGRAMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 PER CONTRACT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND WITH A TERM NOT TO EXCEED FIVE YEARS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]

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]

"ADDN 1. BOARD APPOINTMENT: KATHERINE REYES-LARA TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE"

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

KATHERINE REYES-LARA TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., DISTRICT 6. [REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., (915) 541-4178]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RECONSIDERING THE WORDING ON THE PLAQUE TO BE PLACED ON THE EQUESTRIAN STATUTE, AND IT SHOULD INCLUDE ALL PAST ADMINISTRATIONS OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL FROM 1997 TO 2007; BUT SHOULD NOT INCLUDE THE PRESENT MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES. THE PLAQUE SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE THE BIRTH PLACE OF ONATE, A MEXICAN-BORN CITIZEN.

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE THE ITEM REGARDING BRANDON LEE MOON VS. CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, ET AL.; CAUSE NO. SA-06-CA-0925-OG. (551.071).

BRANDON LEE MOON VS. CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, ET AL.; CAUSE NO. SA-06-CA-0925-OG. (551.071). [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JOHN L. ANDERSON (915) 541-4550]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO SCIENCE MUSEUM - INSIGHTS. (551.071) AND (551.072). [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THERESA CULLEN-GARNEY, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER SHOULD PROCEED WITH NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUIRING NEW FACILITIES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ACQUIRING NEW FACILITIES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT'S ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS. (551.071) AND (551.072). [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THERESA CULLEN-GARNEY, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO AUTHORIZES THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY, BOTH AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE, AS NECESSARY IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED CITY OF EL PASO V. JOSEPH SIB ABRAHAM, JR., ET AL.; CAUSE NUMBER 2006-2480, IN COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 6, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON APRIL 4, 2006, AS WELL AS TO GRANT BROAD AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE AN APPEAL OF THE AWARD OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS, AND THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A SETTLEMENT OF THE DISPUTE AT ISSUE IN THE LAWSUIT. FURTHER, THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO GRANT AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE ANY ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY DESCRIBED HEREIN.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AB FALL MANSION HOME. (551.071).

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

"MTB1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 2007 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETING. "

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 13, 2007 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETING. (ACTION 07-11)

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

A. ON-TIME PERFORMANCE REPORT

B. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT

C. FLEET REPLACEMENT STATUS

D. PM CHART