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 MARCH 13, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2007 (AGENDA REVIEW).

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBER(S):

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE NO. DTFA 07-02-L-05224 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO LEASE NO. DTFA 07-02-L-05224 BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REPRESENTED BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (''LESSEE''), TO AMEND THE BASIC LEASE TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A NEW GENERATION RUNWAY VISUAL RANGE (RVR) ROLLOUT FOR RUNWAY 22. (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3B. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LA PLACITA LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SHOESPRING, INC., DBA SPIRA.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LA PLACITA LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SHOESPRING, INC.™, DBA SPIRA™, TO LEASE SPACE WITHIN LA PLACITA SHOPPING MALL IN THE AIRPORT TERMINAL, EL PASO, TEXAS, EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007. (DISTRICT 3)

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

"3C. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INDUSTRIAL SITE LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND EL PASO SUN PARK, LTD. (''LESSEE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INDUSTRIAL SITE LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND EL PASO SUN PARK, LTD. (''LESSEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: PORTION OF LOTS 4, 5, AND 6, BLOCK 10, EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRACTS UNIT 7, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8500 BOEING, CONTAINING 70,278 SQUARE FEET OR 1.613 ACRES OF LAND. (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3D. RESOLUITON: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR''), BK FISHER, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (''ASSIGNOR''), AND STAG II EL PASO, L.P. (''ASSIGNEE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR''), BK FISHER, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (''ASSIGNOR''), AND STAG II EL PASO, L.P. (''ASSIGNEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 9, AND ALL OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 11, BUTTERFIELD TRAIL INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT TWO, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS #12 LEIGH FISHER, #24 LEIGH FISHER, AND #47 BUTTERFIELD CIRCLE, EL PASO, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 2) [AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3E. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN 9203 SANTA ROSALIA COURT

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

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:

9203 SANTA ROSALIA COURT $28,097.13 DISTRICT 6

FRANCISCO MANUEL TRUEBA

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

"3F. RESOLUTION: CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A SERVICE PLAN THAT PROVIDES FOR THE EXTENSION OF FULL MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO PROPOSED AREAS OF ANNEXATION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A SERVICE PLAN THAT PROVIDES FOR THE EXTENSION OF FULL MUNICIPAL SERVICES TO PROPOSED AREAS OF ANNEXATION DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF TRACT 8, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, APPROXIMATELY 80.65 ACRES AND TRACTS 9C, 9D, 9D1, AND 10, BLOCK 13 UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS APPROXIMATELY 57.23 ACRES BOTH LOCATED IN THE CITY'S WEST EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION AND TRACT 2-A, 2A1, AND TRACT 3-A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS APPROXIMATELY 35.913 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CITY'S EAST EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION. AND THAT FOR FUTURE ANNEXATIONS, THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO PREPARE A SERVICE PLAN THAT PROVIDES FOR THE EXTENSION OF FULL MUNICIPAL SERVICES PROVIDED THAT THE PROPOSED ANNEXED AREA MEETS CERTAIN CRITERIA.

(WEST ETJ ADJACENT TO DISTRICT 1, EAST ETJ - ADJACENT TO DISTRICT 5) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

"3G. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ALEGRO ENGINEERING, L.P. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''COHEN STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS''

ACTION TAKEN: APPRVOED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ALEGRO ENGINEERING, L.P. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''COHEN STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY AND 00/100 DOLLARS. (DISTRICT 4) [ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

"3I. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND BROCK & BUSTILLOS, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''LITTLE FLOWER STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND BROCK & BUSTILLOS, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''LITTLE FLOWER STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS. (DISTRICT 3) [ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

"3J. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CSA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''CONCRETE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CSA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''CONCRETE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS PHASE I'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO AND 00/100 DOLLARS. (DISTRICTS 4 & 7) [ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

"3K. RESOLUTION: CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SEND A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL TO BE ADDRESSED AND DELIVERED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, ALBUQUERQUE AREA OFFICE

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

THAT, THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SEND A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL TO BE ADDRESSED AND DELIVERED TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, ALBUQUERQUE AREA OFFICE, EXPRESSING THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DESIRE THAT THE ''RIO BOSQUE ALTERNATIVE'' BE INCORPORATED INTO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND SELECTED AS THE PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE PROPOSED ''EL PASO COUNTY RIVERSIDE CANAL AND STRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.'' (ALL DISTRICTS) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NORMAN C. MERRIFIELD, (915) 541-4910]

"4A. REINSTATEMENT: COTTRILL, DONALD - COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

COTTRILL, DONALD - COMMUNICATION DISPATCHER

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

"4B. REINSTATEMENT: HERNANDEZ, CONCEPCION - PROPERTY & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

HERNANDEZ, CONCEPCION - PROPERTY & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST

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

"5A. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: ANDRE EWING TO THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

ANDRE EWING TO THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

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

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

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

"5C. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: CAROLE HUNTER TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD MUSEUM

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED AS REVISED

CAROLE HUNTER TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD MUSEUM BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"5D. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: JANE RATCLIFF TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD MUSEUM

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED AS REVISED

JANE RATCLIFF TO THE ARTS ADVISORY BOARD MUSEUM BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"6A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ANNA PILHOEFER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ANNA PILHOEFER TO THE CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

"6B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: BARBARA RODGERS TO THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL - RSVP

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

BARBARA RODGERS TO THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM ADVISORY COUNCIL - RSVP BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4.

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

"6C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: AMANDA BURNS TO THE CITY-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

AMANDA BURNS TO THE CITY-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"6D. BOARD APPOINTMENT: FREDERICK J. SHUFORD TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

FREDERICK J. SHUFORD TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"6E. BOARD APPOINTMENT: STEVEN WOODS TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

STEVEN WOODS TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"6F. BOARD APPOINTMENT: SAL RODRIGUEZ SR. TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

SAL RODRIGUEZ SR. TO THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN JR., DISTRICT 6. [REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., (915) 541-4178]

"7. PURCHASING REQUEST TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO E-Z GO, DIVISION OF TEXTRON, INC., UNDER CONTRACT NO. TXMAS-5-78010 (SPORTS, PROMOTIONAL, OUTDOOR, RECREATION, TROPHIES, AND SIGNS/SPORTS)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO E-Z GO, DIVISION OF TEXTRON, INC., UNDER CONTRACT NO. TXMAS-5-78010 (SPORTS, PROMOTIONAL, OUTDOOR, RECREATION, TROPHIES, AND SIGNS/SPORTS) FOR THE PURCHASE OF 88 GOLF CARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS CARTS FOR THE BUTTERFIELD TRAIL GOLF COURSE. THIS PURCHASE IS BEING DONE THROUGH TEXAS BUILDING AND PROCUREMENT COMMISSION'S (TBPC) TXMAS PROGRAM. THE PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2007. TOTAL AWARD IS $383,124.00

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

FUNDS AVAILABLE: 62620026-508027-41063-PAP0023

FUNDING SOURCE: EPIA ENTERPRISE FUNDS

AMOUNT: $383,124.00

DISTRICT: 3

REFERENCE NO.: 2007-136

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

"8A. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-094 (JANITORIAL SERVICES-THREE HILLS RECREATION CENTER)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-094 (JANITORIAL SERVICES-THREE HILLS RECREATION CENTER) TO TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $51,426.72.

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

AWARD TO: TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

ACCOUNT NO.: 51010256-01101-502226 AND

51510077-16342-502206-P500253

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUNDS AND WESTSIDE REC. CENTER USERS FEE

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $51,426.72

DISTRICT: 1

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT.

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

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

"8B. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-088, (EPIA AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING STATION), TO ARROW BUILDING, CORP.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-088, (EPIA AIRCRAFT RESCUE & FIREFIGHTING STATION), TO ARROW BUILDING, CORP. FOR AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $98,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

AWARD TO: ARROW BUILDING, CORP.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ESTIMATED BASE BID: $98,000.00

ACCOUNT NO.: 62620029-PAP0041-41081-508027

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT REVENUE

DISTRICT: 2

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 INTERIM CITY ENGINEER 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 UNIT-PRICE CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, ENGINEERING AND AIRPORT DEPARTMENTS RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE BIDDER OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

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

"9A. BID: REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2007-105, (MAINTENANCE SERVICE [OIL & LUBE] LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2007-105, (MAINTENANCE SERVICE [OIL & LUBE] LIGHT DUTY VEHICLES), AS RECOMMENDED BY FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION AND GENERAL SERVICES - FLEET DIVISION DUE TO THE FACT THAT NO VENDOR MET THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS OF THIS SOLICITATION.

A NEW SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES- FLEET DIVISION

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

"9B. BID: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-096 (COMMUNICATION CABLE) TO ORANGE COUNTY FIBER OPTICS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-096 (COMMUNICATION CABLE) TO ORANGE COUNTY FIBER OPTICS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $25,550.00.

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

AWARD TO: ORANGE COUNTY FIBER OPTICS

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

ITEM(S): 1 AND 2

ACCOUNT NO.: 32010288-01101-503203 AND

99331117-27263-508027-PCP06ST013

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING ACCOUNT - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - PUBLIC ACCESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - FY06 CO'S - CONSTRUCTION

(SIGNAL FLASHER INSTALL)

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $25,550.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT FOR TWELVE MONTHS.

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

"9C. BID: AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-081 (2'' GALVANIZED SIGN POSTS - LIGHT WEIGHT) TO PATHMARK TRAFFIC PRODUCTS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-081 (2'' GALVANIZED SIGN POSTS - LIGHT WEIGHT) TO PATHMARK TRAFFIC PRODUCTS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $141,784.00.

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

AWARD TO: PATHMARK TRAFFIC PRODUCTS

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

ITEM(S): 1 TO 15

ACCOUNT NO.: 32010200-503203-01101-32000

FUNDING SOURCE: STREET DEPARTMENT GENERAL OPERATIONS FUNDS - PUBLIC ACCESS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $141,784.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS.

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS AMENDED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SITES SOUTHWEST, L.L.C. TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''OPEN SPACE ENHANCEMENTS - DISTRICT 2'' IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT AND 50/100 DOLLARS. (DISTRICT 2) [ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

10. 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.

10A. 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 H (NO PARKING 7:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO DELETE SUBPARAGRAPH 2 OF PARAGRAPH H. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.110 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 1) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 3, 2007, FOR ITEM 10A

10B. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 1, BLOCK 300, VISTA DEL SOL UNIT 62 REPLAT A, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO A-3 (APARTMENT), AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. ZON06-00161. (DISTRICT 7) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ARLAN GREER, (915) 541-4723]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 10, 2007, FOR ITEM 10B

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 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]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF DAKOTA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, HIGHLAND PARK ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTHWEST CORNER OF INTERSECTION OF PORTLAND AVENUE AND DAKOTA STREET. APPLICANT: RUBEN AND VIRGINIA RAMIREZ. SV06002. (DISTRICT 2)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, JAMES FISK, (915) 541-4638]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE USE OF THE POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN IN THE REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS OF THE DOWNTOWN 2015 PLAN. (DISTRICT 8) [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 016538 WHICH AMENDED TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.041 (SCHEDULE IV(A) - PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS, SCHOOL DAYS ONLY), PARAGRAPH A (NO PARKING 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING BOTH SIDES OF ALEX GUERRERO CIRCLE. (DISTRICT 6)

[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 12.88.200 (SCHEDULE XVII - RESTRICTIONS ON PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO AMEND ZONE N: NO PARKING 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., SCHOOL DAYS ONLY, ON BOTH SIDES OF ALEX GUERRERO CIRCLE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 6)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED AS AMENDED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.44 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY), SECTION 12.44.180 (REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CERTAIN SPECIAL SITUATIONS), SUBSECTION B AMENDING TO ADD SUBPARAGRAPH 31 (RESERVED FOR LIBRARY VEHICLES ONLY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO RESERVE THREE SPACES WITHIN THE CURB SETBACK ON THE WEST SIDE OF OREGON STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AVENUE AND MISSOURI AVENUE AND THREE SPACES ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE BETWEEN OREGON STREET AND EL PASO STREET. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.48.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE SIGNING OF AN AGREEMENT ON CROSS BORDER COMMUNICATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE STRATEGIES FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF CIUDAD JUAREZ, CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO, THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, AND THE CITY OF SUNLAND PARK, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EL PASO YOUTH COUNCIL AND DIRECTS THE CITY MANAGER OR A DESIGNEE TO TAKE ANY STEPS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE RECRUITMENT, ACTIVITIES, AND MANAGEMENT OF THE EL PASO YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES, DEBORAH HAMLYN, (915) 541-4686]

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: APPROVED

COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF CONTRACTS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AFFECTED BY STORM 2006 AND FOR BRIDGE ASSISTANCE ON PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PROPERTIES IN THE AREA REFERRED TO AS THE SAIPAN AND MOWAD SUBDIVISION. SUCH CONTRACTS WERE ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY COUNCIL IN THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, RESOLUTION.

SAIPAN DISTRICT

1. 301 LEDO, ELVIRA MACIAS, $55,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $30,320.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

2. 305 LEDO, DELIA M. ESCARCEGA, $57,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

3. 309 LEDO, ABRAHAM & M. DE LA ROSA, $68,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

4. 312 LEDO, ROCIO CHAVEZ, $55,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $25,300.03, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

5. 321 LEDO, FELIPE BARRAZA, $61,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

6. 325 LEDO, JOSE L. & RAQUEL M. GAYTAN, $63,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $28,682.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

7. 409 LEDO, MARY S. MIJARES, $59,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

8. 412 LEDO, JUANA MONTES, $69,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

9. 406 RADFORD, ROSENDO LOPEZ & MARIA TORRES, $59,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $27,420.00 BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

10. 304 SAIPAN, VALERIA MENA, $61,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $28,120.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

11. 312 SAIPAN, CARMELO HERNANDEZ, $58,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

12. 316 SAIPAN, MANUEL J. HINOJOSA, $55,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

13. 321 SAIPAN, LEOPOLDO & M. GARCIA, $67,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $30,920.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

14. 324 SAIPAN, ANTONIO & ELMA LOPEZ, $63,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

15. 325 SAIPAN, GERONIMO & ROSARIO M. ALIRE, $61,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

16. 409 SAIPAN, AURELIA N. NEVAREZ, $59,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

MOWAD DISTRICT

1. 149 B. MOWAD ST., JOSE V. & ESTELA SALGADO, $95,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $38,770.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

2. 151 A. MOWAD ST., RICARDO & FELIPA TORRES, $19,220.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

3. 156 MOWAD ST., MANUEL & RAFAEL BANUELOS, $95,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $33,770.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

4. 164 B. MOWAD ST., BERTHA A. & JUAN G. SALDIVAR, $99,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION; $44,630.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

5. 169 MOWAD ST., JOSE D. & ANA MEDEL, $137,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUSITION; $54,070.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

6. 171 MOWAD ST., SOCORRO MARTINEZ, $88,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

7. 179 MOWAD ST., RAMON M. FLOR, $30,151.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

8. 195 MOWAD ST., JOSE & ELODIA MIJARES, $51,770.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

9. 196 C. MOWAD ST., MARIA & AUGUSTINE SALDIVAR, $37,770.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

10. 196 D. MOWAD ST., ANDREA GONZALES, $22,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION, $25,420.00, BRIDGE/REPLACEMENT PROPERTY

11. 197 MOWAD ST., MARIA G. RAMIREZ, $62,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

12. VACANT LOT ''TR16-N-1'', MARISELA ESCOBEDO, $22,000.00, PROPERTY ACQUISITION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE EXECUTION OF A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CHAMPLAIN CABLE CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, IN RELATION TO THE APPLICANT'S DEVELOPMENT OF A WIRE FABRICATION PLANT IN EL PASO, TEXAS. (ALL DISTRICTS) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN DODSON, (915) 541-4670]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-091 (NAVISTAR/INTERNATIONAL PROPRIETARY PARTS & SERVICE) TO BORDER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $540,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES - FLEET

AWARD TO: BORDER INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM(S): GROUP A: 1

GROUP B: 1, 2, 3, 4, AND 5

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS IF

THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN 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: $540,000.00

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]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DESERT ADAPT VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. EP-06-CV-292-DB. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JOHN L. ANDERSON, (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 BE AUTHORIZED TO PROCEED WITH AN APPEAL IN THE CASE ENTITLED JACKIE WILKINS, ET. AL. VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2002-1765.

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JOHN L. ANDERSON, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED RAFAEL GARDON VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2003-493.

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

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

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON LEGAL QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND PATRICIA A. SHIPTON. (551.071).

[CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, CHARLIE MCNABB, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED ISAAC HERNANDEZ, ET. AL. VS. SALVADOR PARRA, ET. AL.; CAUSE NO. EP-06-CV-0433-PRM.

ISSAC HERNANDEZ V. CITY, ET AL., CAUSE NO. EP-06-CV-433. (551.071).

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