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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 APRIL 24, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2007 (SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 24, 2007, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 23, 2007 (SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES).

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

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

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A STATE USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED (TIBH), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,098.43 MONTHLY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A STATE USE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED (TIBH), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,098.43 MONTHLY AND THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CITY FOR THIS GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICE FUNCTION TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH CONTRACT. (DISTRICTS 2 AND 3)

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

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION WARRANTY DEED FROM CANUTILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN A PORTION OF TRACTS 1A1 AND 3A1, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 240

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION WARRANTY DEED FROM CANUTILLO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED WITHIN A PORTION OF TRACTS 1A1 AND 3A1, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 240, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT ''A'' OF THE DEDICATION DEED. (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, EDDIE GARCIA, (915) 541-4638]

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION WARRANTY DEED FROM HUNT COMMUNITIES HOLDING, L.P., DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A PUBLIC DRAINAGE, COLLECTION, AND DETENTION OF STORM AND SURFACE WATERS DESCRIBED AS A 6.203 ACRES OUT OF S .J. LARKIN SURVEY NO. 266

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION WARRANTY DEED FROM HUNT COMMUNITIES HOLDING, L.P., DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A PUBLIC DRAINAGE, COLLECTION, AND DETENTION OF STORM AND SURFACE WATERS DESCRIBED AS A 6.203 ACRES OUT OF S .J. LARKIN SURVEY NO. 266, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT ''A'' OF THE DEDICATION DEED. (DISTRICT 1)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, EDDIE GARCIA, (915) 541-4638]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION DEED FROM RIVER OAKS PROPERTIES LTD., DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A STORM WATER PONDING DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT 1B, SECTION 34, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION DEED FROM RIVER OAKS PROPERTIES LTD., DEDICATING TO THE CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR USE AS A STORM WATER PONDING DESCRIBED AS A PARCEL OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACT 1B, SECTION 34, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT ''A'' OF THE DEDICATION DEED. (DISTRICT 5) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, EDDIE GARCIA, (915) 541-4638]

"3E. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON 9961 SIDEWINDER STREET FOR WORK PERFORMED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.50 (UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND CONDITIONS) OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE

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:

9961 SIDEWINDER STREET $2,475.85 DISTRICT 4

NEBRAM ENTERPRISES

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

"3F. RESOLUTION: THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN OVERHEAD EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE UPGRADED ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE CHELSEA POOL

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN OVERHEAD EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE UPGRADED ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE CHELSEA POOL. THE CHELSEA POOL IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY IS REQUESTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY TO PLACE THEIR POWER LINES. THIS REQUEST IS A STANDARD REQUEST. (DISTRICT 2)

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

"3G. RESOLUTION: THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN OVERHEAD EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE CLINT LANDFILL

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN OVERHEAD EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THIS FACILITY. THE CLINT LANDFILL IS OWNED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY IS REQUESTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY TO PLACE THEIR POWER LINES. THIS REQUEST IS A STANDARD REQUEST. (COUNTY - CLINT, TX)

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

"3H. RESOLUTION: THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE GUEST HOUSE SUITES AT 1850 AIRWAY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THE CITY OF EL PASO IS GRANTING AN UNDERGROUND EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE SERVICE TO THE GUEST HOUSE SUITES AT 1850 AIRWAY. THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OWNS 1850 AIRWAY AND IS BEING LEASED TO THE GUEST HOUSE SUITES. THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY IS REQUESTING AN EASEMENT FROM THE CITY TO PLACE THEIR POWER LINES. THIS REQUEST IS A STANDARD REQUEST. (DISTRICT 3) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4557]

"3I. RESOLUTON: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE STATE OF TEXAS BY AND BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC UNDERGROUND STORM SEWER ON THE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ON BORDER HIGHWAY AND FRANCIS STREET

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MULTIPLE USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE STATE OF TEXAS BY AND BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC UNDERGROUND STORM SEWER ON THE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ON BORDER HIGHWAY AND FRANCIS STREET. (DISTRICT 8)

[ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

"3J. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (PASO DEL NORTE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) WHICH WAS ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND PARKHILL, SMITH, & COOPER, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006, TO INCREASE THE SERVICES AND COMPENSATION TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $202,462

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (PASO DEL NORTE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT) WHICH WAS ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND PARKHILL, SMITH, & COOPER, INC., A TEXAS CORPORATION, ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006, TO INCREASE THE SERVICES AND COMPENSATION TO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $202,462. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING, JAVIER REYES, (915) 541-4630]

**3K. RESOLUTION: THAT THE SOLID WASTE LIENS BE APPROVED

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

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

ATTACHMENT A

709 MESITA $219.39 PATRICIO REYES, JR.

(DISTRICT 1)

650 SARA LYNN $852.11 SIERRA VIEW LLC

(DISTRICT 1) `

1701 STANTON $425.61 FRANKLIN L L C ACQUISITIONS

(DISTRICT 1)

3401 HARRISON $274.06 S & S DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

(DISTRICT 2)

3502 E. MISSOURI AVENUE $468.91 GENERAL CONTRACTORS & SONS

(DISTRICT 2)

5257 PIKES PEAK DRIVE $431.02 ADRIAN & 4 HERRERA

(DISTRICT 2)

2020 SAN JOSE AVENUE $366.07 SUNSET HOMES INC.

(DISTRICT 2)

10729 JADESTONE STREET $448.34 RONALD L. & STEPHANIE ECHOLS

(DISTRICT 4)

10049 KENWORTHY STREET $398.55 VELLA B. NOWAK (EST)

(DISTRICT 4)

5321 OLAN COURT $382.31 JUDITH & ORLANDO GAMBOA

(DISTRICT 4)

12112 DESERT QUAIL $228.05 ROBERTO CARDOZA, JR.

(DISTRICT 5)

11320 EDGEMERE $971.19 ELIZABETH H. & JAMES E. ROGERS, SR.

(DISTRICT 5)

11325 PATRICIA AVENUE $209.11 MANUEL R. MARQUEZ

(DISTRICT 5)

1451 RUDY MONTOYA $374.19 ROSARIO E. CORTEZ

(DISTRICT 6)

TR 7-L-1 (0.833 ACRE), TR 7-K-1 (0.325 ACRE), & TR 7-L-1-B (0.009 ACRE),

BLOCK 25, YSLETA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 6) $652.93 HUMBERTO DIAZ

569 RIVERDALE $448.34 GERARDO JAIME

(DISTRICT 7)

PT OF 7 OF UNRECORDED MAP BEG 54.64 FT NELY OF SWLY COR (IRREG ON SWLY - 70.36' ON NWLY - 309.85' ON NELY - 15.72' ON ST), BLOCK 5, CHRISTY SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $279.47 FRANCISCO N. RODRIGUEZ

SELY PT OF LOT 7 OF UNRECORDED MAP (9280.60 SQ FT), BLOCK 5, CHRISTY SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $279.47 ALFREDO A. & FLORENTINO CORRAL

8102 TIGUA CIRCLE $241.58 GUADALUPE V. GOMEZ

(DISTRICT 7)

TRACT 16-C (0.23 ACRE), BLOCK 8, YSLETA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $263.23 GEORGE LEY, JR.

"3L. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CITY LANDFILL LITTER CONTROL CONTRACT AMONG THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED, INC. (''TIBH''), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE LITTER CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CITY LANDFILL LITTER CONTROL CONTRACT AMONG THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED, INC. (''TIBH''), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC., TO PROVIDE LITTER CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT. (COUNTY - CLINT, TX)

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

"3M. RESOLUTION: THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 23, 2007, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO), AND THE YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (YISD) BY WHICH THE YISD WILL PROVIDE VIDEOTAPE SERVICES AT A COST OF $1,000.00 PER MEETING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETINGS IS HEREBY RESCINDED AND ATTACHED REVISED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT IS HEREBY APPROVED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ATTACHED

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 23, 2007, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO), AND THE YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (YISD) BY WHICH THE YISD WILL PROVIDE VIDEOTAPE SERVICES AT A COST OF $1,000.00 PER MEETING FOR THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETINGS IS HEREBY RESCINDED AND ATTACHED REVISED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT IS HEREBY APPROVED AND THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT ATTACHED. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, RICARDO DOMINGUEZ, (915) 591-9735]

"3N. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT FY 2007 FROM THE TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,150,717 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT EFFORTS TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF EL PASO AND TO SIGN ANY RELATED PAPERWORK; IN-KIND MATCH EXISTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $964,108

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT FY 2007 FROM THE TEXAS AUTO THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,150,717 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT EFFORTS TO REDUCE AUTO THEFT IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF EL PASO AND TO SIGN ANY RELATED PAPERWORK; IN-KIND MATCH EXISTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $964,108. (ALL DISTRICTS) [POLICE DEPARTMENT, PAUL CROSS, (915) 564-7310]

"3O. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A JOINT RESOLUTION BY AND BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OF EL PASO (PSB) AND THE CITY OF EL PASO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE DISCOVERY EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE EL PASO ZOO

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A JOINT RESOLUTION BY AND BETWEEN THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD OF EL PASO (PSB) AND THE CITY OF EL PASO FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF THE DISCOVERY EDUCATION CENTER FACILITY TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT THE EL PASO ZOO. (DISTRICT 3)

[EL PASO ZOO, STEVE MARSHALL, (915) 521-1855]

"3P. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. TO PROVIDE DONATED DESIGN SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, AND FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DISCOVERY EDUCATION IN THE PROPOSED WESTERN EXPANSION AREA OF THE ZOO

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. TO PROVIDE DONATED DESIGN SERVICES, CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, AND FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DISCOVERY EDUCATION IN THE PROPOSED WESTERN EXPANSION AREA OF THE ZOO. (DISTRICT 3)

[EL PASO ZOO, STEVE MARSHALL, (915) 521-1855]

"4. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: MICHAEL BREITINGER TO THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

MICHAEL BREITINGER TO THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

"5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: JOHN P. EGER TO THE CITY OF EL PASO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

JOHN P. EGER TO THE CITY OF EL PASO ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3.

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

"5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: JOHN R. KARR TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

JOHN R. KARR TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, DISTRICT 3. [REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO, (915) 541-4515]

"5C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ALMA OAXACA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., DISTRICT 5

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ALMA OAXACA TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM BY REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., DISTRICT 5.

[REPRESENTATIVE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., (915) 541-4701]

"6. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUND: THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED BE APPROVED

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED.

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

ATTACHMENT B

A. LANDAMERICA LAWYERS TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,116.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #A462-999-2080-1100).

B. WELLS REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,510.98 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #A670-999-0020-1800).

C. HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,117.93 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #A670-999-0020-4200).

D. JUAN ULLOA IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,817.11 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C102-000-0030-1000).

E. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,836.62 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C214-999-0020-6200).

F. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,800.38 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-0320-1700).

G. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,887.09 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-1280-1300).

H. CYNTHIA L. MOORE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,430.43 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-1370-2000).

I. CITI MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,794.10 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID # C340-999-1770-1200).

J. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,292.98 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C742-999-0010-1600).

K. CHARTER BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,785.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C742-999-0010-3100).

L. SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,303.20 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #C840-999-0150-9300).

M. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,570.62 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #E049-999-0040-1600).

N. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,378.08 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #E075-000-0050-3100).

O. WESTLAKE SETTLEMENT SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,884.56 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #F607-999-0830-0100).

P. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,085.02 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #F609-999-0130-1600)

Q. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,339.46 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #F634-999-0020-0700).

R. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,497.75 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H782-000-0110-1300).

S. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,014.90 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0390-3000)

T. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,117.80 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H801-999-0010-3575).

U. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,810.92 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H801-999-0020-1235).

V. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,948.38 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H801-999-0040-6725).

W. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,675.01 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H801-999-0090-0900).

X. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,808.74 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H801-999-0090-1800).

Y. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,709.33 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #L478-999-0120-0200).

Z. CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,916.35 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #M327-999-0090-3300).

AA. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,203.44 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #M327-999-0090-5400).

BB. LANDAMERICA C/O CHARTER BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,896.41 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #M765-999-0040-0500).

CC. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,060.79 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #M895-999-0050-1900).

DD. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,222.07 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID#N425-999-0020-2900).

EE. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,151.48 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #N425-999-0070-3300).

FF. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,934.19 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #N425-999-0170-0600).

GG. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,907.97 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #P481-999-0230-2100).

HH. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,681.25 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #R038-999-0010-0800).

II. CHASE HOME FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,696.55 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0080-1800).

JJ. AUTO LOAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,174.44 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0100-2700).

KK. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,813.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S533-000-0140-15L0).

LL. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,361.27 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S543-000-0030-2700)

MM. VICTOR & ANGELINA GUILLEN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,335.31OVERPAYMENT OF 2005 TAXES. (PID #S700-999-0080-1900).

NN. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,723.07 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S812-999-0050-0200).

OO. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,686.89 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S812-999-0370-0200).

PP. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,964.12 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S812-999-0410-1900).

QQ. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,968.72 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S814-999-0080-1700).

RR. MORTGAGE SERVICE CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,814.66 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S814-999-0080-5300).

SS. CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,015.49 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-0360-3100).

TT. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,736.26 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-0530-3800).

UU. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,212.16 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-5310-2750).

VV. AURORA LOAN SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,519.84 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #V897-999-0800-0500).

WW. PATRICIA P. HICKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,753.42 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #V927-999-0330-3500).

XX. ALMA DELGADO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,584.02 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #V927-999-0500-6500).

YY. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,561.78 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0320-0200).

ZZ. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,668.59 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0740-2700).

AAA. WELLS FARGO REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,020.28 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #W564-999-0040-1900).

"7. DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES: COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF THE STORM 2006 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA. SUCH CONTRACTS WERE ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY COUNCIL IN THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 RESOLUTION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF THE STORM 2006 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA. SUCH CONTRACTS WERE ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY COUNCIL IN THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2006 RESOLUTION. (SEE ATTACHMENT C). [DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

ATTACHMENT C

STORM 2006 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION PROGRESS UPDATE MAY 1, 2007.

DESIGN

AIA CONSULTANTS, LTD. FOR WORK ON: CARNEGIE STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER STORM 2006 PROJECTS. THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT IS BEING AMENDED TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000.

"8. FINANCIAL SERVICES: REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2007-152, DISPLAY LIGHTING FOR EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY (FURNISH & INSTALL), AS RECOMMENDED BY FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE FUNDS REMAINING IN THE PROJECT BUDGET ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE BID AMOUNT

ACTION TAKEN: REJECTED

REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2007-152, DISPLAY LIGHTING FOR EL PASO MUSEUM OF HISTORY (FURNISH & INSTALL), AS RECOMMENDED BY FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE FUNDS REMAINING IN THE PROJECT BUDGET ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO COVER THE BID AMOUNT. (DISTRICT 8)

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

"9. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-093 (TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY CONTROL SYSTEM, INFRARED ACTIVATED, DATA-ENCODED) TO TRI-STATE ELECTRIC, LTD. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $95,789.07"

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-093 (TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRIORITY CONTROL SYSTEM, INFRARED ACTIVATED, DATA-ENCODED) TO TRI-STATE ELECTRIC, LTD. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $95,789.07.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

AWARD TO: TRI-STATE ELECTRIC, LTD.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: 1 THROUGH 27

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

ACCOUNT NO.: 71150069-07863-508027-22000-G7132CD0018

FUNDING SOURCE: CDBG CAPITAL PROJECTS RENOVATION

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $95,789.07

DISTRICT: 8

THIS IS A REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO YEARS.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND FIRE RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

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

"10A. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-068 (PAPERBACK BOOKS, MASS MARKET-EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY) TO INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $150,000.00

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-068 (PAPERBACK BOOKS, MASS MARKET-EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY) TO INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $150,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO PUBLIC LIBRARY

AWARD TO: INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES INC.

LA VERGNE, TN

ITEM(S): ALL

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 ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE AWARD.

ACCOUNT NO.: 53010201 - 503101 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: PUBLIC LIBRARY GENERAL OPERATING FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $150,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

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

"10B. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-117 (HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION PARTS & SERVICE) TO STANLEY SPRING & SUSPENSION FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $450,000.00

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-117 (HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION PARTS & SERVICE) TO STANLEY SPRING & SUSPENSION FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $450,000.00.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET

AWARD TO: STANLEY SPRING & SUSPENSION

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: PART A: #1, PART B: #1A, 1B, 1C, #2A, 2B, 2C

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.

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $150,000.00

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503121 - 503125 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL SERVICES-FLEET DIVISION INTERNAL SERVICE

FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $450,000.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"10C. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-128 (STRUCTURAL & PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHING) FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $295,938.00

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-128 (STRUCTURAL & PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHING) FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $295,938.00.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1 QUEST ENTERPRISES, INC.

WALSENBURG, CO

ITEMS: 1 AND 2

AMOUNT: $217,600.00

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2 FIRST IN, INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: 3 AND 4

AMOUNT: $11,960.00

AWARD TO: VENDOR 3 W.S. DARLEY & CO.

MELROSE PARK, IL

ITEMS: 5 AND 7

AMOUNT: $34,175.00

AWARD TO: VENDOR 4 FERRARA FIRE APPARATUS

SILVERTON, TX

ITEMS: 6 AND 9

AMOUNT: $16,425.00

AWARD TO: VENDOR 5 BAZAAR UNIFORMS & MEN'S STORE

"10D. THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-131 (THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL) TO THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY, DBA DOBCO, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $293,145.00.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2007-131 (THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL) TO THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS COMPANY, DBA DOBCO, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $293,145.00.

DEPARTMENT: STREETS

AWARD TO: THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY DBA DOBCO

MANCHESTER, GA

ITEM: 1

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS THE CITY THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF 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.

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $146,572.50

ACCOUNT NO.: 99331117 – 508027 – 27263 - PCP06ST019

FUNDING SOURCE: FY06 CO’S - LANE MARKINGS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $293,145.00

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AND STREETS RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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

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.

11A. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TRACT 2-A, 2A-1, AND TRACT 3-A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS & PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF ZARAGOZA ROAD AND NORTH AND SOUTH OF MONTWOOD DR. APPLICANT: JNC PROPERTIES. SUB06-00136 (EAST ETJ - ADJACENT TO DISTRICT 5)

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

11B. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TRACTS 9C, 9D, 9D1, AND 10, BLOCK 13, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTHEAST CORNER OF BORDERLAND ROAD AND WESTSIDE DRIVE. APPLICANTS: B.A.R. CONSTRUCTION, INC.; EL PASO JAMAS, L.T.D. AN07002 (WEST ETJ - ADJACENT TO DISTRICT 1)

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

11C. AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PORTION OF TRACT 8, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7051 S. DESERT BLVD. APPLICANT: EL PASO OUTLET CENTER, LLC. AN07001 (WEST ETJ - ADJACENT TO DISTRICT 1)

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

11D. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: TRACT 3A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL); AND PARCEL 2: TRACT 2A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH AND NORTH OF MONTWOOD DRIVE, EAST OF ZARAGOZA ROAD. APPLICANTS: JNC DEVELOPMENT LP AND PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD. ZON06-00145 (DISTRICT 6)

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

11E. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON06-00146 TO ALLOW FOR A PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: TRACT 3A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.040 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE; AND PARCEL 2: TRACT 2A, SECTION 4, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 3, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.12.040 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH AND NORTH OF MONTWOOD DRIVE, EAST OF ZARAGOZA ROAD. APPLICANTS: JNC DEVELOPMENT LP AND PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD. ZON06-00146 (DISTRICT 6)

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

11F. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 9C, 9D, 9D1, AND 10, BLOCK 13, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO P-R 1 (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF BORDERLAND ROAD AND EAST OF WESTSIDE DRIVE. APPLICANTS: BAR CONSTRUCTION INC, AND EL PASO JAMAS, LTD. ZON07-00017 (DISTRICT 1)

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

11G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 8, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 239, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7051 SOUTH DESERT BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: EL PASO OUTLET CENTER, LLC. ZON07-00011 (DISTRICT 1)

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 22, 2007, FOR ITEMS 11A - 11G

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 A PORTION OF LOTS 1-3, BLOCK 21, EAST EL PASO SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-3 (APARTMENT) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3301 ALAMEDA AVENUE. APPLICANT: WENDY RAMIREZ. ZON07-00014 (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF COPIA STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN BLOCK 89-A AND BLOCK 88-D, FIRST REVISED PLAT OF LOGAN HEIGHTS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. APPLICANT: ERIC HARDESTY. SV06007 (DISTRICT 2)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, EDDIE GARCIA, (915) 541-4638]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FRONTERA LAND ALLIANCE FOR A PORTION OF TRACT 1-E, H.G. FOSTER SURVEY NO. 259, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. APPLICANT: CITY OF EL PASO. (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930] POSTPONED FROM 04-24-07

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 RAYNOLDS STREET BETWEEN MONTANA AVENUE AND LA LUZ AVENUE, EAST SIDE ONLY. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 2) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 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 TIERRA AZTECA DRIVE BETWEEN TIERRA ESTE ROAD AND TIERRA MECA DRIVE; TIERRA PLATA DRIVE BETWEEN TIERRA AZTECA DRIVE AND TIERRA COBRE DRIVE; AND TIERRA REAL WAY. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.110 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 5)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOTPED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 (SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT) IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE BOTH A CURBSIDE EXEMPTION AND THE SENIOR AND DISABLED CITIZENS DISCOUNT. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 9.04.390 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL THE SOUTH 20.5 FEET OF LOT 20, BLOCK 41, MAGOFFIN ADDITION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 820 TAYS ST., EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO OLGA CISNEROS. (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 64 (CITY EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND) TO: (I) INCREASE EMPLOYER AND EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FUND; (II) CHANGE THE METHOD OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE FUND FROM POST-TAX BASIS TO PRE-TAX BASIS; (III) REVISE THE VOTING PROCEDURES FOR THE ELECTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND; AND (IV) ALLOW FOR INVESTING IN NEW ASSET CLASSES. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, ROBERT ASH, (915) 541-4545]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO HEREBY ELECTS TO CHANGE THE MANNER IN WHICH EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EL PASO CITY EMPLOYEES' PENSION FUND ARE MADE FROM A POST-TAX TO A PRE-TAX BASIS. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, ROBERT ASH, (915) 541-4545]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO SHI-GOVERNMENT SOLUTION, A DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-198, FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE DIR PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2007.

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION SERVICES

AWARD AMOUNT: $501,361.00

FUNDS: 39010351 - 01101 - 502202

FUNDS AVAILABLE: INFORMATION SERVICES, OPERATING ACCOUNT AND DATA

PROCESSING SOFTWARE CONTRACTS

REFERENCE NO.: 2007-170

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED THE ITEM REGARDING SUPPORT

DISCUSSION REGARDING THE SUPPORT FROM THE CITY OF EL PASO, THE COUNTY OF EL PASO, AND THE TIGUA INDIAN RESERVATION TO JOIN HANDS AND CALL ON EAST TEXAS AND WEST TEXAS TO SHOW THE SUPPORT OF THE OPENING OF THE CASINO.

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

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CENTRO DEL OBRERO FRONTERIZO, INC., D/B/A LA MUJER, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY AND PROPOSED IMPACT OF THE PLAN MAYACHEN WITH EMPHASIS ON THE PLAZA MAYACHEN. (DISTRICT 8)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, BILL LILLY, (915) 541-4241] POSTPONED FROM 04-17-07

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

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: APPOINTED

REBECCA ROJAS TO THE CITY-COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., DISTRICT 6.

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

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 TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION TO PROTECT THE CITY’S INTEREST AND POSITION, BOTH AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE, AS NECESSARY TO RESOLVE ANY CLAIMS OR LAWSUITS ASSERTED AGAINST THE CITY RELATED TO THE CUMBRE ESTATES SUBDIVISION. THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO GRANT BROAD AUTHORITY TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE INITIATION OF AND RESPONSE TO LITIGATION, COMPLAINTS, AND ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL PROCESS AND ENTRY INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT RESOLVING ANY DISPUTES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY MANAGER.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CUMBRE ESTATES CLAIMS. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LUPE CUELLAR, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE THE ITEM REGARDING ERNESTO CASAS VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. EP-06-CA-0101. (551.071).

ERNESTO CASAS VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. EP-06-CA-0101. (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 UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE CLAIM ENTITLED LILLIAN BORREGO; OUR FILE NO. 07-C-048.

CLAIM OF LILLIAN BORREGO, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-048. (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 BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, AND SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE CLAIM OF DANNY SANDER CONSTRUCTION – CEDAR GROVE STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-070.

CLAIM OF DANNY SANDER CONSTRUCTION, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-070. (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 BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE SETTLEMENT DEMAND PRESENTED BUT BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE A POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE CLAIM OF ALBERTO CIGARROA, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-076.

CLAIM OF ALBERTO CIGARROA, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-076. (551.071)

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO POSTPONE THE ITEM REGARDING THE CLAIM OF LORENZO GUEL, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-019. (551.071)

CLAIM OF LORENZO GUEL, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-019. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MICHELLE DALY, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE PRESI ORTEGA, JR., SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO PARTIALLY RELEASE THE JUDGMENT IN CONNECTION WITH A CERTAIN PORTION OF PROPERTY IN THE SUIT NO. 99TX492 STYLED CITY OF EL PASO VS. PORFIRIO MORALES, JR. ET AL ALLOWING FOR ALLOWING FOR THE CLEARING OF THE TITLE TO PROPERTY TAKEN BY THE STATE OF TEXAS IN SUIT NO. 2006-1995 STYLED THE STATE OF TEXAS VS. PORFIRIO MORALES, JR., ET AL.

STATE OF TEXAS VS. PORFIRIO MORALES, JR., ET AL, CAUSE NO. 2006-1995. (551.071) [DELGADO, ACOSTA, SPENCER, CARMEN PEREZ, (915) 545-5481]