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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 DECEMBER 11, 2007.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 11, 2007. [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR''), WOOD TRADITIONS FURNITURE CO., INC. (''ASSIGNOR''), AND CAMILLA NUT COMPANY, LP

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''), WOOD TRADITIONS FURNITURE CO., INC. (''ASSIGNOR''), AND CAMILLA NUT COMPANY, LP (''ASSIGNEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF LOTS 6 AND 8, BLOCK 3, BUTTERFIELD TRAIL INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT 1, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, CONTAINING 3.078 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, WHICH IS MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 19 FOUNDERS BOULEVARD, EL PASO, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 2) [AIRPORT, PATRICK ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MUTUAL TERMINATION OF A TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MUTUAL TERMINATION OF A TEMPORARY USE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING AGREEMENT AND TERMINAL BUILDING LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AIRLINE OPERATING AGREEMENT AND TERMINAL BUILDING LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONTINENTAL AIRLINES, INC. IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM AS ATTACHED HERETO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE TERM TO AUGUST 31, 2009, AND REPLACING EXHIBITS A, B-1 AND B-2. (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AS GRANTOR AND TEXAS GAS SERVICE, A DIVISION OF ONEOK, INC.,

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AS GRANTOR AND TEXAS GAS SERVICE, A DIVISION OF ONEOK, INC., AS GRANTEE AND SUCH EASEMENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE FOR AN INITIAL PERIOD OF FORTY YEARS, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. (DISTRICTS 2 & 3) [AIRPORT, PATRICK ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

"3E. RESOLUTION: APPROVE A RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF EL PASO REQUESTS ITS OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO SELL REAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 253.008 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVE A RESOLUTION WHEREBY THE CITY OF EL PASO REQUESTS ITS OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO SELL REAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 253.008 OF THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DELGADO, ACOSTA, SPENCER, CARMEN PEREZ, (915) 545-5481]

"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A SERVICE AGREEMENT AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A SERVICE AGREEMENT AND UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE EL PASO ZOO. SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF BLOCKS 7, 8, 9, AND 10, WASHINGTON PARK ADDITION, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 3)

[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3G. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC., A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION, PROJECT KNOWN AS ''AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDY''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC., A MASSACHUSETTS CORPORATION, TO PERFORM CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''AIRFIELD PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT STUDY'' FOR A CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $391,642, AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $441,642. (DISTRICT 2) [ENGINEERING, SAM RODRIGUEZ, (915) 541-4023]

"3H. RESOLUTION: SOLID WASTE LIENS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE SOLID WASTE LIENS ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED. (SEE ATTACHMENT A) (DISTRICTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8)

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

ATTACHMENT A

210 HILLVIEW AVENUE $785.00 ROBERTO R. PENA

(DISTRICT 1)

8924 GATEWAY BLVD NORTH $534.94 ENRIQUE ESCOBAR

(DISTRICT 2)

12409 O'MALLEY $945.75 DONNA M. BEARDSLEY

(DISTRICT 4) C/O BILL WALKER REALTY

6001 MORNING GLORY #B $70.55 ERICK CARRILLO

(DISTRICT 4)

6041 MORNING GLORY $139.29 HENRY & DORA V. ACOSTA

(DISTRICT 4)

9834 SIDEWINDER STREET $373.65 CLEMENTE & CARMEN JUAREZ

(DISTRICT 4)

9913 SIDEWINDER $180.42 JOSE & MARIA E. MORALES

(DISTRICT 4)

5801 TAUTOGA DRIVE $199.37 AMY STARR & JUAN F. ORDUNO

(DISTRICT 4)

11866 QUAIL BUSH $198.82 SSRC, INC.

(DISTRICT 5)

11843 QUAIL BUSH $158.23 SSRC, INC.

(DISTRICT 5)

1457 PEDRO FIGARI AVENUE $501.38 SANDRA MORENO

(DISTRICT 6)

LOT(S) 16, BLOCK A, PATTERSON SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $236.17 FRANCISCO JAVIER AGUIRRE

328 WENDA WAY $1,302.43 SABINA R. SOSA

(DISTRICT 7)

733 WHITNEY ANN $394.22 ROCIO D. R. ESPARZA

(DISTRICT 7)

820 PARK $203.70 HECTOR L. NEVAREZ (TRUSTEE)

(DISTRICT 8)

2618 CHICO $148.49 ANTONIO ESPINOZA

(DISTRICT 8)

"4. BOARD APPOINTMENT: NORMA SEELIG TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

NORMA SEELIG TO THE EL PASO MOUNTAIN COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR., DISTRICT 6. [REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, (915) 541-4178]

"5. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUND:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE TAX REFUNDS LISTED ON THE ATTACHMENT POSTED WITH THIS AGENDA BE APPROVED. (SEE ATTACHMENT B) (ALL DISTRICTS) [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ATTACHMENT B

TAX REFUNDS

DECEMBER 18, 2007

A. BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,042.86 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #0822-999-1472-0034).

B. BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,527.40 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #0825-999-2420-0042).

C. LONE STAR TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,943.31OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES.

(PID #A200-000-0060-1000).

D. FIRST AMERICAN R/E TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,707.52 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #H782-000-00601900).

E. AURORA LOAN SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,772.59 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #P795-999-2830-9200).

F. FAMILY DOLLAR STORES IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,769.64 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #S075-000-0110-05B3).

G. HSBC/FIS TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,815.58 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-1090-1600).

H. FIS TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,717.83 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #V897-999-0470-4000).

I. CHASE HOME FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,172.22 OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #V927-999-0520-0486).

J. SIERRA TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,202.47 OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0790-2500).

K. BAIN INVESTMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,078.56 OVERPAYMENT OF 2006 TAXES. (PID #X578-000-3430-2000).

"6A. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ''CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE'' AND ''COURT ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE''

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., THE SOLE SOURCE AND MAINTENANCE PROVIDER OF THE JIMS ''CASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE'' AND ''COURT ADMINISTRATION SOFTWARE'', UTILIZED BY MUNICIPAL COURT. TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL AMOUNT IS $100,000. TOTAL ESTIMATED THREE YEAR AWARD IS $300,000 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE VENDOR PROVIDES AN UPDATED SOLE SOURCE LETTER AND AFFIDAVIT EACH YEAR.

DEPARTMENT: MUNICIPAL CLERK

ACCOUNT NO.: 11153060 - 16011 - 502202 PROJECT PMC0001

FUNDING SOURCE: MUNICIPAL COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND,

DATA PROCESSING SERVICES CONTRACT

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $300,000

SOLE SOURCE NO.: 2008-085

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"6B. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS FOR PROCUREMENT OF ECONOLITE RACKVISION VEHICLE IMAGING VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEM.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO PARADIGM TRAFFIC SYSTEMS UNDER THE STATE OF TEXAS OPEN MARKET PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT #6-001150 FOR PROCUREMENT OF ECONOLITE RACKVISION VEHICLE IMAGING VIDEO DETECTION SYSTEM. THIS SYSTEM DETECTS VEHICLES AND CHANGES TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO ALLOW VEHICLES TO PROCEED. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE STATE OF TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2007.

DEPARTMENT: STREET

ACCOUNT NO.: 99331117 - 27263 - 508027 - PCP06ST021

FUNDING SOURCE: FY06 CO'S, LOOP DETECTORS CP06

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $137,500

REFERENCE NO.: 2008-082

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"7. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-029 TO TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-029 (JANITORIAL SERVICES - EASTSIDE AND NORTHEAST PARK FACILITIES REBID) TO TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $215,954.04.

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

AWARD TO: TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: ALL

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $66,564.36 (1ST YEAR)

$71,976.72 (2ND YEAR)

$77,412.96 (3RD YEAR)

OPTION: TWO YEARS

ACCOUNT NO.: 51010256 - 01101 - 502226

FUNDING SOURCE: OPERATING FUNDS, JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT-JANITORIAL

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $215,954.04

DISTRICTS: 2 & 3

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION AND PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

"8B. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-041 TO NORTHEAST FEED, PREMIUM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS/ZUPREEM, AND VALLEY FEED & SUPPLY, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-041 (ZOO ANIMAL FOOD - PELLETS & GRAINS) TO NORTHEAST FEED, PREMIUM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS/ZUPREEM, AND VALLEY FEED & SUPPLY, INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $244,751.49.

DEPARTMENT: ZOO

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1: NORTHEAST FEED

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: 21, 28, 29, 30, 31, 44, 51

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $10,153.50 (3-YEAR ESTIMATED TOTAL)

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

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2: PREMIUM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS/ZUPREEM

SHAWNEE, KANSAS

ITEMS: 1, 2, 22, 58-63

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $20,583.96 (3-YEAR ESTIMATED TOTAL)

OPTION: VENDOR OFFERS AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF THE DATE OF CONTRACT AWARD.

AWARD TO: VENDOR 3: VALLEY FEED & SUPPLY, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: 3-20, 23-27, 32-41, 45-50, 52-55, 57

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $214,014.03 (3-YEAR ESTIMATED TOTAL)

ACCOUNT NO.: 5215200/15445/503110

FUNDING SOURCE: ANIMAL HEALTH & NUTRITION/ZOO GATE REVENUES/ANIMAL FOOD & SUPPLIES

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $244,751.49

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

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

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTROL CONTRACT AMONG THE CITY OF EL PASO AND TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC. (''TIBH''), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC. TO PROVIDE LITTER CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONE UNTIL JANUARY 2, 2008

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-024 (NORTHEAST REGIONAL PARK-FENCE PROJECT) TO A & R CONTRACTORS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $97,500.

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

AWARD TO: A & R CONTRACTORS

EL PASO, TEXAS

BASE BID I: $88,000

ALTERNATE 1: $ 9,500

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $97,500

ACCOUNT NO. PPW0046004 - 31130550 - 60016 - 508027

FUNDING SOURCE: FY 2000 QUALITY OF LIFE BONDS

DISTRICT: 4

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.

AS PART OF THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT, THE CITY ENGINEER IS AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE DESIGN, BUT WHICH DO NOT INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT AS AWARDED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

THIS IS A LOW BID, LUMP-SUM CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION, ENGINEERING, AND PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:

PUBLIC COMMENT TYPICALLY IS NOT TAKEN DURING THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE INVITED AT THE DATE OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.

9A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES MADE TO STATE AGENCIES, SPECIFICALLY, THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES AND THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 18.02.107, 18.18.400, 18.21.360, 18.36.040, 18.44.240, 18.46.180, AND 18.60.240 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

9B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 13 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS, AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT; TO ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, AS APPROPRIATE; TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO CORRECT TITLES AND CODE REFERENCES; AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES MADE IN THE CODE TO A STATE AGENCY. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

9C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 (AIRCRAFT AND AIRPORTS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CORRECT A REFERENCE MADE IN THE CODE TO A STATE AGENCY. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

9D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS, AND WELFARE) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, CHAPTER 10.12 (OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE) TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO AND ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH BOARD TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

9E. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 15 (PUBLIC SERVICES) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE; TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT; TO ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; TO CORRECT TITLES AND CODE REFERENCES; AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES MADE IN THE CODE TO A STATE AGENCY. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 2, 2008, FOR ITEMS 9A - 9E

9F. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF PRIDHAM SURVEY 274, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-2 (APARTMENT) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF ALTURA AVENUE AND EAST OF LACKLAND STREET. APPLICANT: DAVID C. BOMBACH. ZON07-00077 (DISTRICT 2) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

9G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 2A AND ALL OF 2J, BLOCK 34, YSLETA GRANT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 210 SMITH ROAD. APPLICANT: RAUL AND JOZETTE E. NAVA. ZON07-00117 (DISTRICT 7) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

9H. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 5 AND 6, TRACT 14, BLOCK C, CHRISTY TRACT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-2 (APARTMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 507 - 513 YARBROUGH DRIVE. APPLICANT: MARCO AND ARACELI DEL VALLE. ZON07-00118 (DISTRICT 7) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

9I. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 23, BLOCK 6, STILES GARDENS, YSLETA GRANT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL) WITH A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 7244 NORTH LOOP DRIVE. APPLICANT: GILBERTO ROBLES, JR. ZON07-00110 (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 8, 2008, FOR ITEMS 9F - 9I

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: APPROVED

COUNCIL RATIFICATION OF THE FOLLOWING STORM 2006 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. SUCH CONTRACTS WERE ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY COUNCIL IN THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2006, COUNCIL RESOLUTION. (ATTACHMENT C) [DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

THE ANNUAL PRESENTATION FOR REDCO'S CONTRACT RENEWAL. THE CITY OF EL PASO DESIRES TO MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP IN WHICH REDCO PROVIDES SPECIFIC, MEASURABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RECRUITMENT SERVICES TO THE CITY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCOPE OF SERVICES DESCRIBED IN THE AGREEMENT IN EXCHANGE FOR A SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF MONETARY REMUNERATION. FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND REDCO, APPROVED AUGUST 6, 2006, WITH NEW EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF DUTIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008. THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT COMMENCED ON JUNE 1, 2006, AND EXPIRES ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. THE AGREEMENT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW FOR THREE SUCCESSIVE ONE YEAR TERMS, SUBJECT TO REDCO'S SATISFACTION OF THE PERFORMANCE METRICS AND SUBJECT TO THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PAYMENT UNDER THE AGREEMENT. THE CITY SHALL PAY TO REDCO AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2008. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4670]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND TRANS-TELCO, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER OF AVAILABLE CONDUIT, FOR THE ACQUISITION, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF A FIBER-OPTIC INFRASTRUCTURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-033 (COLLECTION SERVICES -VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES) TO HEIST DISPOSAL, INC. AND FRIEDMAN RECYCLING OF EL PASO FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,300,999.24.

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1 HEIST DISPOSAL, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM: BASE BID I: $251,856.84 EST/YR

CONTRACT TERM: 48 MONTHS

OPTIONS: 1 YEAR

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,007,427.40

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2 FREIDMAN RECYCLING OF EL PASO

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEM: BASE BID II: $73,392.96 EST/YR

CONTRACT TERM: 48 MONTHS

OPTIONS: 1 YEAR

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $293,571.84

ACCOUNT NO.: 34010289 - 40403 - 502215

FUNDING SOURCE: SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, OUTSIDE CONTRACTS

TOTAL AWARD: $1,300,999.24

DISTRICTS: ALL

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE VENDORS OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BIDS. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 11-14, BLOCK 7, VAL VERDE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1/C (COMMERCIAL/ CONDITION), AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 222, 224, 226 VAL VERDE STREET. APPLICANT: GOOD TIME STORES, INC. ZON07-00078 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK B, PASODALE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL); AND PARCEL 2: LOT 3, BLOCK B, PASODALE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITIONS), AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: PARCEL 1: 8400-8404 ALAMEDA AVENUE AND PARCEL 2: 104 PASODALE ROAD. APPLICANT: ALBERT NABHAN. ZON07-00087 (DISTRICT 7) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARLAN GREER, (915) 541-4723]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONE FOR (3) THREE WEEKS

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACTS 11A, 11B, 12A, AND 13A, BLOCK 39 AND TRACT 3C, BLOCK 40, YSLETA GRANT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF PADILLA RD. AND EAST OF ROSE KENNEDY DR. APPLICANT: JOHN H. TRIEN. ZON07-00040 (DISTRICT 6) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, FRANK DELGADO, (915) 541-4238]

POSTPONED FROM 12-04-07

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 6, SECTION 34, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 12708 MONTANA AVENUE. APPLICANT: SELMA E. ABOUD. ZON07-00102 (DISTRICT 5) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

POSTPONED FROM 12-11-07

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBERS 014836 AND 015008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ABOLISHING THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE AND AMENDING TITLE 19 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO DELETE ALL REFERENCES TO THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE AND THE SUBDIVISION COORDINATING COMMITTEE AND TO ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 19.04.090 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, KELLY CARPENTER, (915) 541-4193]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 016528 TO MODIFY THE BOUNDARIES OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 5, CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE EXISTING ZONE TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PARCEL IN DOWNTOWN EL PASO: PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1001 AND 1009 MAGOFFIN AVENUE, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO MODIFY THE DESIGNATION OF THE AREA OF THE ZONE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE; AND TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 016528 RELATED THERETO. (DISTRICT 8) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4760]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 016528 TO MODIFY THE BOUNDARIES OF TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER 5, CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, TO ENLARGE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE EXISTING ZONE TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL PARCELS IN DOWNTOWN EL PASO: THE INSIGHTS MUSEUM SITE AND THE AREA AROUND SAN JACINTO PLAZA, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; TO MODIFY THE DESIGNATION OF THE AREA OF THE ZONE AND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE; AND TO AMEND OTHER PROVISIONS OF ORDINANCE NO. 016528 RELATED THERETO. (DISTRICT 8) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4760]

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 TRAWOOD DRIVE BETWEEN PICO ALTO DRIVE AND YARBROUGH DRIVE, BOTH SIDES. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 7) [ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (HOUSING) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO DELETE THE SECTIONS UNDER ARTICLE IV, LODGING HOUSES FOR PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (ANIMALS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH; TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO CORRECT TITLES AND CODE REFERENCES; AND TO REVISE THE PERMITTING AND APPEAL PROCESSES PRESCRIBED IN THE TITLE; THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTION 7.04.080 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, CHAPTER 3.32 (ABANDONED, LOST, STOLEN, AND UNCLAIMED PROPERTY), TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO AND ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 (ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, CHAPTER 2.38 (BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION), TO CHANGE THE REFERENCE TO AND ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTION 2.38.080 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES, AND REGULATIONS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO AND ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, AS APPROPRIATE; TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO CORRECT TITLES AND CODE REFERENCES; AND TO REVISE THE PERMITTING AND APPEAL PROCESSES PRESCRIBED IN CHAPTERS 5.32 (PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL LICENSES), 5.48 (LAUNDRIES), AND 5.96 (TATTOOING AND BODY PIERCING LICENSES); THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 1.08.010 - 1.08.030, 5.32.160, AND 5.96.110 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH; AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES; THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 1.08.010 - 1.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE CITY-COUNTY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICT; TO ASSIGN THE DUTIES OF THE DISTRICT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, AS APPROPRIATE; TO REVISE DEFINITIONS; TO CORRECT TITLES AND CODE REFERENCES; TO REVISE THE PERMITTING AND APPEAL PROCESSES PRESCRIBED IN THE TITLE; TO DELETE SECTION 9.84.040 (VACATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS); AND TO CORRECT REFERENCES MADE IN THE CODE TO TWO STATE AGENCIES; THE PENALTY AS IS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 9.04.390, 9.08.070, 9.12.890, 9.16.040, 9.24.050, 9.32.150, 9.38.060, 9.39.040, 9.44.330, 9.48.260, AND 9.50.130 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PROCESSES BY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TO CONTROL INADVERTENT OR ILLEGAL MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL AT CITY LANDFILLS AND WAYS TO REGULATE COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES IN CITY LIMITS.

[REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN, (915) 541-4178] POSTPONED FROM 12-11-07

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE LOZANO, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT CLAIMANT’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE CLAIM OF EARL F. BURKHOLDER, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-264.

CLAIM OF EARL F. BURKHOLDER, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-264/AIRPORT. (551.071)

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

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING STRATEGIES AND OPTIONS RELATED TO ASARCO LITIGATION, BANKRUPTCY, TCEQ PERMIT PROCESS, AND OTHER LEGAL MATTERS INVOLVING ASARCO. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, RAYMOND L. TELLES, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE LOZANO, 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 ELIZABETH HEPNER VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2006-5498.

ELIZABETH HEPNER VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO.: 2006-5498. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE LOZANO, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO, THROUGH ITS GOVERNING BODY, HAS MADE A FINDING THAT THE LAWSUIT STYLED ROZANNA MENDOZA VS. JOYCE WILSON, ET. AL; CAUSE NO. 2007-5427, INVOLVES A PUBLIC INTEREST. THEREFORE, THE CITY ATTORNEY IS AUTHORIZED TO RETAIN OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO RESPOND TO AND DEFEND THE JOYCE WILSON, THE CITY MANAGER, IN THE SAME LAWSUIT.

ROZANNA MENDOZA VS. JOYCE WILSON, ET AL., CAUSE NO. 2007-5427, 205TH DISTRICT COURT OF EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, LAURA P. GORDON, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE LOZANO, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO PURSUE APPELLATE REMEDIES, INCLUDING MANDAMUS ACTION AGAINST JUDGES, REGARDING THE DENIAL OF THE DEFENDANT CITY OF EL PASO’S MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE THE JOSE FONG, ET. AL. V. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2007-2900 AND E.B.S. ENTERPRISES, INC., ET. AL. V. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2007-5238 LAWSUITS CONCERNING THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ORDINANCE 016624, AND AUTHORIZING RETAINING OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN CONNECTION WITH LEGAL ACTIONS RELATED TO ORDINANCE 016624.

E.B.S. ENTERPRISES, INC., ET AL. VS. CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS; CAUSE NO. 2007-5238. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, HADLEY HUCHTON, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

ANN LILLY TO THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY MAYOR JOHN F. COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

MELINA CASTRO TO THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY MAYOR JOHN F. COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"MTB1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-026 (BUS TIRE MILEAGE RENT-SUN METRO) TO BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE AMERICAN TIRE, LLC"

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-026 (BUS TIRE MILEAGE RENT-SUN METRO) TO BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE AMERICAN TIRE, LLC FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $1,544,674.44.

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT

AWARD TO: BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN TIRE, LLC

AKRON, OHIO

ITEMS: ALL

ANNUAL ESTIMATED ACCOUNT: $ 499,530.00 (1ST YEAR)

$ 514,360.80 (2ND YEAR)

$ 530,783.64 (3RD YEAR)

ACCOUNT NO.: 60600006-502407-40345

60600009-502407-40345

FUNDING SOURCE: TRANSIT MAINTENANCE-TIRE LEASES-SUN METRO GENERAL OPERATIONS, LIFT MAINTENANCE-TIRE LEASES-SUN METRO

GENERAL OPERATIONS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,544,674.44

DISTRICT(S): ALL

THIS IS A SERVICE REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT WITH AN INITIAL TERM OF 36 MONTHS.

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THE CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED MINIMUM VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION AND MASS TRANSIT RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED, TO THE SOLE RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. (ACTION 07-69)

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO.2008-035 (JANITORIAL SERVICES-SUN METRO DEMAND RESPONSE FACILITY) TO TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $130,603.20.

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT

AWARD TO: TOTAL CLEANING SERVICES, EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: ALL

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $40,222.00 (1ST YEAR)

$43,534.40 (2ND YEAR)

$46,846.80 (3RD YEAR)

OPTION: EXTEND FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS IF EXERCISED WITHIN TWO (2)

YEARS OF DATE OF AWARD.

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $130,603.20

ACCOUNT NO.: 60600005-40345-502206

FUNDING SOURCE: MASS TRANSIT JANITORIAL SERVICES

DISTRICT(S): 2

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

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION AND MASS TRANSIT RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. (ACTION 07-70)

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER(S) TO DAIMLER/CHRYSLER (ORION), THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER OF BUS PARTS. TOTAL ESTIMATED YEARLY AMOUNT OF $50,000.00. TOTAL ESTIMATED THREE (3) YEAR AWARD, $150,000.00 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE VENDOR PROVIDES AN UPDATED SOLE SOURCE LETTER AND AFFIDAVIT EACH YEAR.

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT

ACCOUNT NO.: 60600015 - 503118 - 40348

FUNDING SOURCE: SUN METRO MASS TRANSIT INVENTORY PURCHASE-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES-SUN METRO INVENTORY

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $150,000.00

SOLE SOURCE NO.: 2008-086

DISTRICT(S): ALL

(ACTION 07-71)