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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 SEPTEMBER 23, 2008.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2008. [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 91, SUPPLEMENTAL MAP NO. 1 OF THE EAST EL PASO ADDITION, 3400 MONTANA AVENUE. ZON08-00061

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR LOTS 31 AND 32, BLOCK 91, SUPPLEMENTAL MAP NO. 1 OF THE EAST EL PASO ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO A CONDITION IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 014875. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3400 MONTANA AVENUE. APPLICANTS: OSCAR AND AURORA MENCHACA. ZON08-00061 (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

"3B. RESOLUTION: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR A PORTION OF LOT 18, BLOCK 2, MONTWOOD HEIGHTS UNIT 4, CITY OF EL PASO, 12400 MONTWOOD DRIVE. ZON08-00020

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR A PORTION OF LOT 18, BLOCK 2, MONTWOOD HEIGHTS UNIT 4, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO A CONDITION IMPOSED BY ORDINANCE NO. 011446. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 12400 MONTWOOD DRIVE. APPLICANTS: GEORGE R. DIPP AND GEORGE M. DIPP. ZON08-00020 (DISTRICT 6) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ARTURO RUBIO, (915) 541-4633]

"3C. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EL PASO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND REVOLVING LOAN FUND ADMINISTRATION

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE EL PASO HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009, FOR SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ($66,000) AND REVOLVING LOAN FUND ADMINISTRATION ($24,000). (ALL DISTRICTS)

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4760]

"3D. RESOLUTION: SOLID WASTE LIENS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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

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

ATTACHMENT A

SOLID WASTE LIENS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

717 WESTLAKE COURT $229.13 GONZALO & BLANCA F. MONTE

(DISTRICT 1)

623 TEPIC DRIVE $259.44 CHERIE L. HICKMAN (RT)

(DISTRICT 1)

LOT(S) 7 TO 13, BLOCK 84-C, LOGAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 2) $430.48 EMMA L. AGUILAR

1025 CAROLINA $196.12 ATZAD LP

(DISTRICT 3)

10700 CORAL SANDS $211.27 JOEL T. SILVA

(DISTRICT 4)

10716 CORAL SANDS DRIVE $163.64 ALEJANDRO A. & STEFA ESPITIA

(DISTRICT 4)

LOT(S) 1 TO 7 & PTS OF CARL STREET & BROWN STREET ADJ CLOSED, BLOCK 86, NATIONS TOBIN SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 4) $495.97 ALAMNI L.L.C.



ELY PT OF LOT 4 (228.99 FT ON NLY-386.46 FT ON ELY-222.72 FT ON SLY

-385.05 FT ON WLY) BLOCK 104, TIERRA DEL ESTE #42 SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 4) $1,421.51 VILLARREAL FAMILY LTD



3464 WAYSIDE STREET $167.97 RAYMOND G H & DEBOR ADKINS

(DISTRICT 5)

TRACT 40 (4.807 ACRES), BLOCK O, A DANIELSON SUR 310 ABST 10026 SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 6) $242.12 KRAIG BELCHER & 2



LOT(S) 17 (EXC NLY PT) (231290.22 SQ FT), BLOCK 22, VISTA GRANADA #2 SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 6) $1,731.64 VANE SCOTT AND GEORGE GONZALEZ

9403 NOTTINGHAM DRIVE $171.76 VIANEY P. RAMIREZ

(DISTRICT 6)

1701 SAINT STEPHEN $190.71 ZARAGOSA DEVELOPMENT LTD

(DISTRICT 6)

8300 GATEWAY $263.77 MARCELO GOMEZ AND JUAN G. (DISTRICT 7) REYES

LOT 33, BLOCK 16, DEL NORTE ACRES SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $350.37 JENARO MESTA

E 41.5 FT & W 50 FT OF N 83 FT OF LOT 30 (12575 SQ FT), BLOCK 2, MESA VISTA #2 SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 7) $490.56 PAUL O'ROURKE

1251 LEE TREVINO DRIVE $162.56 MARCELO GOMEZ AND JUAN G. (DISTRICT 7) REYES

2331 GRANT $105.89 ANDREW T. SELLERS

(DISTRICT 8)

2851 PERSHING $115.47 DULCE A. CHAVEZ & NEWEL A.

(DISTRICT 8) BROOKER

3023-3025 TULAROSA $83.52 MALCOLM WEBB

(DISTRICT 8)

911 PARK STREET $297.87 MARIA E. NATIVIDAD

(DISTRICT 8)

"3E. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND RAUL ESQUIVEL AND ESTELA ESQUIVEL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 3.420 ACRE PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, TRACT 6, BLOCK 1, MAP OF THE CHRISTY TRACT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND RAUL ESQUIVEL AND ESTELA ESQUIVEL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 3.420 ACRE PARCEL, MORE OR LESS, TRACT 6, BLOCK 1, MAP OF THE CHRISTY TRACT, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE MAP THEREOF ON FILE IN BOOK 6, PAGE 48, PLAT RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 7) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, LIZA RAMIREZ-TOBIAS, (915) 541-4074]

"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP) IN ORDER THAT UTEP'S INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (''IPED'') CONDUCT A PUBLIC SURVEY TO COINCIDE WITH THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN.

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS.

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO (UTEP) IN ORDER THAT UTEP'S INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (''IPED'') CONDUCT A PUBLIC SURVEY TO COINCIDE WITH THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN. THIS SURVEY WILL HAVE CITIZENS RANK PRIORITY FUNCTIONS (SERVICES) AS PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ITS CORRESPONDING DEPARTMENTS. THIS WILL ALLOW THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET TO REVIEW FUNDING TRENDS BASED ON ACTUAL CITIZENRY INPUT AND THEIR PERCEIVED PRIORITIES. THE RESULTS WILL BE INCORPORATED IN THE FY2009 STRATEGIC PLAN WORKING SESSIONS. AMOUNT OF CONTRACT IS $15,000. (ALL DISTRICTS) [OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4777]

"4. SPECIAL APPOINTMENT: APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH ''BUCK'' BRICE AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 6, 2008.

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH ''BUCK'' BRICE AS ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 6, 2008. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CHARLIE MCNABB, (915) 541-4550]

"5. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: EDITH ZUVANICH TO THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

EDITH ZUVANICH TO THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE ADVISORY BOARD BY MAYOR JOHN F. COOK. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"6A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: OSCAR BAEZA TO THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

OSCAR BAEZA TO THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, DISTRICT 5. [REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, (915) 541-4701]

"6B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARGARET PEG BOOKER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

MARGARET PEG BOOKER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, DISTRICT 5.

[REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, (915) 541-4701]

"7A. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO ORACLE CORPORATION, A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-VPC-03-018, REFERENCE NO.: 2009-036

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ORACLE CORPORATION, A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-VPC-03-018, IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,131.52 FOR ORACLE DATABASE ENTERPRISE TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE DIR PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007.

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCOUNT NO.: 39010351 - 502202 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: INFORMATION SERVICE, DATA PROCESSING CONTRACTS, OPERATING ACCOUNT

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $102,131.52

REFERENCE NO.: 2009-036

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"7B. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2008-175 (MCNEILUS PROPRIETARY PARTS & SERVICES)

ACTION TAKEN: REJECTED

REQUEST REJECTION OF ALL BIDS SUBMITTED FOR SOLICITATION NO. 2008-175 (MCNEILUS PROPRIETARY PARTS & SERVICES) AS RECOMMENDED BY FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PURCHASING DIVISION AND GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT - FLEET DIVISION BECAUSE ALL BIDS WERE NON-RESPONSIVE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

POSTPONED FROM 09-23-08

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.

AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS MASTER PLAN AS A STUDY AREA PLAN TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ''THE PLAN FOR EL PASO'', AND THAT THE 2025 GENERAL LAND USE MAP BE AMENDED TO INCORPORATE THE MODIFICATION. APPLICANT: CITY OF EL PASO AND THE MEDICAL CENTER OF THE AMERICAS FOUNDATION. (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ERNESTO ARRIOLA, (915) 541-4723]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 7, 2008, FOR ITEM 8

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING THAT 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: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-065 (VEHICLE FUELING OFFSITE) TO C & R DISTRIBUTING, INC., FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $4,218,750.

DEPARTMENT GENERAL SERVICES

AWARD TO: C & R DISTRIBUTING, INC.

EL PASO, TEXAS

ITEMS: ALL

OPTIONS: 2 YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $1,406,250 (300,000 GALLONS)

ACCOUNT NO.: 37370510 - 503124 - 45202

FUNDING SOURCE: FLEET SERVICES DIVISION

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $4,218,750 (900,000 GALLONS)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A 36-MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT.

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 GENERAL SERVICES RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. THIS CONTRACT IS A JOINT PURCHASE WITH THE COUNTY OF EL PASO.

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED AS REVISED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2008-238 (RENTAL OF PORTABLE RESTROOMS) TO HOT PROPERTIES, INC. D/B/A SARABIA'S PORTABLE JONS & BLUE SANITATION, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $680,655.

DEPARTMENT: PARKS AND RECREATION

AWARD TO: HOT PROPERTIES, INC. D/B/A

SARABIA'S PORTABLE JONS & BLUE SANITATION

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

OPTION: 1 YEAR

ANNUAL EST. AMOUNT: $156,885 - PARKS AND RECREATION

$ 70,000 - OTHER DEPARTMENTS

ACCOUNT NO.: 51010367 - 502411 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: LEASES NOC, OPERATING FUND

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $680,655 (3-YEAR TOTAL)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH CONTRACT.

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 PARKS AND RECREATION RECOMMEND AWARD TO HOT PROPERTIES, INC. D/B/A SARABIA'S PORTABLE JONS & BLUE SANITATION, THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON08-00050 TO SATISFY PARKING REQUIREMENTS BY ALLOWING OFF-SITE, OFF-STREET PARKING ON PARCEL 2 DESCRIBED AS LOTS 24, 25, AND 26, BLOCK 3, WOMBLE ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5911, 5913, AND 5915 CLEVELAND AVENUE TO SERVE PARCEL 1, DESCRIBED AS LOTS 4, 5, 6, AND 7, BLOCK 3, WOMBLE ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5928 TROWBRIDGE DRIVE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.10.410 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTIES: (PARCEL 1) 5928 TROWBRIDGE DRIVE; (PARCEL 2) 5911, 5913, AND 5915 CLEVELAND AVENUE. APPLICANT: HOLY LIGHT CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC. ZON08-00050 (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE), CHAPTER 6.34 (NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES FOR HIRE), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, TO AMEND SECTIONS THEREUNDER TO PERMIT THE LICENSING OF BICYCLES, PEDICABS AND OTHER SIMILARLY-OPERATED VEHICLES AS VEHICLES FOR HIRE; AND TO ADD EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH VEHICLES; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 6.04.040 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 015721, ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON MARCH 30, 2004, WHICH CREATED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT NUMBER FOUR, CITY OF EL PASO (50 ACRE SITE ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VISCOUNT AND HAWKINS BLVD.); MADE FINDINGS OF FACT CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT, RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AND ASSESSED VALUATION WITHIN SAID DISTRICT; CREATED A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DEFINED THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND TERMS OF OFFICE THEREOF; PROVIDED FOR SUBMISSION OF A PLAN OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR SAID DISTRICT; PROVIDED FOR DUTIES OF THE TAX ASSESSOR; SET THE BOUNDARIES FOR SAID DISTRICT; AND PROVIDED A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4760]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

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 HELEN OF TROY DRIVE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 1)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035] POSTPONED FROM 09-16-08 AND 09-23-08

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 016971 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REMOVING THE MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT THAT NOMINATED MEMBERS OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE COMMISSION RESIDE IN THE SAME DISTRICT AS THE CITY REPRESENTATIVE MAKING THE NOMINATION. (ALL DISTRICTS) [INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES, SAID LARBI-CHERIF, (915) 858-3842]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

REPORT TO COUNCIL ON ACTIVITIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY MANAGER, TO PRESENT TO CITY COUNCIL A DETAILED ACCOUNTING OF WHAT IMPACTS, IF ANY, WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN THE 2008 BUDGET OF THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES AS A RESULT OF THE FAILED SALE OF THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY TO HUNT INDUSTRIES, AND ALSO, WHAT IMPACTS, IF ANY, WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN THE LONG RANGE PLANNING AND CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES AS A RESULT OF SAME. TO ALSO PROVIDE A COMPLETE ACCOUNTING OF ALL REVENUES EXPENDED BY THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STAFF TIME AND OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS AND LEGAL FEES, IN ATTEMPTING TO ACCOMPLISH THIS SALE.

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

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY MANAGER TO PRESENT TO CITY COUNCIL A DETAILED ACCOUNTING OF WHAT IMPACTS, IF ANY, WILL BE EXPERIENCED IN THE 2008 CITY OF EL PASO BUDGET, RECENTLY PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL, WITH THE COLLAPSE OF THE SALE OF THE NORTHEAST PROPERTY TO HUNT INDUSTRIES, AND ALSO, WHAT IMPACTS, IF ANY, WILL OCCUR IN THE LONG TERM BUDGETARY PROJECTIONS WITH THE REFERENCED SALE PROPERTY NOT BEING TRANSFERRED TO THE TAXABLE PROPERTY ROLLS AS A RESULT OF THE FAILED SALE.

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

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE SANTA TERESA RAILWAY BYPASS. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ADDITIONAL HOME FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,035 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF 43 MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS AT 719 NINO AGUILERA BY H.S.C. LLC TO ACCOUNT FOR CLOSING COSTS AND PROJECT DELIVERY COSTS FOR A TOTAL REVISED FUNDING AMOUNT OF $2,066,452; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A HOME FINANCIAL TERMS CONTRACT, A BUILDER'S AND MECHANIC'S LIEN CONTRACT AND DEED OF TRUST (WITH POWER OF SALE), A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND/OR OTHER SECONDARY FINANCING RIDERS; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS AND/OR REVISIONS NECESSARY TO SECURE AND PERFECT THE CITY'S SECURITY INTEREST AND LIEN, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (DISTRICT 8) [COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM LILLY, (915) 541-4643]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE ADDITIONAL HOME FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,250 FOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 19 MULTI-FAMILY AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS AT 1001 MAGOFFIN BY MPV DEVELOPMENT, INC. TO ACCOUNT FOR CLOSING COSTS AND PROJECT DELIVERY COSTS FOR A TOTAL REVISED FUNDING AMOUNT OF $1,549,250; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A HOME FINANCIAL TERMS CONTRACT, A BUILDER'S AND MECHANIC'S LIEN CONTRACT AND DEED OF TRUST (WITH POWER OF SALE), A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT AND/OR OTHER SECONDARY FINANCING RIDERS; AND ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS AND/OR REVISIONS NECESSARY TO SECURE AND PERFECT THE CITY'S SECURITY INTEREST AND LIEN, UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVAL OF THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. (DISTRICT 8) [COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM LILLY, (915) 541-4643]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE EL PASO BORDER YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IS IN DEFAULT OF ITS REQUIREMENTS UNDER ITS JUNE 19, 2007, LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, AND THE JUNE 19, 2007, LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO BORDER YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION IS TERMINATED. (DISTRICT 1) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4283]

ACTION TAKEN: INSTRUCTED STAFF TO DISCUSS WITH THE EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BASEBALL FIELD.

DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION TO THE CITY MANAGER ON THE USE OF CITY OF EL PASO PARK PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND UTILIZING RECREATION AND SPORTS FACILITIES IN AN UNIMPROVED AREA OF LOWER TOM LEA PARK. (DISTRICT 1) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4283]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT THE CLAIMANT’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE CLAIM OF VICKI J. MAGNESS, OUR FILE #: 08-C-191.

CLAIM OF VICKI J. MAGNESS; OUR FILE NO. 08-C-191. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, HADLEY HUCHTON, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS REGARDING THE CLAIM OF ELSA LORENZO AND ADRIAN PEREZ, OUR FILE #: 07-C-136.

CLAIM OF LORENZO, ELSA, AND ADRIAN PEREZ, OUR FILE NO. 07-C-136. (551.071)

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND CARRIED THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO INCREASE THE CONTRACTUAL LIMIT ON THE CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE PROSECUTION AND DEFENSE OF ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE AB FALL MANSION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED CITY OF EL PASO VS. JOSEPH “SIB” ABRAHAM; CAUSE NO. 2006-2480.

CITY OF EL PASO VS. JOSEPH ''SIB'' ABRAHAM, JR., ET AL; CAUSE NO. 2006-2480. (551.071)

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND CARRIED THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO INCREASE THE CONTRACTUAL LIMIT ON THE CONTRACT WITH OUTSIDE COUNSEL IN THE DEFENSE OF THE LAWSUIT STYLED MOMAR, L.P. VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2007-4830.

MOMAR, L.P. VS. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2007-4830. (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, KARLA M. NIEMAN (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE O’ROURKE, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO AUTHORIZE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY TO APPEAL THE FINAL ORDER AND SEEK PERMANENT RELIEF IN THE LAWSUIT ENTITLED COUNTY OF EL PASO ET AL. VS. MICHAEL CHERTOFF, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CASE NO. EP-08-CA-0196-FM, TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.

COUNTY OF EL PASO ET AL. VS. MICHAEL CHERTOFF, SECRETARY, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CASE NO. EP-08-CA-0196-FM, U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, EL PASO DIVISION. (551.071)

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

"MTB1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT SANTA FE STREET AND THIRD STREET AS THE PERMANENT DOWNTOWN TRANSFER CENTER AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OR TRANSFERS TO EFFECTUATE THE DESIGNATION.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CITY-OWNED PARCEL AT SANTA FE STREET AND THIRD STREET AS THE PERMANENT DOWNTOWN TRANSFER CENTER AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS OR TRANSFERS TO EFFECTUATE THE DESIGNATION. (ACTION 08-70)