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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 9, 2008.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2008. [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''), GOLF MANAGEMENT INC. (''ASSIGNOR''), AND BUENO INVESTMENTS INC. (''ASSIGNEE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR''), GOLF MANAGEMENT INC. (''ASSIGNOR''), AND BUENO INVESTMENTS INC. (''ASSIGNEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF MOREHOUSE SURVEY NO. 12 AND A PORTION OF SECTION 40, BLOCK 80 TSP 2 T&P SURVEY, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS THE LONE STAR GOLF CLUB (F/K/A CIELO VISTA GOLF COURSE) LOCATED 1510 HAWKINS BOULEVARD, EL PASO, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 3)

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

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF DECEMBER 9, 2008, IN THE SETTLEMENT OF TCEQ DOCKET NUMBER 2005-0994-PST-E AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF DECEMBER 9, 2008, IN THE SETTLEMENT OF TCEQ DOCKET NUMBER 2005-0994-PST-E AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY RELATED DOCUMENTATION. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CYNTHIA OSBORN, (915) 541-4550]

"3C. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY 512 NORTH SAN MARCIAL ST.

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:

512 NORTH SAN MARCIAL ST. $3,899.54 OLA MAE NEWTON C/O VIVIAN A. SIMMONS (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, VICTOR Q. TORRES, (915) 541-4557]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A DEVELOPER'S PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND VG PARTNERSHIP TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT 1350 GEORGE DIETER, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79936

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A DEVELOPER'S PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND VG PARTNERSHIP TO ALLOW THE CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF DRAINAGE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT 1350 GEORGE DIETER, EL PASO, TEXAS, 79936, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,975 IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 212.071 AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT A DRAINAGE DEDICATION DEED FROM VG PARTNERSHIP. (DISTRICT 6) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3E. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (THE DMD) FOR THE DMD TO CLEAN SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS, AND STOREFRONTS AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, AMONG OTHER TASKS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (THE DMD) FOR THE DMD TO CLEAN SIDEWALKS, ALLEYS, AND STOREFRONTS AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL, AMONG OTHER TASKS, FOR AN ANNUAL $60,000 PAYMENT FROM THE CITY FROM 2008 THROUGH 2011, AND FOR THE CITY TO EMPTY SIDEWALK TRASH CONTAINERS IN THE DMD AREA FOR AN ANNUAL PAYMENT FROM THE DMD OF $90,000 IN 2008 AND $180,000 IN EACH OF 2009 AND 2010, WITH A POSSIBLE ADJUSTED PAYMENT AMOUNT FOR 2010 AND 2011. (DISTRICT 8) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

"3F. 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

DECEMBER 16, 2008

1348 BELVIDERE $169.06 OLIVIA PARKER

(DISTRICT 1)

3737 FRED WILSON $7,314.46 AMIGA MIA INC.

(DISTRICT 2)

LOT(S) 9 & 10 (6000 SQ FT) BLOCK 35, HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 2) $334.14 JENARO MESTA

71 EVERGREEN ST. $198.28 RAMON & MARIA D. SANCHEZ

(DISTRICT 3)

LOT(S) 1 EXC S 145 FT (.595 ACRE), BLOCK 3, MCCOMBS SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 4) $423.98 HECTOR & AMPARO SILVEYRA

LOT(S) 10 (31367.00 SQ FT), BLOCK 1, SUN VALLEY RANCH SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 4) $485.15 GEO-BEAZER LP

5204 SAXON DR. $658.35 ADOLFO GARCIA

(DISTRICT 4)

LOT(S) 74, PALO VISTA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 5 ) $138.75 BERNABE & ANA M. MARTINEZ

LOT(S) 75, PALO VISTA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 5 ) $138.75 BERNABE & ANA M. MARTINEZ

LOT(S) 76, PALO VISTA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 5 ) $138.75 BERNABE MARTINEZ



LOT(S) 77, PALO VISTA SUBDIVISION

(DISTRICT 5) $138.75 BERNABE & ANA M. MARTINEZ

11429 PRATT AVENUE $198.82 MONICA D. GANDARA

(DISTRICT 5)

1451 RUDY MONTOYA DR. $166.35 ROSARIO E CORTEZ

(DISTRICT 6)

590 YARBROUGH $113.42 ORLANDO R. FONSECA

(DISTRICT 7)

606 NINO AGUILERA ST. $209.65 LEONARDO & 1 TALAMANTES

(DISTRICT 8)

905 HILLS STREET $235.63 JOSE & 2 ROSALES

(DISTRICT 8)

815 TAYS STREET $116.66 RAUL M. AGUILAR

(DISTRICT 8)

"3G. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT $200,000 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS TO HELP FUND THE NORTHGATE TRANSIT TERMINAL AS PART OF THE CITY OF EL PASO MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND BE AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT $200,000 FROM THE STATE OF TEXAS TO HELP FUND THE NORTHGATE TRANSIT TERMINAL AS PART OF THE CITY OF EL PASO MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE. AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE INTENT OF THE RESOLUTION. NO MATCHING FUNDS WILL BE REQUIRED. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[SUN METRO, LYNLY LEEPER, (915)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MATHEW MCELROY, (915) 541-4056]

"4. BOARD APPOINTMENT: SEAN BRUNA TO THE EL PASO MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

SEAN BRUNA TO THE EL PASO MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4108]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED AS REVISED.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A CHARTER AMENDMENT, TO BE HELD WITHIN THE CITY ON MAY 9, 2009, MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION AND OTHER PROVISIONS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, FOR ITEM 5A

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.

5B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (VEHICLES FOR HIRE), CHAPTER 6.12 (CHAUFFEUR'S LICENSE), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO AMEND SECTIONS THEREUNDER TO CREATE A QUALIFIED CHAUFFEUR LICENSE FOR BICYCLES, PEDICABS, AND OTHER SIMILARLY-OPERATED VEHICLES THAT ARE OPERATED AS NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES FOR HIRE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4108]

5C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO ROBINS & MORTON PERMITTING THE ENCROACHMENT OF AN OUTDOOR EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA UPON A PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED BENEATH THE RAYNOLDS STREET OVERPASS NORTH OF ALBERTA AVENUE. SPL08-00020 (DISTRICT 3)

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

5D. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 18.47 (IRRIGATION SYSTEMS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR INSTALLATION OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY AND THE EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; AMENDING TITLE 18 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), CHAPTER 18.46 (LANDSCAPE), SECTION 18.46.120 (INSTALLATION STANDARDS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE REQUIRING IRRIGATION INSPECTORS AND ELIMINATING INSTALLERS AFTER DECEMBER 31, 2009; WITH PENALTIES AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 18.02.107 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE AND IN SECTION 18.47.180 OF THIS ORDINANCE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, VICTOR Q. TORRES, (915) 541-4557]

5E. AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING A TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE FOR EL PASO; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THE ZONE; NAMING THE ZONE ''TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE, CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS''; ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT FUND; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

5F. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12.56 (PARKING METERS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE REFERENCES TO THE ''DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF STREETS'' TO ''INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES DIRECTOR''; TO ASSIGN THE DUTIES AND SERVICES RELATING TO AREAS OF PARKING METER CONCERNS TO THE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES DEPARTMENT; THE PENALTIES BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES, SAID LARBI-CHERIF, (915) 858-3842]

5G. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A LICENSE TO BORDERCOMM PARTNERS, LP TO CONSTRUCT, MAINTAIN, AND USE A SINGLE CONDUIT INTERDUCT ON THE ZARAGOZA INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING FIBER OPTIC CABLE FOR ITS TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK; THE FOLLOWING CONSIDERATION IS TO BE PAID TO THE CITY: ANNUAL LICENSE FEE OF $20,000 AND ANNUAL BRIDGE FEE OF $9,600, WHICH FEES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A 5% ANNUAL ESCALATION. (ALL DISTRICTS) [INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES, SAID LARBI-CHERIF, (915) 858-3842]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 23, 2008, FOR ITEMS 5B - 5G

5H. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON07-00161 TO ALLOW FOR A HOTEL ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF BLOCK 8, CASTNER RANGE SUBDIVISION UNIT ONE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4631 COHEN AVENUE. APPLICANT: COHEN HOSPITALITY GROUP. ZON07-00161 (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

5I. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 52 THROUGH 56, BLOCK B, BASSETT ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-3 (APARTMENT) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2101 CENTRAL AVENUE. APPLICANT: MARTIN BELTRAN. ZON08-00071 (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

5J. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOT 58 AND A PORTION OF LOT 59, BLOCK B, BASSETT ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-3 (APARTMENT) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2031 CENTRAL AVENUE. APPLICANTS: ALFREDO AND VERONICA GUTIERREZ. ZON08-00052 (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

5K. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 182, SUNRISE ACRES UNIT ONE, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-4 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 8633 GATEWAY SOUTH BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: GLENN SOLL. ZON08-00076 (DISTRICT 2)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 6, 2009, FOR ITEMS 5H - 5K

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

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-028 (FAIRBANKS MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS) TO MEDLOCK COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,125,521.38.

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

AWARD TO: MEDLOCK COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC

EL PASO, TX

BASE BID: $1,125,521.38

ACCOUNT NO.: 99331117 - 508027 - 27263 - PCP08ST01

FUNDING SOURCE: 2006 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $1,125,521.38

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.

WORK UNDER THIS UNIT PRICE CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE ORDERED, PERFORMED, INVOICED, AND PAID BY MEASURED QUANTITY. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL OF UNIT PRICES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM.

AS A PART OF THIS AWARD, THE CITY ENGINEER MAY, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM CITY COUNCIL, APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER EXECUTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE PROJECT, WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW, DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO THE PRICES AND ARE WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE BUDGET.

THIS IS A LOW BID, UNIT-PRICE CONTRACT.

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-010 (STRUCTURAL AND PROXIMITY FIRE FIGHTING CLOTHING) TO BAZAAR UNIFORMS & MEN'S STORE, LLC; FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT INC.; FIRST IN INC.; AND METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $970,236.

DEPARTMENT: FIRE DEPARTMENT

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1: BAZAAR UNIFORMS & MEN'S STORE, LLC

EL PASO, TX

ITEM: 8

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $ 83,500

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2: FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, AND OPTIONS O-1 AND O-2

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $ 78,140

AWARD TO: VENDOR 3: FIRST IN INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: 7, 14, 16

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $ 46,728

AWARD TO: VENDOR 4: METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS INC.

HOUSTON, TX

ITEMS: 1, 2, 9

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $276,750

ACCOUNT NO.: 22010320 - 503123 - 01101 LOGISTICS

62620010 - 503123 - 40101 AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTERS

62620010 - 503303 - 40101 AIRCRAFT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTERS

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS AND AIRPORT COST CENTERS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $970,236

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENT CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED 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 FIRE RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS.

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-057 (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT) TO ARROW BUILDING CORP., FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $3,703,000.

DEPARTMENT: MASS TRANSIT/SUN METRO

AWARD TO: ARROW BUILDING CORP.

BASE BID: $3,703,000

ACCOUNT NO.: 14400200-508027-PCP09MT001-27265

60600011/508027/11622/G6000359

60600011/508027/11675/G600461

60600011/508027/11680/G600461

FUNDING SOURCE: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION GRANTS: TX-90-X280;

TX-90-X650; TX-90-X691 AND FY 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $3,703,000

DISTRICT: 8

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 A PART OF THIS AWARD, THE CITY ENGINEER MAY WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER EXECUTION 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 $25,000.00 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY CITY COUNCIL.

THIS IS A LUMP-SUM CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES - PURCHASING DIVISION, ENGINEERING, AND SUN METRO RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE OFFEROR WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED FOUR (4) WEEKS.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.150 SCHEDULE XIV (SPEED LIMITS), G (FORTY-MILES PER HOUR), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING HELEN OF TROY DRIVE BETWEEN DESERT NORTH BOULEVARD AND THE EAST CITY LIMITS; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 1) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035] POSTPONED FROM 11-11-08

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 BY ADDING HELEN OF TROY DRIVE, BOTH SIDES; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 1)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035] POSTPONED FROM 11-11-08

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND QUANTUM ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INCORPORATED FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''SAIPAN-LEDO PARK/POND'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $404,049.90 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000.00 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $454,049.90. FUNDING: CURRENT CITY FUNDS TO BE REIMBURSED FROM 2009 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION DEBT AUTHORIZATION. (DISTRICT 3) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

POSTPONED FROM 12-02-08

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A REVISED LIST OF UNDERWRITERS FROM WHICH THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, MAY SELECT TO PERFORM UNDERWRITER SERVICES RELATED TO THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF FUTURE DEBT INSTRUMENTS OR OTHER SECURITIES. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, WILLIAM F. STUDER, JR., (915) 541-4215]

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, WILLIAM F. STUDER, JR., (915) 541-4215]

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION FAILED

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, TRANSFERRING RATE MAKING AUTHORITY AND CHANGING THE RATE OF A MUNICIPAL UTILITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENTS, ALL OF WHICH ARE NECESSARY IN ORDER THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMS MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE IMMEDIATE MYOCARDIAL METABOLIC ENHANCEMENT DURING INITIAL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT IN EMERGENCY CARE TRIAL. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FIRE DEPARTMENT, ROBERTO RIVERA, (915) 771-1000]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE ACQUISITION OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY: 214 - 218 WEST FRANKLIN STREET AND 417 - 419 NORTH EL PASO STREET, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (551.071 AND 551.072) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, THERESA CULLEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT CLAIMANTS’ SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE CLAIM OF JORGE VALENZUELA SR. AND JORGE VALENZUELA JR., OUR FILE NO. 08-C-177.

CLAIM OF JORGE VALENZUELA, JR., OUR FILE NO. 08-C-177. (551.071)

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

ACTION TAKEN: RATIFIED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RATIFY THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD OF DECEMBER 9, 2008, IN THE AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARROW BUILDING CORPORATION WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL FOR THE DOWNTOWN TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT, AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT AND SUN METRO. THE PROJECT WAS BID AS A COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL AND THE STATUTE ALLOWS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS REGARDING THE SCOPE AND PRICE OF A PROJECT WITH THE SELECTED OFFEROR. (DISTRICT 8)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, BERTHA A. ONTIVEROS, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A RESOLUTION AMENDING SCHEDULE C OF THE CITY OF EL PASO FY2009 BUDGET RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE FEES FOR CERTAIN SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES OFFERED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS, AS SET WITHIN SUCH REVISED SCHEDULE AND TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROVIDE A CREDIT FOR CERTAIN FEES PAID IN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4283]

"MTB1. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 9, 2008 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETING. "

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 9, 2008 MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETING. (ACTION 08-97)

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF SUZANNE FABIAN AS A MEMBER TO THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN. POSTPONED FROM 12-09-08 (ACTION 08-98)

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-057 (DOWNTOWN TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT) TO ARROW BUILDING CORP. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $3,703,000.00. (ACTION 08-99)



DEPARTMENT: SUN METRO

AWARD TO: ARROW BUILDING CORP.

EL PASO, TX

BASE BID: $3,703,000.00

ACCOUNT NO.: 14400200-508027-PCP09MT001-27265

60600011/508027/11622/G600359

60600011/508027/11675/G600461

60600011/508027/11680/G600461

FUNDING SOURCE: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, GRANTS: TX 90-X280; TX-90-X650; TX-90-X91 AND FY 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION

TOTAL AWARD: $3,703,000.00

DISTRICT: 8

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 A PART OF THIS AWARD, UPON THE REVIEW OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE CITY ENGINEER MAY WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER EXECUTIVE 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 $25,000.00 PER NUMBERED CHANGE ORDER, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION BY THE MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD.

THIS IS A LUMP-SUM CONTRACT.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES-PURCHASING DIVISION, ENGINEERING, AND MASS TRANSIT/SUN METRO RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE OFFEROR WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL.

CONTACT PERSON: TERRENCE FREIBURG, PURCHASING MANAGER, 541-4313.