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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 JANUARY 20, 2009, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2009 (ANNEXATION 10- YEAR PLAN AND POLICY).

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 20, 2009, AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 21, 2009 (ANNEXATION 10- YEAR PLAN AND POLICY). [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 COMMERCIAL SITE LEASE AGREEMENT (''LEASE'') BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND PATRIOT PLACE, LTD. (''LESSEE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVE, WITH REVISION TO THE LEASE

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A COMMERCIAL SITE LEASE AGREEMENT (''LEASE'') BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND PATRIOT PLACE, LTD. (''LESSEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HAWKINS PLAZA, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS (''PREMISES''). (DISTRICT 3) [AIRPORT, MONICA LOMBRANA, (915) 780-4724]

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO SHOESHINE CONCESSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND LOS AMIGOS SHOESHINE (''CONCESSIONAIRE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FIRST AMENDMENT TO SHOESHINE CONCESSION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND LOS AMIGOS SHOESHINE (''CONCESSIONAIRE'') FOR SHOE SHINE SERVICES WITHIN THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TERMINAL BUILDING, THEREBY EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS FOR THE PERIOD OF FEBRUARY 1, 2009, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2012, AND PROVIDING FOR AN OPTION TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT AN ADDITIONAL THREE YEARS THEREAFTER. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[AIRPORT, MONICA LOMBRANA, (915) 780-4724]

"3C. RESOLUTION: PLACING CONDEMNATION LIENS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES (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:

1. 1921 ARIZONA $7,512.04 CHARLES G. CLARK

(DISTRICT 8)

2. 2002 DETROIT $2,201.63 LUPE G. AVINA

(DISTRICT 8)

3. 5833 MACIAS STREET $4,039.11 MANUEL LOPEZ & 1

(DISTRICT 3)

4. 5031 ROSA AVENUE $7,359.62 WILLIAM ERTMAN

(DISTRICT 3)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, VICTOR Q. TORRES, (915) 541-4557]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION DEED FROM NEWMAN RANCH PARTNERS, LP, DEDICATING TO THE CITY A STRIP OF LAND TO BE USED AS A POND

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEDICATION DEED FROM NEWMAN RANCH PARTNERS, LP, DEDICATING TO THE CITY A STRIP OF LAND TO BE USED AS A POND AND VARYING IN WIDTH FROM 5.88 FEET TO 10.67 FEET. THE STRIP OF LAND IS DESCRIBED AS BEING A PORTION OF SECTION 21, BLOCK 80, TSP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND BEING MORE FULLY DESCRIBED BY METES AND BOUNDS IN EXHIBIT ''A'' OF THE DEDICATION DEED. APPLICANT: NEWMAN RANCH PARTNERS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTHWEST OF DYER STREET AND SOUTHEAST OF US 54. (DISTRICT 4)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, RAUL GARCIA, (915) 541-4935]

"3E. RESOLUTION: THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE MEDIAN OPENING ON YARBROUGH DRIVE AT THE INTERSECTION AT CINECUE WAY FOR A PERIOD OF FORTY-FIVE DAYS.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT BE AUTHORIZED TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE THE MEDIAN OPENING ON YARBROUGH DRIVE AT THE INTERSECTION AT CINECUE WAY FOR A PERIOD OF FORTY-FIVE DAYS. (DISTRICT 7) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CENTURY SOUND INC. AND SAUL J. HERNANDEZ FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL FOR THE STANTON STREET TOLL PLAZA PROJECT LOT 11, LOT 12, AND THE NORTH 2 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 47, CAMPBELL ADDITION, 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 CENTURY SOUND INC. AND SAUL J. HERNANDEZ FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL FOR THE STANTON STREET TOLL PLAZA PROJECT FOR $200,000: LOT 11, LOT 12, AND THE NORTH 2 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 47, CAMPBELL ADDITION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN VOLUME 2, PAGE 68, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1002 S. MESA STREET, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A TENANT RELOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CHRISTIAN HERNANDEZ, A TENANT AT 1002 S. MESA, FOR $1,000. PROJECT #: PBR06003; FUND: 43005; DEPARTMENT: 32000080; ACCOUNT: 508000. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3G. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTS AND APPROVES THE UPDATE TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS OF THE CITY BY REVISING 130 SPECIFIED JOB TITLES AND ACCOMPANYING SALARY PLAN/GRADES IN THE GENERAL SERVICES COMPENSATION PLAN AND 40 SPECIFIED JOB TITLES AND ACCOMPANYING SALARY PLAN/GRADES IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL COMPENSATION PLAN

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTS AND APPROVES THE UPDATE TO THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS OF THE CITY BY REVISING 130 SPECIFIED JOB TITLES AND ACCOMPANYING SALARY PLAN/GRADES IN THE GENERAL SERVICES COMPENSATION PLAN AND 40 SPECIFIED JOB TITLES AND ACCOMPANYING SALARY PLAN/GRADES IN THE PROFESSIONAL AND MANAGERIAL COMPENSATION PLAN AS SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT ''A'', AS RECOMMENDED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR AND THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; AND AUTHORIZES THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO AMEND AND UPDATE ''ORDINANCE 8064 APPENDIX ''A'' (JOB CLASSIFICATIONS) TO APPROPRIATELY INCLUDE THESE APPROVED JOB TITLES AND ACCOMPANYING SALARY PLAN/GRADES IN THE PLANS. (SEE ATTACHMENT A) (ALL DISTRICTS)

[HUMAN RESOURCES, LINDA BALL THOMAS, (915) 541-4509]

ATTACHMENT A JANUARY 20, 2009



CLASS CODE TITLE CURRENT SALARY PLAN PROPOSED JOB /GRADE SALARY PLAN/GRADE

10940 ACCESSIBILITY SPECIALIST GS 51 GS 52

22320 ANIMAL SERVICES SHIFT SUPERVISOR GS 52 GS 53

17225 BUILDING COMBINATION INSPECTOR GS 53 GS 54

17215 BUILDING COMBINATION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR GS 55 GS 56

17220 BUILDING INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

17210 BUILDING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

17350 BUILDING PLANS EXAMINER GS 55 GS 56

10340 BUYER GS 51 GS 52

17285 CAPITAL PROJECTS INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

18710 CARPENTER GS 45 GS 47

14410 CHIEF COACH OPERATOR GS 49 GS 50

14420 COACH OPERATOR GS 47 GS 48

17320 CODE COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR GS 48 GS 50

17310 CODE COMPLIANCE SUPERVISOR GS 52 GS 54

17290 CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR TRAINEE GS 45 GS 47

18350 CUSTODIAL SHIFT LEADER GS 43 GS 44

18340 CUSTODIAL SUPERVISOR GS 45 GS 46

22210 DENTAL HYGIENIST GS 53 GS 54

11085 DEPARTMENTAL DATA MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST GS 49 GS 50

11080 DEPARTMENTAL DATA MANAGEMENT SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

11060 EDUCATION GRAPHICS SPECIALIST GS 49 GS 50

17240 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

17230 ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

17370 ELECTRICAL PLANS EXAMINER GS 55 GS 56

18630 ELECTRICIAN GS 51 GS 52

18620 ELECTRICIAN SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

18640 ELECTRONICS LEAD TECHNICIAN GS 52 GS 53

18650 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN GS 50 GS 51

13840 ENGINEERING AIDE GS 44 GS 45

18430 EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GS 45 GS 46

18520 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE LEAD WORKER GS 49 GS 50

18530 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE WORKER GS 45 GS 47

18210 FLEET BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN GS 47 GS 49

18030 FLEET BODY SHOP SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

18020 FLEET MAINTENANCE CHIEF GS 55 GS 56

18040 FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

18120 FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN GS 48 GS 50

18140 FLEET MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE GS 45 GS 46

18220 FLEET SERVICE WORKER GS 43 GS 44

18060 FLEET SERVICES COORDINATOR GS 49 GS 50

18570 GENERAL SERVICE WORKER GS 41 GS 42

18560 GENERAL SERVICES LEAD WORKER GS 44 GS 45

11065 GRAPHICS TECHNICIAN GS 48 GS 49

18550 GROUNDSKEEPER GS 43 GS 44

18420 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR GS 49 GS 50

10660 HOUSING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR GS 55 GS 56

10840 HOUSING PROGRAM RELOCATION REPRESENTATIVE GS 46 GS 48

10550 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST GS 47 GS 48

18610 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN GS 52 GS 53

14430 INTERNATIONAL COACH OPERATOR GS 48 GS 49

17280 LANDSCAPE INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

17380 LANDSCAPE PLANS EXAMINER GS 55 GS 56

19470 LATENT PRINT EXAMINER GS 49 GS 51

10540 LEAD HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST GS 51 GS 52

18740 LEAD MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GS 51 GS 52

15550 LIBRARY SERVICES SUPERVISOR GS 51 GS 52

22110 LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE GS 55 GS 56

10850 LOAN ACCOUNT & COLLECTION SPECIALIST GS 45 GS 47

18730 MACHINIST GS 47 GS 48

18750 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC GS 48 GS 49

17250 MECHANICAL & PLUMBING INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

17360 MECHANICAL & PLUMBING PLANS EXAMINER GS 55 GS 56

17270 MECHANICAL INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

15320 MUSEUM OPERATIONS ASSISTANT GS 42 GS 43

11250 OFFICE ASSISTANT GS 41 GS 42

17630 OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

19525 PARKING & TRAFFIC CONTROLLER GS 46 GS 47

19530 PARKING ENFORCEMENT CONTROLLER GS 45 GS 46

12510 PARKING METER SERVICE SUPERVISOR GS 48 GS 49

12520 PARKING METER SERVICE WORKER GS 45 GS 46

18760 PLUMBER GS 49 GS 51

17260 PLUMBING INSPECTOR GS 51 GS 52

19060 POLICE TRAINEE GS 53 GS 54

20940 PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR GS 48 GS 49

20930 PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR GS 52 GS 54

19430 PROPERTY & EVIDENCE SPECIALIST GS 46 GS 47

19420 PROPERTY DISPOSITION SPECIALIST GS 48 GS 49

19760 PUBLIC SAFETY CALL TAKER GS 49 GS 50

19750 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATOR GS 52 GS 53

19730 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCH SHIFT SUPERVISOR - POLICE GS 54 GS 55

19720 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - FIRE GS 50 GS 51

19740 PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - POLICE GS 50 GS 51

19710 PUBLIC SAFETY SENIOR DISPATCHER - FIRE GS 54 GS 55

18770 ROOFER GS 45 GS 47

10545 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST GS 49 GS 50

16580 SENIOR ZOO KEEPER GS 45 GS 46

17810 SOLID WASTE DIVISION SUPERVISOR GS 50 GS 51

17740 SOLID WASTE LANDFILL SUPERVISOR GS 52 GS 53

17830 SOLID WASTE TRUCK DRIVER GS 45 GS 47

17650 STREET RESURFACING INSPECTOR GS 44 GS 45

18240 TIRE REPAIRER GS 42 GS 43

12440 TOLL COLLECTIONS SUPERVISOR GS 50 GS 52

18540 TRADES HELPER GS 43 GS 44

17510 TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATION SUPERVISOR GS 51 GS 52

17420 TRAFFIC SIGNAL DIVISION SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 56

17440 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR GS 53 GS 54

17430 TRAFFIC SIGNS & MARKINGS DIVISION SUPERVISOR GS 54 GS 55

14360 TRANSIT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR GS 49 GS 51

18440 TRUCK DRIVER GS 42 GS 43

20840 UTILITY CENTRAL CONTROL OPERATOR GS 49 GS 51

20830 UTILITY CENTRAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR GS 52 GS 54

21060 UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR GS 53 GS 54

20610 UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR GS 51 GS 52

20630 UTILITY FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTOR GS 45 GS 46

20620 UTILITY FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPERVISOR GS 48 GS 49

20640 UTILITY FIELD CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKER GS 44 GS 46

20660 UTILITY METER READER GS 43 GS 44

20690 UTILITY METER REPAIRER GS 43 GS 45

20680 UTILITY METER SENIOR REPAIRER GS 45 GS 47

21050 UTILITY PIPE LAYER GS 43 GS 45

20770 UTILITY PLANT TECHNICIAN GS 47 GS 48

10670 VOLUNTEER SERVICES SPECIALIST GS 49 GS 50

19140 WARRANT SUPERVISOR GS 50 GS 51

21025 WASTEWATER COLLECTION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT GS 55 GS 57

21030 WASTEWATER COLLECTION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR GS 53 GS 54

21020 WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT GS 55 GS 57

21130 WASTEWATER LEAD SERVICE WORKER GS 45 GS 47

21040 WASTEWATER LIFT STATION MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR GS 53 GS 54

20910 WASTEWATER LIFT STATION SUPERINTENDENT GS 55 GS 57

20740 WASTEWATER PLANT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT GS 54 GS 55

21110 WASTEWATER SERVICE WORKER SUPERVISOR GS 49 GS 51

21120 WATER LEAD SERVICE WORKER GS 45 GS 46

20730 WATER PLANT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT GS 54 GS 55

20820 WATER PRODUCTION ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT GS 54 GS 55

21100 WATER SERVICE WORKER SUPERVISOR GS 49 GS 51

21140 WATER SERVICES INSPECTOR GS 47 GS 48

18790 WELDER GS 49 GS 51

16450 ZOO EXHIBIT TECHNICIAN GS 48 GS 49

16470 ZOO FACILITIES SUPERVISOR GS 49 GS 50

16590 ZOO KEEPER GS 44 GS 45

CLASS CODE JOB TITLE CURRENT SALARY PLAN/GRADE PROPOSED SALARY PLAN/GRADE

10930 ACCESSIBILITY COORDINATOR PM 124 PM 125

16060 AQUATICS SUPERINTENDENT PM 128 PM 129

16130 AQUATICS SUPERVISOR PM 121 PM 122

13120 ARCHITECT PM 129 PM 130

19115 ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL CLERK PM 132 PM 133

13250 ASSOCIATE HYDROGEOLOGIST PM 125 PM 126

12095 BENEFITS SUPERVISOR PM 127 PM 128

12065 BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MANAGER PM 129 PM 130

13040 CHIEF CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR PM 125 PM 126

17300 CODE COMPLIANCE MANAGER PM 128 PM 129

19620 COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER PM 125 PM 126

19610 COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER PM 128 PM 129

10030 ECONOMIC PROGRAM ANALYST PM 125 PM 126

10200 ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNER PM 126 PM 127

15100 HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER PM 128 PM 129

10530 HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST PM 122 PM 123

10430 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER PM 132 PM 133

13240 HYDROGEOLOGIST PM 130 PM 131

20520 LABORATORY SERVICES MANAGER PM 130 PM 131

12080 LEAD AUDITOR PM 127 PM 128

12140 LEAD BUDGET & MANAGEMENT ANALYST PM 129 PM 130

10510 LEAD HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST PM 127 PM 128

10130 LEAD PLANNER PM 128 PM 129

13228 MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR PM 128 PM 129

22080 NURSING PROGRAM MANAGER PM 132 PM 133

22140 NUTRITION SERVICES MANAGER PM 132 PM 133

14240 PARATRANSIT ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT PM 126 PM 128

10150 PLANNER PM 122 PM 123

19220 POLICE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER PM 128 PM 129

10060 PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST PM 122 PM 123

12105 RETURN TO WORK SPECIALIST PM 121 PM 122

12085 SENIOR AUDITOR PM 125 PM 126

12150 SENIOR BUDGET & MANAGEMENT ANALYST PM 126 PM 127

10520 SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST PM 125 PM 126

13226 SENIOR MICROBIOLOGIST PM 126 PM 127

10140 SENIOR PLANNER PM 124 PM 125

17343 SENIOR PLANS EXAMINER PM 124 PM 125

10220 TRANSPORTATION PLANNER PM 126 PM 127

22050 WIC SERVICES MANAGER PM 129 PM 130

16430 ZOO ANIMAL CURATOR PM 126 PM 127

"3H. RESOLUTION: TO APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO THE CULTURAL FUNDING GUIDELINES.

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REVISIONS TO THE CULTURAL FUNDING GUIDELINES.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, SEAN MCGLYNN, (915) 541-4896]

"3I. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''CITY'') AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO (''COUNTY'') FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S NEW ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE COUNTY.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''CITY'') AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO (''COUNTY'') FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S NEW ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE COUNTY. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH, MICHAEL HILL, (915) 771-5702]

"3J. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''CITY'') AND NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (''NMSU'') FOR THE CITY'S ''CHOICES TWO SHOULD KNOW'' PROGRAM

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''CITY'') AND NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY (''NMSU'') WHEREBY THE CITY SHALL PAY AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,046 TO NMSU FOR NMSU STAFF TO PROVI

"4A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ELI A. GARCIA TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERIG COMMITTEE, TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM.

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ELI A. GARCIA TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STEERING COMMITTEE, TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM, BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

"4B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: YOLANDA BARBE TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

YOLANDA BARBE TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4108]

"4C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: RALPH ADAME TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD, TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM.

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

RALPH ADAME TO THE AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD, TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM, BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, DISTRICT 7. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4108]

"5A. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO CHECKPOINT SERVICES INC., A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-890

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHECKPOINT SERVICES INC., A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-890, IN THE AMOUNT OF $499,465.10 FOR DELL COMPUTER AND EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS. 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 NOS.: 31260001-508010-60660 PIT07001

31250102-508010-27200 PIT07001

31250102-508010-27192 PIT07001

04102010-508035-27503 P540010CTY

FUNDING SOURCE: FY03 CO'S-NORTHWEST CORRAL-DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT -IT ACQUISITIONS; CERT OBLIG CONST-UNALLOCATED/2000 CO'S -IT ACQUISITIONS; FY03 CO'S-CBD PHASE 3 DESIGN-DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT-IT ACQUISITIONS; COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT-CAPITAL OUTLAY

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $499,465.10

REFERENCE NO.: 2009-114

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"5B. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO INX, A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-286, FOR NETAPP STORAGE SYSTEM.

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,768.59 TO INX, A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-SDD-286, FOR NETAPP STORAGE SYSTEM. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE DIR PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 27, 2007.

IN ADDITION IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REVIEW AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY DURING THE CONTRACT.

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ACCOUNT NO.: 04102010-27503-508035-P540010CTY

04252003-27260-508010-PMB0004130

4102010-27503-508028-P540010CYT

FUNDING SOURCE: COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT-CAPITAL OUTLAY, DATA PROCESS EQUIP, FY03 CO'S CITY CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, COMMUNICATION EQUIP, PROJECT CONSULTING, CAPITAL OUTLAY

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $240,768.59

REFERENCE NO.: 2009-116

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"5C. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO SIGNATURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. D/B/A COMNET SOFTWARE, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE FLIGHT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (FIDS) AT THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EPIA).

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER FOR $82,797 TO SIGNATURE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. D/B/A COMNET SOFTWARE, THE SOLE SOURCE PROVIDER FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE FLIGHT INFORMATION DISPLAY SYSTEM (FIDS) AT THE EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (EPIA).

DEPARTMENT: AVIATION

ACCOUNT NO.: 62620020 - 508010 - 41022 - P500004

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL AIRPORT CONSTRUCTION, DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT, CAPITAL OUTLAY

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $82,797

SOLE SOURCE NO.: 2009-051

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

"6A. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-033 (SECURITY GUARD SERVICE - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) TO MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY, LLC

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-033 (SECURITY GUARD SERVICE - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH) TO MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY, LLC, FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $184,014.96.

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH

AWARD TO: MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY, LLC

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

OPTION: TWO YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $61,338.32

ACCOUNT NO.: 41010162 - 502212 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $184,014.96 (3-YEAR TOTAL)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX 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 PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMEND AWARD TO MIKE GARCIA MERCHANT SECURITY, LLC, THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"6B. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENTS: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-053 (ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY SERVICES FOR AIR QUALITY) TO SCI TECH HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A CFR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND ARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY INC.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-053 (ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY SERVICES FOR AIR QUALITY) TO SCI TECH HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A CFR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND ARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $240,000.

DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

AWARD TO: VENDOR 1 SCI TECH HOLDINGS, INC. D/B/A CFR ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: 1 AND 2 - GASOLINE ANALYSIS

OPTION: TWO YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $95,000

AWARD TO: VENDOR 2 ARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY, INC.

ARLINGTON, TX

ITEMS: 3, 4, AND 5 - FILTER MEDIA LEAD/WEIGHT ANALYSIS

OPTION: TWO YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $25,000

ACCOUNT NO.: 34010289 - 502204 - 40429 - G340916

34010289 - 502204 - 40429 - G340918

34010289 - 502204 - 40429 - G340924

FUNDING SOURCE: FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $240,000 (2-YEAR TOTAL)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A TWENTY-FOUR 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 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE VENDORS OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"7A. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-041 (WESTSIDE COMMUNITY PARK & RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II) TO KARLSRUHER INC. D/B/A CSA ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-041 (WESTSIDE COMMUNITY PARK & RECREATION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II) TO KARLSRUHER INC. D/B/A CSA ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $457,375.68.

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

AWARD TO: KARLSRUHER INC. D/B/A CSA ENGINEERS & CONSTRUCTORS

EL PASO, TX

OPTION 1: $457,375.68

ACCOUNT NO.: 51159242 - 508027 - 27714 - PQLPA136

14101001 - 508027 - 60183 - PQLPA136

FUNDING SOURCE: PARKLAND DEDICATION FEES AND 2000 QUALITY OF LIFE BONDS

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $457,375.68

DISTRICT: 1

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 PART OF THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT, UPON REVIEW OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, THE CITY ENGINEER MAY, WITHOUT FURTHER AUTHORIZATION FROM CITY COUNCIL, APPROVE CONTRACT CHANGES WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER CONSTRUCTION OF THE WORK AND CARRYING OUT THE INTENT OF THE DESIGN, WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND WHICH DO NOT MAKE CHANGES TO THE UNIT PRICE AND INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THIS IS A LOW BID, UNIT-PRICE CONTRACT.

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

"7B. BID: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-062 (BARRICADE RENTAL SERVICE) TO CONTRACTOR'S BARRICADE SERVICE INC.

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-062 (BARRICADE RENTAL SERVICE) TO CONTRACTOR'S BARRICADE SERVICE INC., FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $70,000.

DEPARTMENT: STREET

AWARD TO: CONTRACTOR'S BARRICADE SERVICE INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

OPTION: EITHER ONE OR TWO YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $70,000

ACCOUNT NO.: 32010200 - 502411 - 01101

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $210,000 (3-YEAR TOTAL)

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX 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 STREET RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

"8. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL: THE AWARD OF PROPOSAL NO. 2009-046 (EPIA - U. S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY - RE-BID) TO MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO. INC.

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF PROPOSAL NO. 2009-046 (EPIA - U. S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION FACILITY - RE-BID) TO MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $287,246.

DEPARTMENT: EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

AWARD TO: MATYEAR CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

EL PASO, TX

BASE BID: $287,246

ACCOUNT NO.: 62620026 - 508027 - 41088 - PAP0048

FUNDING SOURCE: AIRPORT ENTERPRISE FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $287,246

DISTRICT: 2

IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ANY CONTRACTS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO EFFECTUATE THIS AWARD.

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 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 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 EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RECOMMEND AWARD TO THE OFFEROR WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL. [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

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 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CREDIT AGREEMENT AND AN ISSUING AND PAYING AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, WATER AND SEWER COMMERCIAL PAPER NOTES, SERIES A, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH NOTES; AND RESOLVE MATTERS WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID MATTERS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [BOND COUNSEL, PAUL A. BRADEN, (915) 351-6053]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 3, 2009, FOR THE ITEM

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. 2009-058 (ARTERIAL STREET LIGHTING) TO MEDLOCK COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, L.L.C., FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $2,483,649.05.

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

AWARD TO: MEDLOCK COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, LLC.

EL PASO, TX

BASE BID I: $203,735.08 (HAWKINS BLVD. FROM MONTANA AVE. TO VISCOUNT BLVD.)

BASE BID II: $80,090.09 (HUNTER RD. FROM GW EAST BLVD. TO CUBA DR.)

BASE BID III: $163,066.15 (MONTWOOD DR.-PHASE I FROM VISCOUNT TO MCRAE BLVD.)

BASE BID IV: $100,354.13 (MONTWOOD DR.-PHASE II FROM JOE BATTLE TO SUN FIRE DR.)

BASE BID V: $114,409.75 (MONTWOOD DR.-PHASE III FROM SUN FIRE DR. TO CITY LIMITS)

BASE BID VI: $583,498.72 (SAUL KLEINFELD DR. FROM MONTANA AVE. TO MONTWOOD DR.)

OPTION I: $225,071.68 (AIRWAY BLVD. FROM EDGEMERE TO GW WEST BLVD)

OPTION II: $281,054.56 (BETEL DR. FROM ZARAGOSA RD. TO BURGUNDY DR.)

OPTION III: $86,747.84 (COTTON ST. FROM MISSOURI TO ARIZONA AVE.)

OPTION IV: $407,998.75 (REDD RD. FROM DESERT NORTH BLVD. TO WESTWIND DR.)

OPTION V: $237,622.30 (SAUL KLEINFELD DR. FROM MONTWOOD DR. TO ZARAGOSA RD.)

ACCOUNT NO.: 99331117 - 508027 - 27263 - PCP06ST015 AND PCP06ST015A

FUNDING SOURCE: 2006 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATION BONDS

TOTAL EST. AWARD: $2,483,649.05

DISTRICTS: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, AND 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.

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: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (THOMASON GENERAL HOSPITAL) TRACTS LYING WITHIN TOBIN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 4, PAGE 25, PLAT RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND A PORTION OF F. NEVE SURVEY NO. 8, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, COMPRISING A PORTION OF SAID F. NEVE SURVEY NO. 8, LOTS 1 THROUGH 22, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 21, BLOCK 2, LOTS 1 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 3, LOTS 1 THROUGH 21, BLOCK 4, LOTS 1 THROUGH 16, BLOCK 5, LOTS 1 THROUGH 25, BLOCK 7, LOTS 1 THROUGH 26, BLOCK 8, LOTS 1 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 9, LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, BLOCK 10, LOTS 6 THROUGH 11, BLOCK 11, ALL OF LOTS 4 AND 5 AND A PORTION OF LOTS 3 AND 6, BLOCK 12, OF SAID TOBIN'S FOURTH ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND A PORTION OF LOTS 18, 19, AND 20, BLOCK 1, LOTS 1 THROUGH 4 AND 6 THROUGH 15 AND ALL OF LOT 5, BLOCK 4, VAL VERDE ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING), M-1/SP (LIGHT MANUFACTURING/SPECIAL PERMIT) C-4 (COMMERCIAL), C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT), C-4/C (COMMERCIAL/ CONDITION) TO GMU/SP/C/SC (GENERAL MIXED USE/SPECIAL PERMIT/CONDITION/SPECIAL CONTRACT) AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF ALAMEDA AVENUE AND WEST OF RAYNOLDS STREET. APPLICANT: EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT. ZON08-00090 (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ISMAEL B. SEGOVIA, (915) 541-4027]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON08-00086, TO ALLOW A SOCIAL CLUB ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 3-B, AND 3-D-2, YSLETA GRANT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 175 BARKER ROAD. PROPERTY OWNERS: RIO GRANDE OBEDIENCE DOG CLUB. ZON08-00086 (DISTRICT 3)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MIRIAM SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF TRACT 4-C-4, BLOCK 52, YSLETA GRANT, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-2/H/SC (APARTMENT/HISTORIC/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO A-M/H/SC (APARTMENT/MOBILE HOME/HISTORIC/SPECIAL CONTRACT); AND PARCEL 2: TRACT 4-C AND A PORTION OF TRACT 4-C-4, BLOCK 52, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-2/SC (APARTMENT/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO A-M/SC (APARTMENT/MOBILE HOME/SPECIAL CONTRACT), AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOCORRO ROAD SOUTH OF LA MORENITA CIRCLE AND EAST OF ISAIAH DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: CARMEN R. MARTINEZ. ZON08-00081 (DISTRICT 6)

THIS IS AN APPEAL. [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MIRIAM SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON08-00056 TO ALLOW MEDICAL OFFICES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOT 10, BLOCK 3, ALAMEDA ACRES, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 125 GLENWOOD STREET. APPLICANT: EPR REALTY, LTD. ZON08-00056 (DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, MIRIAM SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS.

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND, PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF ZARAGOZA ROAD NEAR PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: RANCHOS REAL IV, LTD. AN08010 (EAST ETJ: ADJACENT TO DISTRICTS 5 & 6)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, CHRISTINA AINSWORTH, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED TWO (2) WEEKS.

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF SECTION 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PARCEL 4: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, AND PARCEL 5: A PORTION OF SECTION 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND PARCEL 11: A PORTION OF SECTION 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS; AND, PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL); AND, PARCEL 6: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 47 AND 48, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS; AND, PARCEL 7: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 38 AND 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM C-2 (COMMERCIAL) TO GMU (GENERAL MIXED USE) AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN; AND, PARCEL 8: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 38 AND 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO GMU (GENERAL MIXED USE) AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN; AND, PARCEL 9: A PORTION OF SECTION 38, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO PR-II (PLANNED RESIDENTIAL); AND, PARCEL 10: A PORTION OF SECTIONS 38 AND 47, BLOCK 79, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (COMMERCIAL) AND IMPOSING CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF ZARAGOZA ROAD NEAR PEBBLE HILLS BOULEVARD. APPLICANT: RANCHOS REAL IV, LTD. ZON08-00085 (EAST ETJ: ADJACENT TO DISTRICTS 5 & 6)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, CHRISTINA AINSWORTH, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 34 AND 35, SAVE AND EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LOT 35, PENDALE INDUSTRIAL UNIT B, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM P-I (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH OF YERMOLAND DRIVE AND EAST OF PENDALE ROAD. APPLICANT: JOSE AND VERONICA GALLEGOS. ZON08-00092 (DISTRICT 7)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4027]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: LOTS 11 TO 20,BLOCK 214, CAMPBELL ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM C-4 (COMMERCIAL) TO RMU (RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE); AND, PARCEL 2: LOTS 7 TO 10, BLOCK 214, CAMPBELL ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM C-4/H (COMMERCIAL/HISTORIC) TO RMU/H (RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE/HISTORIC); AND, PARCEL 3: LOTS 1 TO 3 AND WEST 20 FEET OF 4, LOTS 5 AND EAST 5 FEET OF 4, LOTS 6 AND WEST 15 FEET OF 7, BLOCK 1, FRANKLIN HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM C-4/H (COMMERCIAL/HISTORIC) TO RMU/H (RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE/HISTORIC); AND, PARCEL 4: LOTS 17 TO 19, BLOCK 1, FRANKLIN HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, BE CHANGED FROM A-3/H (APARTMENT/HISTORIC), TO RMU/H (RESIDENTIAL MIXED USE/HISTORIC) AND APPROVING A MASTER ZONING PLAN. AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 15381 WHICH GRANTED A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR OFF-STREET, OFF-SITE PARKING. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: PARCEL 1: 900 MYRTLE AVENUE; PARCEL 2: 915 AND 917 MAGOFFIN AVENUE; PARCEL 3: 1000, 1008, AND 1010 MYRTLE AVENUE; PARCEL 4: 10001 MAGOFFIN AVENUE. APPLICANT: CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE, INC. ZON08 00089 (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, TONY DE LA CRUZ, (915) 541-4329]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF ANGE STREET LOCATED BETWEEN BLOCK 1 FRANKLIN HEIGHTS ADDITION AND BLOCK 214 CAMPBELL ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. APPLICANT: CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE. SUB08-00135. (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, RAUL GARCIA, (915) 541-4935]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 11 - 14 AND 7 - 10, BLOCK 214 CAMPBELL ADDITION AND A PORTION OF AN 18-FOOT WIDE ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 1 - 3 AND 17 - 19, BLOCK 1 FRANKLIN HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. APPLICANT: CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE. SUB08-00136. (DISTRICT 8) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, RAUL GARCIA, (915) 541-4935]

ACTION TAKEN: TO UPHOLD THE APPEAL AND GRANT THE CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS WITH THE CHANGES THAT WERE RECOMMENDED AND ADOPTED BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER IN HLC CASE: HPC09-00004; 915 AND 917 MAGOFFIN AVENUE; 1000, 1008, AND 1010 MYRTLE AVENUE; 1001 MAGOFFIN AVENUE, EL PASO, TEXAS, IN THE MAGOFFIN HISTORIC DISTRICT.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON AN APPEAL BY APPLICANT IN HLC CASE: HPC09-00004; 915 AND 917 MAGOFFIN AVENUE; 1000, 1008, AND 1010 MYRTLE AVENUE; 1001 MAGOFFIN AVENUE, EL PASO, TEXAS, IN THE MAGOFFIN HISTORIC DISTRICT REGARDING A DECISION RENDERED BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION (HLC) ON JANUARY 21, 2009, TO DENY A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE REFERENCED PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 8)

[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, VICTOR Q. TORRES, (915) 541-4557]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 4.74 ACRES OF LAND BEING A PORTION OF TRACTS 18B AND 19B, BLOCK 54, YSLETA GRANT SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO INSTITUTO DE FOMENTO FAMILIAR INC., D/B/A CENTRO FAMILIAR VINO NUEVO DE EL PASO. (DISTRICT 7) [EL PASO WATER UTILITIES, JIM SHELTON, (915) 594-5511]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.060 (PARKING TIME LIMITED ON CERTAIN STREETS), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY CHANGING 12.88.060.A, NUMBER 54, TEXAS AVENUE, TO REMOVE LIMITS ON THE PARKING TIME ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE AVENUE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.180 (NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW-AWAY ZONE) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING FOURTH AVENUE BETWEEN EL PASO STREET AND SANTA FE STREET, NORTH SIDE ONLY; AND FATHER RAHM AVENUE BETWEEN EL PASO STREET AND THE FIRST ALLEY TO THE WEST OF EL PASO STREET, SOUTH SIDE ONLY. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.040 (PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS), SUBSECTION H (NO PARKING 7:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING ASCARATE FROM ALAMEDA AVENUE TO A POINT 400 FEET SOUTH OF ALAMEDA, EAST SIDE ONLY. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 3)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

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 DELETING: 62, OREGON STREET FROM RIM ROAD TO COLLEGE AVENUE, BOTH SIDES; 230, OREGON STREET FROM CINCINNATI AVENUE TO BALTIMORE DRIVE, EAST SIDE; 327, THE EAST SIDE OF OREGON STREET, FROM SCHUSTER AVENUE TO RIM ROAD; AND 426, OREGON STREET FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE TO A POINT 380 FEET NORTHWEST, WEST SIDE ONLY; AND AMENDING SECTION 12.88.180 (NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW-AWAY ZONE), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY ADDING OREGON STREET BETWEEN SCHUSTER AVENUE TO GLORY ROAD, BOTH SIDES. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION - PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ''CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, COMBINATION TAX AND REVENUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION, SERIES 2009'' AND RESOLVE MATTERS WHICH ARE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID ISSUANCE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

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

[BOND COUNSEL, PAUL A. BRADEN, (915) 351-6053]

ACTION TAKEN: TO ADD THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO THE STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: “REQUIRING CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICTS TO GRANT A FULL TAX EXEMPTION TO NATURE PRESERVES THAT ARE OWNED BY NON-PROFIT LAND TRUSTS AND ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT”.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON ADDING THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO THE STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: ''REQUIRING CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICTS TO GRANT A FULL TAX EXEMPTION TO NATURE PRESERVES THAT ARE OWNED BY NON-PROFIT LAND TRUSTS AND ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT''. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO HAVE ALL PUBLIC PSB (PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD) MEETINGS HELD AT CITY HALL. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS AMENDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY OF EL PASO 2009 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND 2010 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO REGARDING FEDERAL LEGISLATION AND ACTIONS BEFORE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES.

[MAYOR'S OFFICE, SYLVIA BORUNDA FIRTH, (915) 541-4656]

ACTION TAKEN: TO APPROVE A PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR OUR SISTER CITY OF CIUDAD JUAREZ BY THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS."

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR OUR SISTER CITY OF CIUDAD JUAREZ BY THE COMMITTEE ON BORDER RELATIONS. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

BT2009-453 POLICE

THIS TRANSFER WILL ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS FOR STATE CONFISCATED FUNDS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS ITEMS AND TO COMPLETE VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.

INCREASE $248,570.23 TO MISCELLANEOUS NON OPERATING REVENUE

INCREASE $167,610.83 TO OUTSIDE CONTRACTS NOC

INCREASE $ 49,131.91 TO PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT

INCREASE $ 4,400.00 TO FURNITURE & FIXTURES

INCREASE $ 26,924.64 TO DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

INCREASE $ 502.85 TO ANIMALS

(ALL DISTRICTS)

[OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4777]

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOM WHITTEN, (915) 564-7304]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK AS REVISED.

BT2009-454 POLICE

THIS TRANSFER WILL ESTABLISH APPROPRIATIONS FOR FEDERAL CONFISCATED FUNDS TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS ITEMS AND TO COMPLETE VARIOUS PROJECTS FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR.

INCREASE $1,904,217.63 TO MISCELLANEOUS NON OPERATING REVENUE

INCREASE $ 350,000.00 TO DESKTOP SOFTWARE SUPPLIES

INCREASE $ 343,131.70 TO PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT

INCREASE $ 161,900.51 TO DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

INCREASE $ 25,000.00 TO ANIMALS

INCREASE $1,024,185.42 TO CONSTRUCTION

(ALL DISTRICTS)

[OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4777]

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, TOM WHITTEN, (915) 564-7304]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN AMENDMENT TO THE MAY 6, 2008, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES - PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, AND HACIENDAS DEL RIO PARTNERS, LP TO AMEND EXHIBIT B, DEVELOPMENT PLAN, TO INCREASE THE RESIDENTIAL LOTS FROM 118 TO 188. THE DENSITY WILL NOT EXCEED 2.5 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE AS REQUIRED BY THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. SUBJECT PROPERTY: STRAHAN SOUTHEAST OF MOORE. APPLICANT: HACIENDAS DEL RIO PARTNERS, LP. (WEST ETJ, NEAR DISTRICT 1)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT INTEREST ACCRUED FROM THE PALO VERDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AWARDS BE EQUALLY ALLOCATED TO THE BUSINESS INCENTIVES PROGRAM FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY USES AND DARK SKY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO EFFECTUATE ALL NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS TO COMPLY AND IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED INITIATIVES. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUE TO USE THE CURRENT RULES REGARDING GENDER ELIGIBILITY IN SPORTS LEAGUES OFFERED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, JUDY WEISS, (915) 541-4259] POSTPONED FROM 01-20-09

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR AN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT THROUGH THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING A DOG PARK AT WESTSIDE PARK, 7400 HIGH RIDGE DRIVE, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TO EXPEND THE FUNDS ON THIS PROJECT SHOULD THE GRANT APPLICATION BE SUCCESSFUL. (DISTRICT 1)

[PARKS AND RECREATION, JUDY WEISS, (915) 541-4259]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009. [FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, WILLIAM F. STUDER, JR., (915) 541-4215]

ACTION TAKEN: TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF TO CONTINUE DISCUSSION AND OPTIONS WITH THE COUNTY OF EL PASO ON THE MANAGING AND OPERATING OF ASCARATE PARK AND OTHER PARK FACILITIES.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE CITY'S OPTIONS REGARDING ASCARATE PARK.

[QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES, DEBBIE HAMLYN, (915) 541-4242]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING THE ACQUISITION OF ASCARATE PARK FROM THE COUNTY OF EL PASO. (551.071 AND 551.072) [QUALITY OF LIFE, DEBBIE HAMLYN, (915) 541-4242]

POSTPONED FROM 11-11-08

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE ACOSTA, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND AND BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, AND TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION TO PROTECT THE CITY’S INTEREST AND POSITION, BOTH AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE, INCLUDING ENGAGING IN NEGOTIATIONS FOR SETTLEMENT, AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED GUADALUPE GUERRA VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2004-1749.

GUADALUPE GUERRA VS. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2004-1749. (551.071)

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

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED TO DELETE THE ITEM ON JORGE BERRY VS. CITY OF EL PASO AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; CAUSE NO. 2006-4076.

JORGE BERRY VS. CITY OF EL PASO AND CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION; CAUSE NO. 2006-4076. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO CONTINUE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE ELECTRIC COMPANY, THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AND THE PROPERTY OWNER.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING A LEASE OF PROPERTY IN THE FRANKLIN MOUNTAINS ABOVE SCENIC DRIVE CONSISTING OF THE LAND COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE STAR ON THE MOUNTAIN. (551.071 AND 551.072) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, ELAINE HENGEN, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

NOTATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION

FOR NOTATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.92.110 OF THE CITY CODE; RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY MAYOR JOHN COOK: STANLEY JOBE, $1,000; EL PASO SHERIFF'S OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, $1,000: HAROLD AND BETH HANH, $2000; PAUL FOSTER, $1,000; ROBERT AND SHERRY BROWN, $1,000; THE EL PASO ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS-LOCAL 51, $1,000; IKE MONTEY, $1,000; NOEL ROSENBAUM, $500; ANDREW AND LESLIE COOK, $500; HECTOR AND DEBBIE GUTIERREZ, $500; AINSA & HUTSON, $500; JAMES AND SAMANTHA SINGELYN, $500; DELGADO, ACOSTA, $500; MARTY MARTIN, $500; ELAINE BARRON, $500; GARY AND LEANNE HEDRICK, $500; SAM LEGATE, $500; ELIOT SHAPLEIGH, $500; MARGARITA AND GERRY LICON, $500; EL PASO ELECTRIC PAC, $1,000; ROBERT AND PAULETTE WINGO, $750; RANDY AND MARGO KUYKENDALL, $500; BILL AND APRIL TERRELL, $500; RACHEL AND GREGORY HARRACKSINGH $500; IRENE EPPERSON, $500; JAMES F. SCHERR, $2,000; LEONARD A. GOODMAN, $500; J.A. CARDWELL, $1,000; HENRY ELLIS, $500; GINGER FRANCIS, $500; L. FREDRICK FRANCIS, $500; ADAM AND DANA FRANK, $500; CARLOS AND IRMA GARZA, $1,000; ROBERT HOY HILL, $500; WOODY AND GALE HUNT, $500; MICHAEL AND SYDNEY JELINEK, $750; TRAVIS JOHNSON, $1,000; LINDA JORDAN, $500; C.F. JORDAN III, $500; SUSAN MENDEZ, $500; MICHAEL AND CLARA MILES, $500; JIM PHILLIPS, $500; K. ALAN RUSSELL, $500; CITA SANDERS, $500; WILLIAM SANDERS, $500; LEO SCHUSTER, $1,000; SCOTT PAC, $1,250; LOU AND LAURA ALPERN, $2,300; MOORE, NORDELL, KROGER, $500; KENNETH GEZELIUS, $500; ANN MORGAN LILLY CAMPAIGN, $500. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON FUNDING THE NATIONAL LATINO CONGRESSO WHICH WILL BE HELD IN EL PASO, MARCH 20 - 22, 2009. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4145]

"MTB1. SMART 101/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PRESENTATION

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

SMART 101/SERVICE IMPROVEMENT PRESENTATION (ACTION 09-04)