The City Of El Paso, Texas - www.elpasotexas.gov

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 27, 2009.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 27, 2009.

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

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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

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

POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TO PROVIDE A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE EMPLOYEES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND THE SERVICE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF DEPARTMENT STAFF

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO TO PROVIDE A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT - PLANNING DIVISION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE EMPLOYEES KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND THE SERVICE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF DEPARTMENT STAFF, AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER MAY INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CITY EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS AND PAY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AT THE AMOUNTS SET FORTH IN THE AGREEMENT. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

"3D. RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AARP FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE TAX AIDE PROGRAMS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AT DESIGNATED CITY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE AARP FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE TAX AIDE PROGRAMS TO SENIOR CITIZENS AT DESIGNATED CITY SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

"4A. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: KATHERINE L. UPDIKE TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

KATHERINE L. UPDIKE TO THE CITY PLAN COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

"4B. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: RUBEN CHAVEZ TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

RUBEN CHAVEZ TO THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, DISTRICT 3. [REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, (915) 541-4572]

"4C. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: MARY CASTILLO TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

MARY CASTILLO TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, DISTRICT 8. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]

"5A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: ELIZABETH WIDMER TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

ELIZABETH WIDMER TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, DISTRICT 3. [REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, (915) 541-4572]

"5B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: RUTH REYES TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

RUTH REYES TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, DISTRICT 3. [REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, (915) 541-4572]

"5C. BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARGARET J. (PEGGY) KIRK TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ASAC)

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

MARGARET J. (PEGGY) KIRK TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ASAC) BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"5D. BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARGARET J. (PEGGY) KIRK TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AWAC)

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

MARGARET J. (PEGGY) KIRK TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (AWAC) BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"5E. BOARD APPOINTMENT: LISLE H. DAVIS TO THE FAIR HOUSING TASK FORCE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

LISLE H. DAVIS TO THE FAIR HOUSING TASK FORCE BY REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, DISTRICT 4. [REPRESENTATIVE MELINA CASTRO, (915) 541-4400]

"5F. BOARD APPOINTMENT: YOLANDA BARBE TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

YOLANDA BARBE TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

"6. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUND:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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

(SEE ATTACHMENT A) (ALL DISTRICTS) [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ATTACHMENT A

TAX REFUNDS

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

A. FRANKLIN PASO PARTNERS LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,320.57 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #B202-999-0750-4300).

B. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,726.19 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #C007-999-0030-2900).

C. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,039.57 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-1490-1700).

D. JIM R. & NITA R. PHILLIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,170.52 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #C801-999-0040-2100).

E. KAMARA SHAW IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,299.48 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #E077-000-0050-0300).

F. JOSE M. PALOMARES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,230.42 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #E114-999-0030-0100).

G. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,728.88 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #E222-999-0840-4300).

H. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,226.15 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #F609-999-0010-2500).

I. DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,345.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES (PID #H788-014-0030-1300).

J. EL APPLE LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,315.39 OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #N241-999-0130-0100).

K. FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,218.34 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #P605-999-0110-0600).

L. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,101.45 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #R220-000-0070-0500).

M. LONE STAR TITLE CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,411.57 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #R246-999-0110-0300).

N. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,268.37 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0510-2100).

O. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,459.98 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #S559-999-0060-1600).

"7A. BID: THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO NOTIFY APACHE BARRICADE & SIGN THAT THE CITY IS TERMINATING CONTRACT NO. 2007-005 DUE TO CONVENIENCE AND THAT THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO NOTIFY APACHE BARRICADE & SIGN THAT THE CITY IS TERMINATING CONTRACT NO. 2007-005 PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION C 8A OF THE CONTRACT CLAUSES DUE TO CONVENIENCE AND THAT THE TERMINATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AS OF FEBRUARY 3, 2009. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313]

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-062 (BARRICADE RENTAL SERVICE) TO CONTRACTOR'S BARRICADE SERVICE INC. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $210,000.

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]

ACTION TAKEN: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION, AS REVISED TO SCHEDULE THE MEETING FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009, AT 9:00 A.M.

THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.5 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS REVISED, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 17, 2009 IS HEREBY CANCELED. (ALL DISTRICTS) [CITY ATTORNEY, CHARLIE MCNABB, (915) 541-4550]

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 CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 1A5, SECTION 45, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: NORTH OF PEBBLE HILLS AND EAST OF TIERRA BLANDA DRIVE. APPLICANT: JNC LAND INC. ZON08-00099 (DISTRICT 5)

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 24, 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: DELETED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 11C2, SECTION 34, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM C-3 (COMMERCIAL) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL), AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: WEST OF RICH BEEM BOULEVARD AND NORTH OF MONTANA AVENUE. APPLICANT: EAST MONTANA JOINT VENTURE. ZON08-00058 (DISTRICT 5)

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

POSTPONED FROM 11-11-08 AND 01-06-09

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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]

POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III - PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS), OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE 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]

POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

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]

ACTION TAKEN: TO APPROVE MODIFICATION 1.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF EL PASO STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES THROUGH THE LONESTAR LIBRARIES PROGRAMS.

2. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS FROM 5 TO 9.

3. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN LIEU OF A LIEN TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES TO ADDRESS MATTERS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.

4. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MATTERS INVOLVING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE THEREBY ALLOWING CITATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

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

ACTION TAKEN: TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD (PSB) AND THE CITY TO HIRE MR. HECTOR GUTIERREZ, CONSULTANT, TO STUDY THE BEST PRACTICES FOR GOVERNANCE IN PHASES.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF EL PASO STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES THROUGH THE LONESTAR LIBRARIES PROGRAMS.

2. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS FROM 5 TO 9.

3. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN LIEU OF A LIEN TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES TO ADDRESS MATTERS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.

4. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MATTERS INVOLVING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE THEREBY ALLOWING CITATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

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

ACTION TAKEN: TO PURSUE SEEKING PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW GREATER ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES TO ADDRESS MATTERS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF EL PASO STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES THROUGH THE LONESTAR LIBRARIES PROGRAMS.

2. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS FROM 5 TO 9.

3. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN LIEU OF A LIEN TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES TO ADDRESS MATTERS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.

4. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MATTERS INVOLVING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE THEREBY ALLOWING CITATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

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

ACTION TAKEN: TO DELETE MODIFICATION 4.

1. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR LIBRARIES THROUGH THE LONESTAR LIBRARIES PROGRAMS.

2. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF THE NUMBER OF PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD MEMBERS FROM 5 TO 9.

3. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT IN LIEU OF A LIEN TO RECOUP EXPENSES INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEASURES TO ADDRESS MATTERS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE.

4. SEEK PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD ALLOW A CITY TO CREATE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR MATTERS INVOLVING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE THEREBY ALLOWING CITATIONS TO BE ISSUED BY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.

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

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING BUDGET TRANSFERS:

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION, AS REVISED, TO INCLUDE FIVE EXTRA POINTS FOR ACCESS TO TRANSIT WITHIN HALF MILE OF THE DEVELOPMENT.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HOUSING PROGRAMS HANDBOOK CHAPTER 5, WHICH RELATE TO THE CITY'S PROGRAM FOR THE REHABILITATION OF INVESTOR-OWNED PROPERTIES TO BE RE-NAMED CHAPTER 5 RENTAL HOUSING PROGRAM, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM LILLY, (915) 541-4643]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONE ONE (1) WEEK THE APPOINTMENT OF A PART-TIME ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES AND TO INTERVIEW ALL THREE APPLICANTS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE APPOINTMENT OF PART-TIME ASSOCIATE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES:

MICHELE LOCKE

SHELDON MYERS

ROGER RODRIGUEZ

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE OPEN SPACE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND ANNUAL REPORT. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PARKS AND RECREATION, SHAMORI WHITT, (915) 541-4020]

ACTION TAKEN: 1ST MOTION - TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY AND PARKS DEPARTMENT TO CONFER WITH THE AAU (AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION) AND TAAF (TEXAS AMATEUR ATHLETIC FEDERATION) TO INSURE THAT IF THE CITY ALLOWS AN INELIGIBLE TEAM THAT IS MIXED IT WILL NOT BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE REST OF THE TEAMS.

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 AND 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: 2ND MOTION AND FINAL MOTION - TO ADVOCATE FOR RULE CHANGES AT TAAF AND AAU TO ALLOW GIRLS AND BOYS TO PARTICIPATE ON TEAMS TOGETHER PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF PUBERTY. THE MOTION FAILED.

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 AND 01-27-09

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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] POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: 1ST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.

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

POSTPONED FROM 01-27-09

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

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

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