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CITY COUNCIL AND SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT BOARD MEETING |
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5/19/2009 |
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC - CONSENT AGENDA (Regular City Council Agenda)
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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 MAY 12, 2009.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 12, 2009. [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 COUNCIL DECLARES THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PLAZA CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 6 TO AUGUST 16, 2009, SERVES A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE AND IS AUTHORIZED.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARES THAT THE EXPENDITURE OF DISCRETIONARY FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PLAZA CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 6 TO AUGUST 16, 2009, SERVES A MUNICIPAL PURPOSE AND IS AUTHORIZED.
[REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4123]
"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SITES SOUTHWEST, LLC FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''EPIA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT GLOBAL REACH & COTTONWOODS''
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SITES SOUTHWEST, LLC FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''EPIA LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT GLOBAL REACH & COTTONWOODS'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $170,746 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $220,746. THE CITY MANAGER IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT. (62620022/508016/41091/PAP0051) (ALL DISTRICTS)
[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]
"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONDE, A TEXAS CORPORATION, FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''SCHWABE AND COOLEY STREET AND DRAINAGE''
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CONDE, A TEXAS CORPORATION, FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''SCHWABE AND COOLEY STREET AND DRAINAGE'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $115,345 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $165,345. (99331117/508050/27263/P09ST001) (2009 REPROGAMMING) (DISTRICT 7)
[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]
"3E. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CSA DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''PASODALE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV''
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND CSA DESIGN GROUP, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''PASODALE SUBDIVISION PHASE IV'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $211,911 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $261,911. (99331117/508050/27263/P09ST001) (2009 REPROGRAMMING) (DISTRICT 7)
[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]
"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,463.75 TO THE EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT THE NORTHWEST CAMPUS
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,463.75 TO THE EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT THE NORTHWEST CAMPUS AS PROVIDED IN THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE EL PASO COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT APPROVED MAY 22, 2007, AND AS AMENDED ON JULY 15, 2008. THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $24,463.75 INCREASES THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID PURSUANT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO THE ONE MILLION DOLLARS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY THE CITY TO A NEW TOTAL OF $1,024,463.75. THE FUNDING SOURCE IS 2000 QUALITY OF LIFE BONDS. (DISTRICT 1) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]
"3G. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SLI ENGINEERING, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''PASODALE SUBDIVISION PHASE III''
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND SLI ENGINEERING, INC., FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''PASODALE SUBDIVISION PHASE III'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,447 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,447. (99331117/ 508050/27263/P09ST001) (2009 REPROGRAMMING) (DISTRICT 7) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]
"3H. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,738.30 TO DANTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE EL PASO ZOO WESTERN EXPANSION, CONTRACT NUMBER 2006-145.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE EXPENDITURE OF ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $276,738.30 TO DANTEX CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE EL PASO ZOO WESTERN EXPANSION, CONTRACT NUMBER 2006-145. THIS APPROVAL IS FOR CHANGE ORDERS 40 AND 41. CHANGE ORDER 40 IS FOR ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO MAINTAIN THE WETLAND WATER HOLE FEATURES AND POOLS, AND IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $170,480.60. CHANGE ORDER 41 IS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM BUILDING, AND IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $106,257.70. THE NEW CONTRACT SUM, INCLUDING CHANGE ORDERS 40 AND 41, IS $18,780,144.71. (14101003/ 508027/ 60306/ PQLZO106) (DISTRICT 3) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423
"3I. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE FIRST OF THE 4 ONE-YEAR OPTIONS FOR AUDIT SERVICES OF BKD, LLP, AS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 1, 2008,
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE FIRST OF THE 4 ONE-YEAR OPTIONS FOR AUDIT SERVICES OF BKD, LLP, AS APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JULY 1, 2008, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CITY'S AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2009, AND SIGN AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009. ESTIMATED AWARD OF CONTRACT IS $335,420. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]
"3J. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. THE CLASS OF CERTIFIED FIRE-PARAMEDIC TRAINEE IS HEREBY CREATED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED
THAT THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN SHALL BE AMENDED AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. THE CLASS OF CERTIFIED FIRE-PARAMEDIC TRAINEE IS HEREBY CREATED AS SPECIFIED IN THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE CODE IS 19070. THE GRADE IS GS 52. SALARY RANGE: $30,712.53 - $49,073.24. (ALL DISTRICTS)
[HUMAN RESOURCES, LINDA BALL THOMAS, (915) 541-4509]
"3K. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO CONSENT TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF THE PETER AND MARGARET B. DE WETTER CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF EL PASO CONSENT TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT OF THE PETER AND MARGARET B. DE WETTER CHARITABLE REMAINDER UNITRUST. (ALL DISTRICTS)
[MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, SEAN MCGLYNN, (915) 541-4896]
"3L. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM, URBAN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT CONCERNING THE SITE KNOWN AS SANDSTONE RANCH,
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER AND CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT FOR THE LOCAL PARK GRANT PROGRAM, URBAN OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT CONCERNING THE SITE KNOWN AS SANDSTONE RANCH, DESIGNATE THE DIRECTOR OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT, CERTIFY THAT THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE, THAT THE MATCHING SHARE IS AVAILABLE, THAT THE SANDSTONE RANCH PARK IS DESIGNATED AS A PARK, AND THAT THE APPLICATION WILL BE SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS REVIEW AND COMMENTS SYSTEMS FOR CONSIDERATION. (DISTRICT 4) [PARKS AND RECREATION, JOEL W. MCKNIGHT, (915) 541-4354]
"3M. RESOLUTION: APPROVE A JOINT USE RESOLUTION OF THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, TRUSTEES (PSB) AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, (CITY) PERTAINING TO THE JOINT USE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO BROWN STREET AND SCHUSTER AVENUE
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
APPROVE A JOINT USE RESOLUTION OF THE EL PASO WATER UTILITIES PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD, TRUSTEES (PSB) AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS, (CITY) PERTAINING TO THE JOINT USE OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO BROWN STREET AND SCHUSTER AVENUE BEING PORTIONS OF BLOCKS 39F, 137, 138, 139, 142, 143, AND 174 ALEXANDER ADDITION, AND TRACT 35 (ALSO KNOWN AS PARCEL 1) AND A PORTION OF TRACT 16, H.F. FISHER SURVEY NO. 293, SUBJECT TO THE PERMANENT EASEMENT SIGNED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO ON SEPTEMBER 30, 1971, AND ALL VACATED STREETS AND ALLEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO ALLOW FOR COMPATIBLE USE WITH THE CITY'S ADJOINING PROPERTY. (DISTRICT 1) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4331]
"3N. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDS ITS ACTION OF APRIL 24, 2001, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR THE RESALE OF PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN STRUCK OFF TO THE CITY AT A TAX SALE.
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESCINDS ITS ACTION OF APRIL 24, 2001, TO ESTABLISH CERTAIN PROCEDURES FOR THE RESALE OF PROPERTY THAT HAS BEEN STRUCK OFF TO THE CITY AT A TAX SALE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]
"4. NOTIFICATION OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA ON MAY 7, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM MARIA TERAN
ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
FOR NOTATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.92.110 OF THE CITY CODE: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA ON MAY 7, 2009, IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM MARIA TERAN. [REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4108]
"5. 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
MAY 19, 2009
A. THE CHILDREN'S PLACE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,483.60 OVERPAYMENT
OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #2001-999-0379-0034).
B. HSBC MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,761.47 OVERPAYMENT OF
2007 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0420-5800).
C. ALICIA WILLIAMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,267.60 OVERPAYMENT OF
2008 TAXES. (PID #S912-999-001M-3600).
D. FIRST AMERICAN R/E TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,853.59
OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0110-0300).
E. FLAGSTAR BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,953.58 OVERPAYMENT OF
2008 TAXES. (PID #Z021-999-0040-3700). |
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Rep. Byrd |
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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3B. RESOLUTION: That in accordance with Section 3.5 of the City Charter, as revised, the regular City Council meeting for June 30, 2009, is hereby canceled. " |
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3.5 OF THE CITY CHARTER, AS REVISED, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JUNE 30, 2009, IS HEREBY CANCELED.
[REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, (915) 541-4701] |
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Rep. Lilly |
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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Mayor Cook |
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6. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: The award of Solicitation No. 2009-093 (Drug Testing and Alcohol Screening) to Kroll Laboratory Specialists, Inc.," |
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ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK.
THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-093 (DRUG TESTING AND ALCOHOL SCREENING) TO KROLL LABORATORY SPECIALISTS, INC., FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $159,900.
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES
AWARD TO: KROLL LABORATORY SPECIALISTS, INC.
GRETNA, LA
ITEMS: ALL
OPTION: TWO YEARS
ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $53,300
ACCOUNT NO.: VARIOUS
FUNDING SOURCE: VARIOUS
TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $159,900 (3-YEAR TOTAL)
DISTRICTS: ALL
THIS IS A THREE YEAR CONTRACT.
THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, AND HUMAN RESOURCES RECOMMEND AWARD TO KROLL LABORATORY SPECIALISTS, INC., THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID. [FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313] |
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Rep. Lilly |
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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7A. - 7C. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES PURSUANT TO SECTION 3.9 OF THE EL PASO CITY CHARTER:" |
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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.
7A. 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 SUSPENDING THE NO STOPPING OR STANDING - TOW-AWAY ZONE FOR THAT PORTION OF 111 OREGON STREET BETWEEN KERBEY AVENUE AND ROBINSON AVENUE, BOTH SIDES, UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2010. 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]
7B. AN ORDINANCE DEFINING SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE YEARLY CITY AUDIT AS PRESCRIBED BY ARTICLE VII, ''PUBLIC FINANCE'', SECTION 7.21, ''INDEPENDENT AUDIT'', OF THE CITY CHARTER AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 014486. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 26, 2009, FOR ITEMS 7A - 7B
7C. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 25 THROUGH 28, BLOCK 22, SECOND ADDITION TO WOMBLE ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-O (APARTMENT/OFFICE). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 332 NORTH CLARK DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: E.B. SILVA MANAGEMENT L.L.C. ZON08-00096 (DISTRICT 3)
[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4192]
PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 9, 2009, FOR ITEM 7C
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. |
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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8A. ENGINEERING: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2009-206 for the Upper Valley Drainage Improvements Phase IB (Re-Bid), to Saab Site Contractors L.P. " |
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ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-206 FOR THE UPPER VALLEY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE IB (RE-BID), TO SAAB SITE CONTRACTORS L.P. FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,304,460.
DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
AWARD TO: SAAB SITE CONTRACTORS L.P.
BASE BID: $1,304,460
ACCOUNT NO.: 14200500 -508027- 27264 - PSTM06
PW26-0B
FUNDING SOURCE: STORM 2006
TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,304,460
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 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 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 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.
[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] POSTPONED FROM 05-12-09 |
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
NO
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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8B. ENGINEERING: 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 Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a project known as ''Runway 8R-26L Extension''" |
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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 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A PROJECT KNOWN AS ''RUNWAY 8R-26L EXTENSION'' FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $844,006.64 AND THAT THE CITY ENGINEER BE AUTHORIZED TO APPROVE UP TO $50,000 IN ADDITIONAL SERVICES FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $894,006.64. THE CITY MANAGER IS ALSO AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ALL NECESSARY BUDGET TRANSFERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD OF THIS CONTRACT. (62620031/508016/ 11516/G620AIP0026) (ALL DISTRICTS) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] |
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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| Item: |
8C. ENGINEERING: That the City Manager be authorized to execute a Contract of Sale by and between the City of El Paso and Northgate Plaza, LLC, a California Limited Company; Elias Donay, Daryoush Khani and Jaklin Meshkanian, to purchase property for the Northeast Transit Terminal," |
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT OF SALE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND NORTHGATE PLAZA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY; ELIAS DONAY, DARYOUSH KHANI AND JAKLIN MESHKANIAN, TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSIT TERMINAL, WHICH PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 7, BLOCK 6, NORTHGATE REPLAT ''C,'' AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN VOLUME 62, PAGE 45, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS; AND THAT THE CONTRACT OF SALE SHALL OFFER JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE VALUE OF THE LAND IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,700,000; AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF EL PASO OR HER DESIGNEE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY IDENTIFIED WITHIN THIS RESOLUTION. FTA GRANT TX-90-X573 - PROJECT #: G600352; FUND: 11655; DEPARTMENT: 60600011; ACCOUNT: 508000 ($1,961,826.95 -72.3%); STATE OF TEXAS DEFENSE ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT GRANT - PROJECT #: PCP09MT007; FUND: 11710; DEPARTMENT: 60600011; ACCOUNT: 508000 ($200,000.00 - 7.4%); 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION - PROJECT #: PCP09MT007; FUND: 27265; DEPARTMENT: 14400100; ACCOUNT: 508000 ($551,484.51 -20.3%) (DISTRICT 4) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
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| Item: |
8D. ENGINEERING: Discussion and action that the City be authorized to enter into negotiations with Arrow Building Corporation, who submitted the highest ranked proposal for the Glory Road Transit Terminal project," |
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ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARROW BUILDING CORPORATION, WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL FOR THE GLORY ROAD TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT, AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND SUN METRO. THIS 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.
DEPARTMENT: SUN METRO
ACCOUNT NO.: 60600011/508027/11711/PCP09MT003
& 4400100/508027/27265/PCP09MT003
FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT
ACT & 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
PROPOSAL NO.: 2009-145
DISTRICT: 1
[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
ABSTAIN
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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| Item: |
9A. FINANCIAL SERVICES: Discussion and action on the award of Solicitation No. 2009-155 (Traffic Signal Heads) to Republic Intelligent Transportation Services, Inc. d/b/a Republic ITS" |
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ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2009-155 (TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS) TO REPUBLIC INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. D/B/A REPUBLIC ITS FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $521,034.
DEPARTMENT: STREET
AWARD TO: REPUBLIC INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES, INC. D/B/A REPUBLIC ITS
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX
ITEMS: ALL
OPTION: ONE YEAR
ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $173,678
ACCOUNT NO.: 32010288-503203-01101
99331117-508027-27263
FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND AND 2006 CERTIFICATES OF
OBLIGATIONS
TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $521,034
DISTRICTS: ALL
THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL HEADS.
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] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
9B. FINANCIAL SERVICES: Discussion and action that the Purchasing Manager for Financial Services, Purchasing Division, be authorized to issue a purchase order to Oracle Corporation, a State Department of Information Resources (DIR) contractor under DIR State Contract DIR-VPC-03-018)" |
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ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ORACLE CORPORATION, A STATE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) CONTRACTOR UNDER DIR STATE CONTRACT DIR-VPC-03-018), IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,443.16 FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2009, AND AN AMOUNT OF $673,142.17 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 FOR A TOTAL AWARD OF $875,585.33 FOR VARIOUS SOFTWARE COMPONENTS INCLUDING PEOPLESOFT ERP SERVICES AND SUPPORT. PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF EL PASO IN THE DIR PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY MAYOR AND COUNCIL ON MARCH 6, 2007.
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
AWARD AMOUNT: $202,443.16 - FY2009
$673,142.17 - FY 2010
ACCOUNT NO.: 39010351-502202-01101
FUNDING SOURCE: INFORMATION SERVICES, DATA PROCESSING CONTRACTS,
OPERATING ACCOUNT
TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $875,585.33
REFERENCE NO.: 2009-219
DISTRICTS: ALL
[FINANCIAL SERVICES/PURCHASING, TERRENCE FREIBURG, (915) 541-4313] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lots 15 through 26 and east 15.48 feet of Lot 14, Block 4, Hughes Subdivision of Block 2 of Alameda Acres, 5713 and 5717 Welch Street, ZON08-00120" |
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ACTION TAKEN: DENIED
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 15 THROUGH 26 AND EAST 15.48 FEET OF LOT 14, BLOCK 4, HUGHES SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 2 OF ALAMEDA ACRES, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM R-5 (RESIDENTIAL) TO C-4 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5713 AND 5717 WELCH STREET. APPLICANT: JORGE VALENZUELA. ZON08-00120 (DISTRICT 3)
THIS IS AN APPEAL CASE [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ISMAEL SEGOVIA, (915) 541-4027]
POSTPONED FROM 04-14-09 AND 04-21-09 |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
11. ENGINEERING: Discussion and action on the ''Upper Valley Traffic Study'' report findings and recommendations." |
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ACTION TAKEN: ACCEPT THE "UPPER VALLEY TRAFFIC STUDY" REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND TO DIRECT STAFF TO ADVANCE ALL ELIGIBLE PROJECTS IN THE STUDY THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) PROCESS TO INSURE SUBMISSION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE ''UPPER VALLEY TRAFFIC STUDY'' REPORT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. (DISTRICTS 1 AND 8)
[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4035] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
12. FINANCIAL SERVICES: An Ordinance authorizing the City of El Paso to sell a portion of Lot 21 and a portion of Lot 22, Block 13, Sahara Subdivision, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, to Mountain Vista Builders, Inc. " |
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ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL A PORTION OF LOT 21 AND A PORTION OF LOT 22, BLOCK 13, SAHARA SUBDIVISION, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO MOUNTAIN VISTA BUILDERS, INC. (DISTRICT 4)
[FINANCIAL SERVICES, LIZA RAMIREZ-TOBIAS, (915) 541-4074] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
13. COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT: Discussion and action on a Resolution that the Mayor and Council adopt the Neighborhood Improvement Program Round III Guidelines." |
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS AMENDED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL ADOPT THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ROUND III GUIDELINES.
(ALL DISTRICTS)
[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, WILLIAM LILLY, (915) 541-4643] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
14. DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE: Discussion and action on a Resolution that the El Paso City Council supports the goals and areas of interest identified at the Shared Services Summit hosted by the County; that the City Manager be authorized to work with regional stakeholders; that the consolidation of law enforcement and public safety be explored and identified as an additional area of interest; (Regular City Council Agenda)
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTS THE GOALS AND AREAS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED AT THE SHARED SERVICES SUMMIT HOSTED BY THE COUNTY THAT WILL HELP THE REGION CREATE ADDED EFFICIENCIES AND SAVINGS; THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK WITH REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES, MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND IMPLEMENT NEW CONSOLIDATED ACTIVITIES RELATIVE TO THESE GOALS; THAT THE CONSOLIDATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY BE EXPLORED AND IDENTIFIED AS AN ADDITIONAL AREA OF INTEREST TO BE EVALUATED; AND THAT QUARTERLY UPDATES BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON STAFF PROGRESS RELATED TO THESE GOALS AND INTERACTION WITH OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
(ALL DISTRICTS) [DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
15. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: Discussion and action regarding a request by the Historic Landmark Commission, submitted pursuant to City Code Section 20.20.040 B, that the City Council authorize a City-initiated rezoning application and allocation of City funds for the preparation of related documents to place a Historic Overlay designation on the property located at 2630 Richmond Avenue" |
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ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING A REQUEST BY THE HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION, SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO CITY CODE SECTION 20.20.040 B, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE A CITY-INITIATED REZONING APPLICATION AND ALLOCATION OF CITY FUNDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF RELATED DOCUMENTS TO PLACE A HISTORIC OVERLAY DESIGNATION ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2630 RICHMOND AVENUE. (DISTRICT 2)
[DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, TROY AINSWORTH, (915) 541-4668] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
16A. MOBILITY SERVICES: Discussion and action to support the recommendations of the Transportation Legislative Review Committee (LRC); that (1) the City's transportation vision include rail, but that immediate efforts be concentrated on improving the bus system ; and (2) that a request be made to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) that it conduct air quality modeling of rail traffic in El (Regular City Council Agenda)
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ACTION TAKEN: FORWARD TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE (LRC) THAT (1) THE CITY’S TRANSPORTATION VISION INCLUDE RAIL, BUT THAT IMMEDIATE EFFORTS BE CONCENTRATED ON IMPROVING THE BUS SYSTEM (CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE TRANSFER TERMINALS, BUS STOP AND BUS SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS, EXPRESS SERVICE, SERVICE EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE EXPANSION) AND DEVELOPING FOUR BUS RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDORS (MESA, ALAMEDA, MONTANA AND DYER); AND (2) THAT A REQUEST BE MADE TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) THAT IT CONDUCT AIR QUALITY MODELING OF RAIL TRAFFIC IN EL PASO.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE (LRC) THAT (1) THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION VISION INCLUDE RAIL, BUT THAT IMMEDIATE EFFORTS BE CONCENTRATED ON IMPROVING THE BUS SYSTEM (CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE TRANSFER TERMINALS, BUS STOP AND BUS SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS, EXPRESS SERVICE, SERVICE EFFICIENCY AND SERVICE EXPANSION) AND DEVELOPING FOUR BUS RAPID TRANSIT CORRIDORS (MESA, ALAMEDA, MONTANA AND DYER); AND (2) THAT A REQUEST BE MADE TO THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) THAT IT CONDUCT AIR QUALITY MODELING OF RAIL TRAFFIC IN EL PASO. (ALL DISTRICTS) [MOBILITY SERVICES, JANE SHANG, (915) 541-4686] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
16B. MOBILITY SERVICES: Discussion and action to determine whether to direct staff to develop pedestrian safety initiatives, to develop a policy to prioritize the installation of traffic signals, to amend the memorial marker ordinance to allow all markers unless a safety issue exists, and to revise performance measures for Sun Metro." |
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ACTION TAKEN: NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER TO DIRECT STAFF TO DEVELOP PEDESTRIAN SAFETY INITIATIVES, TO DEVELOP A POLICY TO PRIORITIZE THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, TO AMEND THE MEMORIAL MARKER ORDINANCE TO ALLOW ALL MARKERS UNLESS A SAFETY ISSUE EXISTS, AND TO REVISE PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR SUN METRO. STAFF IS SEEKING CITY COUNCIL POLICY DIRECTION AND APPROVAL TO EXPEND STAFF HOURS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. STAFF ESTIMATES APPROXIMATELY SEVEN WEEKS OF DEDICATED STAFF TIME WILL BE REQUIRED TO ADDRESS ISSUE #1 AND #2. (ALL DISTRICTS)
[MOBILITY SERVICES, JANE SHANG, (915) 541-4686] |
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| Votes: |
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| Item: |
17. CITY MANAGER: City Manager's report of current events and issues:" |
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING FOUR DAY WORK WEEK - SUMMER PILOT PROGRAM. [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
EX1. Elizabeth Hernandez and Lucia Hernandez vs. Bertha Alicia Carreon, et al.; Cause No. 2008-3886. (551.071)" |
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ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION TO PROTECT THE CITY’S INTEREST AND POSITION, BOTH AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ AND LUCIA HERNANDEZ VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO CAUSE NO. 2008-3886. THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO GRANT BROAD AUTHORITY TO THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DEFEND THE LAWSUIT AND INITIATE APPEALS.
ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ AND LUCIA HERNANDEZ VS. BERTHA ALICIA CARREON, ET AL.; CAUSE NO. 2008-3886. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, KARLA M. NIEMAN, (915) 541-4550] |
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| Votes: |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
|
1
|
Rep. Lilly |
YES
|
|
2
|
Rep. Byrd |
YES
|
|
3
|
Rep. Acosta |
YES
|
|
4
|
Rep. Castro |
YES
|
|
5
|
Rep. Quintana |
YES
|
|
6
|
Rep. Holguin |
YES
|
|
7
|
Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
|
|
8
|
Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
|
|
-
|
Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
|
|
|
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|
| Item: |
EX2. Carlos Montes vs. City of El Paso, Cause No. 2007-3027. (551.071) " |
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ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE ORTEGA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED CARLOS MONTES VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2007-3027.
CARLOS MONTES VS. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2007-3027. (551.071)
[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550 |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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EX3. Carlos Samper vs. City of El Paso, Cause No. 2008-379. (551.071)" |
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ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED CARLOS SAMPER VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2008-379.
CARLOS SAMPER VS. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO. 2008-379. (551.071)
[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550] |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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EX4. Discussion and action on City legal matters related to the El Paso Empowerment Zone. (551.071)" |
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ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE ACOSTA, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY, BE AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT A SETTLEMENT PROPOSAL TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT TO RESOLVE CERTAIN ISSUES RELATED TO THE EL PASO EMPOWERMENT ZONE.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON CITY LEGAL MATTERS RELATED TO THE EL PASO EMPOWERMENT ZONE. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, MARIE TAYLOR, (915) 541-4550 |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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EX5. Alan G. Parsons vs. City of El Paso, Cause No.: 2007-4718. (551.071) " |
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ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE BYRD, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE LILLY, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO BE AUTHORIZED TO REJECT PLAINTIFF’S SETTLEMENT DEMAND IN THE LAWSUIT STYLED ALAN PARSONS VS. CITY OF EL PASO; CAUSE NO. 2007-4718.
ALAN G. PARSONS VS. CITY OF EL PASO, CAUSE NO.: 2007-4718. (551.071)
[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, JENNIFER F. CALLAN, (915) 541-4550] |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
YES
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
DID NOT VOTE
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SPECIAL MASS TRANSIT BOARD MEETING (Regular City Council Agenda)
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"MTB1. COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL: DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARROW BUILDING CORP. WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL FOR THE GLORY ROAD TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT, 2009-145"
ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARROW BUILDING CORP. WHO SUBMITTED THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSAL FOR THE GLORY ROAD TRANSIT TERMINAL PROJECT, AS PER RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND SUN METRO. THIS 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. (ACTION 09-48)
DEPARTMENT: SUN METRO
ACCOUNT NO.: 60600011/508027/11711/PCP09MT003
14400100/508027/27265/PCP09MT003
FUNDING SOURCE: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT
ACT & 2009 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION
PROPOSAL NO.: 2009-145
DISTRICT: 1
[ENGINEERING, ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
ABSTAIN
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
YES (TIE BREAKER)
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MTB2. OTHER BUSINESS: Discussion and action on a Resolution authorizing the expenditure of $2,700,000, plus closing costs, as just compensation for the purchase of the following parcel to Northgate Plaza, LLC, a California Limited Company; Elias Donay, Daryoush Khani, and Jaklin Meshkanian to purchase property for the Northeast Transit Terminal" |
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ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $2,700,000, PLUS CLOSING COSTS, AS JUST COMPENSATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL TO NORTHGATE PLAZA, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED COMPANY; ELIAS DONAY, DARYOUSH KHANI, AND JAKLIN MESHKANIAN TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR THE NORTHEAST TRANSIT TERMINAL, WHICH PROPERTY IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
LOT 7, BLOCK 6, NORTHGATE REPLAT ''C,'' AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF ON FILE IN VOLUME 62, PAGE 45, REAL PROPERTY RECORDS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS.
THIS EXPENDITURE IS FUNDED THROUGH A FTA GRANT TX-90-X573, A STATE OF TEXAS DEFENSE ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT GRANT, AND CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. NO BUDGETARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE NECESSARY.
PROJECT FUND DEPARTMENT ACCOUNT AMOUNT
G600352 11655 60600011 508000 $1,961,826.95 (FTA)
PCP09MT007 11710 60600011 508000 $200,000.00 (STATE)
PCP09MT007 27265 14400100 508000
$ 551,484.51 (CITY)
(ACTION 09-49)
(DISTRICT 4) [ENGINEERING, ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423] |
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DISTRICT |
OFFICIAL |
VOTE |
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1
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Rep. Lilly |
YES
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2
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Rep. Byrd |
YES
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3
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Rep. Acosta |
YES
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4
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Rep. Castro |
DID NOT VOTE
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5
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Rep. Quintana |
YES
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6
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Rep. Holguin |
YES
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7
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Rep. S. Ortega |
YES
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8
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Rep. O'Rourke |
YES
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-
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Mayor Cook |
YES
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