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 26, 2010.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 26, 2010. [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN WHICH WILL ALLOW THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE MEDIATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE HAWKINS PLAZA LEASES FOR PORTIONS OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, HAWKINS PLAZA, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [AIRPORT, MONICA LOMBRANA, (915) 780-4724]

"3B. RESOLUTION: PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY, 21 HALF MOON DRIVE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PLACING A CONDEMNATION LIEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY (LEGAL DESCRIPTION ON FILE WITH THE CITY CLERK) AND IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT FOR WORK PERFORMED BY THE CITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 18.50 (UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND CONDITIONS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE:

21 HALF MOON DRIVE $753.44 DANIEL AND GLORIA IRENE CHAVEZ

(DISTRICT 3) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, VICTOR Q. TORRES, (915) 541-4557]

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT 1914, BRICK-N-MORTAR, MANHATTAN, REPUBLIC, SHADOW LOUNGE, THE GARDEN, AND THE PLUM BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010. (SPL09-00039)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT 1914, BRICK-N-MORTAR, MANHATTAN, REPUBLIC, SHADOW LOUNGE, THE GARDEN, AND THE PLUM BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF WESTERN STREET, THE ADJACENT ALLEYS BETWEEN ANTHONY STREET AND DURANGO STREET AND A PORTION OF THE SIDEWALKS ON DURANGO STREET AND ANTHONY STREET FROM 6:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010. (SPL09-00039) (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT O.P.E.P. BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT O.P.E.P. BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF OCHOA STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND PAISANO DRIVE FROM 8:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010. (SPL10-00003) (DISTRICT 8) [ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

"3E. RESOLUTION: THAT KERN PLACE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT KERN PLACE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR STREET FESTIVAL IN THE CLOSED PORTIONS OF BALTIMORE AVENUE, CINCINNATI AVENUE, AND THE ADJACENT ALLEY BETWEEN STANTON STREET AND MESA STREET FROM 12:00 P.M. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010, TO 2:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010. (SPL10-00004) (DISTRICTS 1 AND 8)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CONTRACT OF SALE BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND MARTHA VILLAREAL A/K/A MARTHA VILLARREAL, EDUARDO VILLARREAL, JR., NEPHTALI VILLARREAL, AND ISMAEL VILLARREAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL FOR THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PHASE III PROJECT, LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, HADLOCK'S SUBURBAN GARDENS, 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 MARTHA VILLAREAL A/K/A MARTHA VILLARREAL, EDUARDO VILLARREAL, JR., NEPHTALI VILLARREAL, AND ISMAEL VILLARREAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FOLLOWING PARCEL FOR THE HEALTH ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PHASE III PROJECT FOR $75,821: LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, HADLOCK'S SUBURBAN GARDENS, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN VOLUME 12, PAGE 20, PLAT RECORDS OF EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. THIS EXPENDITURE IS FUNDED THROUGH 2002 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION. PROJECT #: PHE0203; FUND: 60504; DEPARTMENT: 31250204; ACCOUNT: 508000. (DISTRICT 3)

[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3H. RESOLUTION: THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE VILLAGE OF VINTON, TEXAS, FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND RELATED MATTERS, BY THE CITY OF EL PASO, FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE VILLAGE OF VINTON, TEXAS, FOR THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES AND RELATED MATTERS, BY THE CITY OF EL PASO, FOR THE PERIOD OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2010. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PUBLIC HEALTH, MICHAEL HILL, (915) 771-5702]

"4A. BOARD APPOINTMENT: CARLOS GALLINAR TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM)

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

CARLOS GALLINAR TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TO SERVE AN UNEXPIRED TERM) BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2.

[REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

"4B. BOARD APPOINTMENT: FREDERICK GROMAND TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

FREDERICK GROMAND TO THE CITY ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA. [REPRESENTATIVE EMMA ACOSTA, (915) 541-4572]

"5. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUNDS:

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 2, 2010

A. BROKERS LOGISTICS, LTD., IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,767.69 OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #O114-999-7000-0000).

B. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,343.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #A438-999-0050-2700).

C. PIONEER BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,589.29 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #A520-999-0210-0100).

D. BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,013.96 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C102-000-0030-0700).

E. STEWART TITLE CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,919.07 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (C340-999-1240-1100).

F. ERICK M. & KATHERINE R. CHAVARRIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,974.99 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C518-999-1010-6500).

G. PAUL L. LIEGGI IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,798.02 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C741-999-0220-4300).

H. TERESA GRAY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,252.45 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C742-0010-1100).

I. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT $2,869.58 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #D417-000-0050-3000).



J. PIONEER BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,326.62 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #E077-000-0120-1500).

K. FIRST AMERICAN ATTN: CHASE REFUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,862.58 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #E742-000-0050-0500).

L. JUAN M. MUNOZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,853.74 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #E746-000-0020-1000).

M. AMERISTAR TITLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,674.46 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #G686-999-0050-2500).

N. CHARLES DUNCAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,347.69 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #H788-010-0480-0160).

O. CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,320.43 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #H788-011-0130-1700).

P. BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,531.92 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #I258-999-0070-4000).

Q. RONALD GRANGER AND REGIS HATTENBERGER IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,575.95 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #M709-999-0000-1900).

R. LSI TITLE AGENCY INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,747.66 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #M735-999-0000-0800).

S. CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,649.63 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #N463-999-0110-0100).

T. LYDIA PORTILLO & ENRIQUE PORTILLO JR., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,586.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #P654-999-0820-0500).

U. JOSE R. & JODI L. MORALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,950.81 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. 000 (PID #P695-999-0010-1300).

V. BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,393.42 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #R246-999-0080-3000).

W. CITI MORTGAGE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,899.48 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #S533-000-0090-1700).

X. FIRST AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,707.06 OVERPAYMENT OF 2008 TAXES. (PID #S533-000-0090-1750).

Y. STEWART TITLE OF EL PASO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,696.10 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T213-999-0100-1400).

Z. BAC TAX SERVICE CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,563.07 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T230-999-0070-1300).

AA. MARIAN G. CORAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,712.12 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T259-999-0020-0100).

BB. TEXAS TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,970.75 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-1590-1000).

CC. FIRST AMERICAN REAL ESTATE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,900.86 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-1830-0110).

DD. JEFFREY & DIANNE DUKES IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,657.29 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-0820-3800).

EE. SIERRA TITLE CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,620.49 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #U819-999-0028-2908).

FF. ANTONY SURESH IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,712.21 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #U819-999-002B-3131).

GG. MARIA WEATHERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,853.50 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-1440-1100).

HH. CHRISTIAN & ELSA ALBA IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,828.86 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-1830-5300).

II. FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,855.92 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-3580-5100).

JJ. SIERRA TITLE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,890.50 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-5810-5200).

KK. JAVIER GUERRA IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,188.41 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V897-999-0880-0800).

LL. CHICAGO TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,913.28 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V927-999-0190-0500).

MM. ROBERT SNEAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,709.57 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0070-1600).

"6A. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2008-081 MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT CITY FACILITIES WITH DESERT GARAGE DOORS FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2008-081 MAINTENANCE OF OVERHEAD DOORS AT CITY FACILITIES WITH DESERT GARAGE DOORS FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AN AWARD APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 18, 2008. EXTENDED CONTRACT PERIOD WILL BE FROM MARCH 18, 2011, TO MARCH 17, 2013.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES - BUILDING MAINTENANCE DIVISION

OPTION: ONE [OF ONE]

ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $150,000 (TOTAL FOR 2 YEAR EXTENSION)

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

[GENERAL SERVICES, STUART ED, (915) 621-6822]

"6B. PURCHASING REQUESTS TO ISSUE PURCHASE ORDER: TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2008-058 (WASHING OF HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT) WITH TEXAS TRUCKWASH AND DETAIL FOR 2 ADDITIONAL YEARS

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, BE AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE CITY'S OPTION TO EXTEND CURRENT CONTRACT 2008-058 (WASHING OF HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT) WITH TEXAS TRUCKWASH AND DETAIL FOR 2 ADDITIONAL YEARS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AN AWARD APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 18, 2008. EXTENDED CONTRACT PERIOD WILL BE FROM MARCH 18, 2011, TO MARCH 17, 2013.

DEPARTMENT: GENERAL SERVICES - FLEET DIVISION

OPTION: ONE [OF ONE]

FUNDING SOURCE: INTERNAL SERVICE FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: $342,000 (TOTAL FOR 2 YEAR EXTENSION)

DISTRICTS: ALL

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

[GENERAL SERVICES, STUART ED, (915) 621-6822]

"7. BEST VALUE PROCUREMENT: THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2010-081 (BLUEPRINT DUPLICATION AND PRINTING SERVICES) TO P3001, LLC

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED

THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2010-081 (BLUEPRINT DUPLICATION AND PRINTING SERVICES) TO P3001, LLC FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD OF $109,374.

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

AWARD TO: P3001, LLC

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: 1 - 4

OPTION: TWO YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT: 36,458

ACCOUNT NO.: VARIOUS

FUNDING SOURCE: VARIOUS

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $109,374

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A THIRTY-SIX MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT.

THE COST UNDER THIS REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED VALUE. THE ACTUAL COST OF THIS CONTRACT MAY BE HIGHER OR LOWER THAN THE TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE AND WILL BE THE SUM TOTAL AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT TERM, SO LONG AS INCREASED FUNDS ARE APPROPRIATED IN THE BUDGET.

THE DEPARTMENTS OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION, AND ENGINEERING RECOMMEND AWARD TO P3001, LLC, THE VENDOR OFFERING THE BEST VALUE BID.

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

[ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

ACTION TAKEN: DENIED RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DLB PROPERTIES JV (“LANDLORD”) AND THE CITY OF EL PASO (“TENANT”) REGARDING THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION’S RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE COMPASS BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 6044 GATEWAY BLVD EAST, EL PASO, TEXAS FOR A TERM OF 10 YEARS. AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO COME BACK WITH A COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF LOCATIONS, INCLUDING DOWNTOWN SITES, AND SOME ANALYSIS ABOUT HOW PEDESTRIANS BIKE RIDERS, AND USERS OF MASS TRANSIT WILL ACCESS THE FACILITY.

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DLB PROPERTIES JV (''LANDLORD'') AND THE CITY OF EL PASO (''TENANT'') REGARDING THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT INTERNAL AFFAIRS DIVISION'S RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE COMPASS BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 6044 GATEWAY BLVD EAST, EL PASO, TEXAS FOR A TERM OF 10 YEARS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [POLICE DEPARTMENT, LAURA GARCIA, (915) 564-7000]

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED AS REVISED

PUBLIC COMMENT TYPICALLY IS NOT TAKEN DURING THE INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES.

PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE INVITED AT THE DATE OF THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING.

8A. AN ORDINANCE TO RENEW AND EXTEND A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO ST. MARK'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO PERMIT AND REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND USE OF ONE SUBSURFACE STORM WATER DRAINAGE PIPE WITHIN A PORTION OF OLEANDER WAY, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR A TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS WITH ONE RENEWABLE TERM OF FIFTEEN YEARS. SPL09-00032 (DISTRICT 8)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

8B. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EL PASO TO SELL APPROXIMATELY 1,856 SQUARE FEET, BEING A PORTION OF O.A. DANIELSON SURVEY, NUMBER 315, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE STATE OF TEXAS, ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, SAID PARCEL TO BE INCLUDED IN A HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR I-10 AT LOOP 375. (DISTRICT 6)

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, LIZA RAMIREZ-TOBIAS, (915) 541-4074]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 9, 2010, FOR ITEMS 8A - 8B

8C. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 2, BLOCK 1, SANDSTONE RANCH ESTATES UNIT TWO, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO A-3 (APARTMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: EAST OF SEAN HAGGERTY DRIVE AND SOUTH OF MARCUS URIBE DRIVE. APPLICANT: EPT LAND ASSETS, LP. ZON09-00071 (DISTRICT 4) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4027]

8D. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON09-00076 TO ALLOW AN INFILL DEVELOPMENT WITH REDUCED SIDE YARD SETBACKS TO 4 FEET AND REDUCED LOT AREA IN ORDER TO CONSTRUCT A 2,540 SQUARE FOOT DUPLEX ON A 6,000 SQUARE FOOT LOT ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 26 AND 27, BLOCK 115, AMENDED MAP OF MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IMPOSING A CONDITION, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.10.280 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3330 LINCOLN AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNERS: XAVIER NEYRA. ZON09-00076

(DISTRICT 2) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4027]

8E. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON09-00073 TO ALLOW FOR A 56% PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1 - 10, BLOCK 223, ALEXANDER ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.14.070 AND 20.04.320 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 2401 N. STANTON STREET. PROPERTY OWNERS: CLINTON H. DEAN. ZON09-00073 (DISTRICT 1)

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

8F. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON09-00022 TO ALLOW FOR GOVERNMENTAL USES AND BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS BEING ALL OF TRACTS 3A, 3A1, G.M. COLLINGSWORTH SURVEY NO. 14, A PORTION OF TRACT 1B, GUADALUPE LUCERO SURVEY NO. 45, A PORTION OF TRACT 15 B, YSLETA GRANT, BLOCK 21, A PORTION OF UNITED STATES PARCEL NO. 3, A PORTION OF ASCARATE STREET ALSO KNOWN AS FIRST STREET, AND A PORTION OF THE OLD RIVER BED KNOWN AS TRACT 4, (DESCRIBED JULY 9, 1938, IN BOOK 632, PAGE 559, DEED RECORDS, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS) 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: 6314 DELTA DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: COUNTY OF EL PASO. ZON09-00022 (DISTRICT 3).

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

8G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACT 4B, SECTION 38, BLOCK 79, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, FROM A-2 (APARTMENT) TO C-1/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITION), AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. PROPERTY OWNER: RANCHOS REAL IV, LTD. ZON09-00041 (DISTRICT 5) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MICHELLE PADILLA, (915) 541-4903]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010, FOR ITEMS 8C - 8G

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

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REQUESTING APPROVAL OF A BUDGET TRANSFER FOR THE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EL PASO PARTICULATE MATTER REDUCTION PROJECT TO ALLOW FOR UNPAVED ROADS, ALLEY-WAYS, PARKING LOTS AND/OR MEDIANS AND TO REPROGRAM 2006 CERTIFICATE OF OBLIGATIONS IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE FACILITY REHABILITATION BUDGET TO ALLOW FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE AB FALL MANSION. FUNDING SOURCE IS 2006 CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATIONS.

INCREASE $1,497,682.36 TO CONSTRUCTION

(DISTRICT 8) [FINANCIAL SERVICES, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4293]

POSTPONED FROM 01-26-10

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS OF THE IMPACT OF EL PASO'S PROFESSIONAL ARTS SECTOR AND ITS AUDIENCES ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY. THE MUSEUMS OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT (MCAD) COMMISSIONED THE STUDY FROM AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO'S (UTEP) INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE FINDINGS DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN THE ARTS AND THE ROLE THE LOCAL ARTS SECTOR CONTRIBUTES TO EL PASO'S CONTINUED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. THE STUDY WAS UNDERWRITTEN WITH A GENEROUS DONATION FROM THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY. (ALL DISTRICTS) [MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, SEAN MCGLYNN, (915) 541-4896]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ACOSTA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED TO DENY THE CLAIM OF VICTORIA NAVARRO, OUR FILE #: 10-C-003.

CLAIM OF VICTORIA A. NAVARRO, OUR FILE NO. 10-C-003 (551.071)

[CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, AUDREY HARE, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ACOSTA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE BE AUTHORIZED SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY, TO NEGOTIATE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO RESOLVE THE LAWSUIT STYLED RICKEY AND PAULA BELL VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO, ET AL., CAUSE NO. EP-08-CV-0331-FM.

PAULA BELL AND RICKY BELL VS. THE CITY OF EL PASO ET AL., CAUSE NO. EP-08-CA-331-FM. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, KARLA M. NIEMAN, (915) 541-4550]