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VOTING AGENDA

ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA, INCLUDING THOSE ON THE ADDITION TO THE AGENDA, WILL BE CONSIDERED BY CITY COUNCIL TO BE ROUTINE AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION UNLESS SEPARATE DISCUSSION IS REQUESTED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS. PRIOR TO THE VOTE, MEMBERS OF THE AUDIENCE MAY ASK QUESTIONS REGARDING ITEMS ON THE CONSENT AGENDA. WHEN THE VOTE HAS BEEN TAKEN, IF AN ITEM HAS NOT BEEN CALLED OUT FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION, THE ITEM HAS BEEN APPROVED. COUNCIL MAY, HOWEVER, RECONSIDER ANY ITEM AT ANY TIME DURING THE MEETING. THE WORDING OF ALL AGENDA ITEMS SHALL APPEAR IN THE MINUTES OF THIS MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS POSTED, UNLESS OTHERWISE REVISED BY THIS OR OTHER MOTION OF COUNCIL, WITHOUT THE NECESSITY OF THE CITY CLERK READING THE WORDING OF EACH ITEM INTO THE RECORD.

"1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 11, 2010 AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 7, 2010 (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING).

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 11, 2010 AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 7, 2010 (IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING). [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

"2. REQUEST TO EXCUSE ABSENT CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

"3A. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A WIRELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC LINES ACROSS RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR ZARAGOZA BETWEEN BILLY THE KID STREET AND ROSEWAY DRIVE, EL PASO, TEXAS.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A WIRELINE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH THE UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC LINES ACROSS RAILROAD COMPANY RIGHT-OF-WAY NEAR ZARAGOZA BETWEEN BILLY THE KID STREET AND ROSEWAY DRIVE, EL PASO, TEXAS. THE ONE TIME LICENSE FEE COST TO THE CITY IS $1,500. (DISTRICT 6) [ENGINEERING, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3B. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CITY LANDFILL LITTER CONTROL CONTRACT AMONG THE CITY OF EL PASO AND TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC. (''TIBH''), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A XCEED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LITTER CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CITY LANDFILL LITTER CONTROL CONTRACT AMONG THE CITY OF EL PASO AND TIBH INDUSTRIES, INC. (''TIBH''), AND BORDER TM INDUSTRIES, INC. D/B/A XCEED RESOURCES TO PROVIDE LITTER CONTROL SERVICES FOR THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (DISTRICT 4) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

"4. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: MARK HEDRICK TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

MARK HEDRICK TO THE ART MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, DISTRICT 1. [REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

"5. BOARD APPOINTMENT: MARIA TERESA RAMIREZ TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

MARIA TERESA RAMIREZ TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, DISTRICT 2. [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

"6. 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

MAY 18, 2010



A. R.J. BORDER INTERNATIONAL, L.P. IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,679.56 OVERPAYMENT OF 2007 TAXES. (PID #2004-999-1041-0050).

B. SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,860.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C518-999-0180-3700).

C. CYNTHIA A. & JOSE REZA IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,786.50 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C518-999-0910-5800).

D. BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,337.55 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #C837-999-0010-1200).

E. BBVA COMPASS BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,181.41 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #D485-999-0010-1900).

F. SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICES C/O LPS PROPERTY TAX SOLUTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,085.68 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #E077-000-0110-0200).

G. FRANK LOZANO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,530.38 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #H791-008-0120-2700).

H. BAC TAX SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,522.03 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #M425-999-0410-7300).

I. CHASE HOME FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,001.10 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #N425-999-0450-4300).

J. DOROTHY A. HASENBUHLER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,738.07 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #P324-999-0350-7900).

K. ISRAEL MARTINEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,031.02 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #S137-999-0250-1400).

L. LOAN CARE SERVICING CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,094.52 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #S812-999-0150-2700).

M. MORTGAGE INVESTORS CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,306.32 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #T287-999-0830-1800).

N. BAC TAX SERVICES CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,567.04 OVERPAYMENT OF 2009 TAXES. (PID #V897-999-0210-4500).

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 THE 2025 PROPOSED THOROUGHFARE SYSTEM AS DETAILED IN THE MAP ATLAS OF THE PLAN FOR EL PASO AND ITS RELATED DOCUMENTS AS ORIGINALLY APPROVED BY EL PASO CITY COUNCIL IN 1999, AND AS SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED, TO DELETE THE EXTENSION OF STANTON STREET, AS A MINOR ARTERIAL, NORTH OF THE EXISTING TERMINUS LOCATED NORTH OF EXCALIBUR DRIVE. APPLICANT: BROCK & BUSTILLOS, INC. (DISTRICT 1) [DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4029]

7C. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 017298 RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE IN REQUIRED COMMERCIAL COLLECTION AREAS, TO CHANGE THE EFFECTIVE DATE. (DISTRICT 8) [ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, ELLEN A. SMYTH, (915) 621-6719]

7D. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 017042 (TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER ONE FOR EL PASO, TEXAS): DECLARING ORDINANCE NUMBER 017042 VOID. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

7E. AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO FOR EL PASO, TEXAS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE FOR THE ZONE; NAMING THE ZONE ''TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO, CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS''; ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR THE ZONE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.

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

7F. AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE FOR EL PASO, TEXAS; DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ZONE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND A TERMINATION DATE FOR THE ZONE; NAMING THE ZONE ''TRANSPORTATION REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER THREE, CITY OF EL PASO, TEXAS''; ESTABLISHING A TAX INCREMENT FUND FOR THE ZONE; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.

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

7G. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), CHAPTER 9.02 (DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH), SECTION 9.02.040 (FEES - CLINICS AND LABORATORY) BY ADDING SUBSECTION D, TO ALLOW FOR A SLIDING FEE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PUBLIC HEALTH, MICHAEL HILL, (915) 771-5702]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 25, 2010, FOR ITEMS 7A & 7C - 7G

7H. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 42, RIDGE VIEW ESTATES UNIT SIXTEEN, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3A/SC (RESIDENTIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO C-1/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT), AND IMPOSING A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1451 REDD ROAD. PROPERTY OWNER: MS PROPERTY, LLC. ZON10-00010 (DISTRICT 1)

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

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 8, 2010, FOR ITEM 7H

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: POSTPONED (3) THREE WEEKS.

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

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

7B. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.150 (SCHEDULE XIV, SPEED LIMITS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE BY AMENDING SUBSECTION G, FORTY MILES PER HOUR, NUMBER 12: SOCORRO ROAD FROM 400 FEET SOUTHEAST OF SOUTHSIDE ROAD AND 450 FEET SOUTHEAST OF AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS TO 400 FEET SOUTHEAST OF SOUTHSIDE ROAD AND THE SOUTHEAST CITY LIMITS; AND TO DELETE NUMBER 2 IN SUBSECTION H, FORTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR, SOCORRO DRIVE BETWEEN A POINT 450 FEET SOUTHEAST OF AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS AND THE SOUTHEAST CITY LIMITS; THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 (VIOLATION--PENALTY) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 6)

[ENGINEERING/TRAFFIC DIVISION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 541-4050]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 15, 2010, FOR ITEM 7B

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2010-187 (TOWING, STORAGE AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES) TO SUN CITY TOWING AND RECOVERY FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $1,500,000.

DEPARTMENT: POLICE

AWARD TO: SUN CITY TOWING AND RECOVERY

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

OPTIONS: (1) EXTEND 6 MONTH PERIOD IF THE OPTION IS EXERCISED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT TERM.

(2) EXTEND 6 MONTH OR 1 YEAR PERIOD IF OPTION IS EXERCISED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE FIRST 6 MONTH OPTION.

FUNDING SOURCE: ABANDONED AUTO - RESTRICTED FUND

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $1,500,000

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A TWELVE MONTH REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT FOR TOWING, STORAGE AND SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

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 POLICE RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

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

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, ERIC SHELTON, (915) 564-7357]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON10-00008, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-6, BLOCK G, D. M. PAYNE'S SUBDIVISION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.320 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3501 AND 3505 SAN ANTONIO AVENUE. PROPERTY OWNERS: PROJECT VIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. ZON10-00008 (DISTRICT 8)

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

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 5 (BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 5.80 BY ADDING SECTION 5.80.120 (AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CITATIONS); THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 1.08.010 - 1.08.030 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[POLICE DEPARTMENT, MICHELLE GARDNER, (915) 564-7270]

ACTION TAKEN: TO REJECT AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW USE OF ELECTRIC PERIMETER FENCING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF EL PASO AND TO DIRECT THE CITY MANAGER TO COME BACK TO COUNCIL WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THE ORDINANCE REGARDING THE REQUIREMENT FOR FENCES IN RANCH/FARM AREAS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ALLOW USE OF ELECTRIC PERIMETER FENCING WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF EL PASO AND PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL PATE, DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOR SENTRY SECURITY SYSTEMS, LLC. [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4015]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EL PASO DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT DISTRICT THAT THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BE NAMED DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT FOR THE TERMS INDICATED:

RICHARD FLEAGER TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2013

TRISTA FOX TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2013

T. J. KARAM TERM EXPIRING MARCH 2013

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN GUIDELINES, TO INCLUDE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR NEIGHBORHOODS, THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PROCESS, AND PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, MARK ALVARADO, (915) 541-4918]

POSTPONED FROM 05-11-10

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE MONTOYA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN, AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN FOR MONTOYA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD AS IDENTIFIED THEREIN. (DISTRICT 1)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, OLIVIA MONTALVO, (915) 541-4721]

POSTPONED FROM 05-11-10

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT COUNCIL APPROVES THE CIELO VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN, AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PLAN FOR THE CIELO VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD AS IDENTIFIED THEREIN. (DISTRICTS 3 AND 7)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, MARK WEBER, (915) 541-4932]

POSTPONED FROM 05-11-10

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND HAWKINS CENTER, LP, SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO HAWKINS REGENCY, LLC, (''APPLICANT''), REGARDING APPLICANT'S REDEVELOPMENT OF THE APPROXIMATELY 55-ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8877 AND 8889 GATEWAY BOULEVARD IN EL PASO, TEXAS (FARAH PROPERTY) AND THE CITY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED THERETO. (ALL DISTRICTS) [ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4872]