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

VOTING AGENDA

ACTION TAKEN: NO VOTE WAS TAKEN, ONLY DRAWING OF LOTS

THE EIGHT CITY REPRESENTATIVES DREW LOTS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY WILL SERVE A 2-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE OR A 4-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE. THE RESULTS ARE LISTED BELOW:

DISTRICT 1 ANN MORGAN LILLY 2-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 2 SUSIE BYRD 4-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 3 JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO 4-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 4 MELINA CASTRO 4-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 5 PRESI ORTEGA, JR. 2-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 6 EDDIE HOLGUIN, JR. 2-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 7 STEVE ORTEGA 4-YEAR TERM

DISTRICT 8 BETO O’ROURKE 2-YEAR TERM

6B. MUNICIPAL CLERK: ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND ALTERNATE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.

ACTION TAKEN: REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE WAS APPOINTED AS MAYOR PRO TEMPORE AND REPRESENTATIVE JOSE ALEXANDRO LOZANO WAS APPOINTED ALTERNATE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS AMENDED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF ORDER FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON AUTHORIZING A STANDING, WEEKLY SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REVIEW.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

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 OR PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE. 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.

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: [MUNICIPAL CLERK, RICHARDA DUFFY MOMSEN, (915) 541-4127]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2005.

9A. RESOLUTION: LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT - JAY F. STEWART AND CANYON STATE OIL COMPANY, INC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A LESSOR'S APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF THE BUTTERFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR''), JAY F. STEWART (''ASSIGNOR''), AND CANYON STATE OIL COMPANY, INC. (''ASSIGNEE'') FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 10, BUTTERFIELD TRAIL INDUSTRIAL PARK, UNIT 2, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS #26 BUTTERFIELD TRAIL, EL PASO, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 2)

[AIRPORT, PATRICK T. ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

9B. RESOLUTION: MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - ROBERT ESPINOZA, JR. AND SUSANA ESPINOZA

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO AND ROBERT ESPINOZA, JR. AND SUSANA ESPINOZA FOR PARCEL 39 WHICH CONSISTS OF A PORTION OF LOT 8, BLOCK 2, HUECO VIEW ACRES, IN EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($12,000.00) TO BE USED FOR THE LEE BOULEVARD EXPANSION PROJECT.

PROJECT: PBE04ST115; FUND: 29130; DEPARTMENT: 14200403; ACCOUNT: 508000. (DISTRICT 5)

[BUILDING & PLANNING SERVICES, PATRICIA D. ADAUTO, (915) 541-4853]

9C. RESOLUTION: PROPOSED 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN, ETC.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT, THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND ACCEPTS A PROPOSED 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO, AND

THAT, HAVING CONDUCTED A PUBLIC HEARING AND HAVING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING A PROPOSED 2005-2006 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, OF THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE 31ST YEAR (2005-2006) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, TOGETHER WITH THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE FY 2005 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE FY 2005 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECTS THAT THE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FOR THE PROPOSED 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR THE CITY OF EL PASO AND THE PROPOSED BUDGETS FOR THE 31ST YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, THE FY 2005 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM, AND THE FY 2005 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BE PUBLISHED IN THE EL PASO TIMES ON THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005, TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE PROPOSED BUDGETS, AS PART OF THE SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR 2005-2006, AND SUBMIT COMMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL OR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT. THE DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS WILL BE 5:00 P.M., ON MONDAY, JULY 18, 2005. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING IN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 19, 2005, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC AND ADOPTING THE 2005-2010 CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE 31ST YEAR (2005-2006) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET, THE FY 2005 EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM BUDGET, AND THE FY 2005 HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM BUDGET, FOR SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, ROBERT SALINAS, (915) 541-4377]

9D. RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PARCELS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO PROVIDES ITS NOTICE OF INTENT TO ACQUIRE THE FOLLOWING PARCELS OF LAND WHICH ARE REQUIRED FOR THE VERDELAND DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS ACQUISITION PROJECT, A THIRTIETH (30TH) YEAR (2004-2005) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT:

PARCEL 1: BEING .0277 ACRES OF LAND FROM TRACT 1 LOMA TERRACE NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS

PARCEL 2: BEING .0394 ACRES OF LAND FROM TRACT 2 LOMA TERRACE NO. 3, IN THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS

AND THAT CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN ANY RIGHT-OF-ENTRY AGREEMENTS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THESE PROPERTIES. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROJECT UNDER ACCOUNT NUMBER G7130CD0024.

(DISTRICT 7) [COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, ROBERT GOTT, (915) 541-4248]

9E. RESOLUTION: CUMBRE ESTATES DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A CUMBRE ESTATES DEVELOPER PARTICIPATION CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINAGE STRUCTURE TO BE LOCATED WITHIN CASTELLANO DRIVE. (DISTRICT 1)

[ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, RICK CONNER, (915) 541-4200]

9F. RESOLUTION: OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL EASEMENT - NEW WATER RECLAMATION SITE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL EASEMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY TO PROVIDE OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE NEW WATER RECLAMATION SITE LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 34C, A.F. MILLER SURVEY #214, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 8)

[ENGINEERING, IRENE RAMIREZ, (915) 541-4431]

10A - 10C. TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

10A. PROGRAM ASSISTANT (1)

FUND SOURCE: 710050005-05154-71000-G710201

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, ROBERT SALINAS, (915) 541-4643]

10B. INFORMATION ENTRY OPERATOR (1)

FUND SOURCE: 01101-11010011-501011

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

10C. PLANNING TECHNICIAN III (1)

FUND SOURCE: 08010036-01101-08000

[PLANNING, RESEARCH, & DEVELOPMENT, GEORGE G. SARMIENTO, (915) 541-4024]

11A - 11E. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

11A. LABOR FOREMAN II (1)

FUND SOURCE: 62620001-40101-62000

[AIRPORT, PATRICK ABELN, (915) 780-4724]

11B. SENIOR GRANTS PLANNER (1)

FUND SOURCE: 71150047-10039-71000-G7130CD002-501000

[COMMUNITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, ROBERT SALINAS, (915) 541-4643]

11C. DEPUTY MUSEUM DIRECTOR (1)

FUND SOURCE: 54010249-01101-54000

[QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES, DEBORAH HAMLYN, (915) 541-4686]

11D. ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II (1)

FUND SOURCE: 32010200-01101-32000

[STREET DEPARTMENT, DARYL W. COLE, (915) 621-6750]

11E. CASHIER CLERK (1)

FUND SOURCE: 52010245-01101-52000

[ZOO, LEA HUTCHINSON, (915) 521-1850]



12. STAFFING TABLE CHANGE: COMPTROLLER

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DELETE 1.00 ACCOUNTANT III PM 79

ADD 1.00 ACCOUNTANT II PM 75

FUND SOURCE: 05010019-01101-05000

DELETE 1.00 ACCOUNTANT I PM 72

ADD 1.00 ACCOUNTANT II PM 75

FUND SOURCE: 05010017-01101-05000

[COMPTROLLER, CARMEN ARRIETA-CANDELARIA, (915) 541-4435]

13. APPLICATIONS FOR TAX REFUND: [TAX OFFICE, JUAN SANDOVAL, (915) 541-4369]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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

13A. MARTHA BORREGO IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,701.85 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #C518-999-0750-5100)

13B. L L & S S CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,917.34 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #F415-000-0130-0800)

13C. LITTON LOAN SERVICING LP IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,116.21 OVERPAYMENT OF 2002 TAXES. (PID #R460-999-0030-0400)

13D. COUNTRYWIDE TAX SERVICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,333.90 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #S533-000-0030-0645)

13E. JOEL T. SCHMIDT - ALYSIA A. SCHMIDT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,231.26 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #W145-999-0790-2300)

13F. CHASE HOME FINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,066.80 OVERPAYMENT OF 2004 TAXES. (PID #X579-999-2450-0100)

14A - 14F. BUDGET TRANSFERS: [OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, DAVID ALMONTE, (915) 541-4011]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED



14A. BT2005-1135 MUSEUM OF ART

TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE MOOR/MOLEEN FOUNDATION. THESE FUNDS WILL PAY FOR LICENSING RIGHTS FOR THE FILM SERIES THAT WE ARE HOSTING IN JUNE.

INCREASE $7,500 TO 54154001/G54000707402/405060 DONATIONS

INCREASE $7,500 TO 54154001/G54000707402/502215 OUTSD CONT

14B. BT2005-1136 MUSEUM OF ART

TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE TRULL FOUNDATION. THESE FUNDS WILL PAY FOR BUSES FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD KIDS PROGRAM WHICH IS ONE OF OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

INCREASE $3,400 TO 54154001/G54000707402/405060 DONATIONS

INCREASE $3,400 TO 54154001/G54000707402/502215 OUTSD CONT

14C. BT2005-1137 MUSEUM OF ART

INCREASE APPROPRIATION TO COVER COSTS FOR THE HOME HOUSE CONFERENCE AND THE DOCENT APPRECIATION LUNCHEON.

INCREASE $5,500 TO 54154001/G54000707402/405060 DONATIONS

INCREASE $5,500 TO 54154001/G54000707402/502215 OUTSD CONT

14D. BT2005-1149 MUSEUM

INCREASE APPROPRIATION TO ALLOW THE MUSEUM OF ARCHEOLOGY STORE TO REPLENISH ITS STOCK DUE TO INCREASED SALES DURING THE POPPIE SEASON.

INCREASE $6,000 TO 54500031/50113/503102 PROMO SUP

INCREASE $6,000 TO 54500031/50113/407002 EST REV

14E. BT2005-1150 AIRPORT

TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO COVER THE ACQUISITION OF TWO SAND BLASTERS TO REMOVE UNUSED MARKINGS ON RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS AS REQUESTED BY FAA INSPECTORS.

INCREASE $7,100 TO 62620020/P50000441022/508008 MAJOFFEQ

INCREASE $7,100 TO 62620020/P50000441022/407001 INTRAFDTRFIN

INCREASE $7,100 TO 62620018/P50000241021/407002 EST REV

INCREASE $7,100 TO 62620018/P50000241021/507001 INTRAFDTRFOUT

14F. BT2005-1154 FIRE

TO SET UP THE BUDGET FOR THE FEMA GRANT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION.

INCREASE $ 907.56 TO 22153024/15464/506000 GRANTMATCH

DECREASE $ 907.56 FROM 22153024/15464/503103 PUB&SUBS

INCREASE $1,834.00 TO 22153024/G22050307167/406000 FEDGRTPROC

INCREASE $ 907.56 TO 22153024/G22050307167/406003 CITYGRTMAT

INCREASE $1,741.56 TO 22153024/G22050307167/503108 TRNGMATL

15A. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - ROSEDALE FARMS

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

PERMISSION TO USE PUBLIC STREETS, SIDEWALKS OR PARKS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE ENDORSEMENT BY THE CITY OF EL PASO OF THE CONTENTS OF ANY EXPRESSION THAT TAKES PLACE DURING THESE EVENTS.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - ROSEDALE FARMS TO HOLD A 4TH OF JULY PARADE ON JULY 4, 2005 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. ROUTE: START AT THE 7800 BLOCK OF LA SENDA TO TERRY, TURN LEFT ON TERRY TO ROSEMARY, TURN LEFT ON ROSEMARY TO SAN JOSE, TURN RIGHT ON SAN JOSE TO EMERSON, TURN LEFT ON EMERSON TO NORTH LOOP, TURN RIGHT ON NORTH LOOP TO LAFAYETTE, TURN RIGHT ON LAFAYETTE TO SAN JOSE, TURN RIGHT ON SAN JOSE AND FINISH AT THE ALBUQUERQUE TORTILLA CO. APPROXIMATELY 50 PERSONS, 50 VEHICLES, 10 ANIMALS WILL TAKE PART AND 200 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED.

PERMIT # 05-053 [DORINE R BROWN] (DISTRICT 7)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO AND TRAFFIC/ENGINEERING. TXDOT FORM LETTER. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIONS WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL POLICE THE EVENT WITH 6 OFFICERS AND 6 VEHICLES. ESTIMATED COST TO CITY: $194.00; ESTIMATED COST TO APPLICANT: $106.00. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

15B. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: IMPACT: PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE

ACTION TAKEN: MOVED TO THE REGULAR AGENDA, PLEASE CONSULT THE VOTE ON THE REGULAR AGENDA

15C. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

CENTRO DE SALUD FAMILIAR LA FE TO HOLD A 5K RUN/WALK ON JUNE 18, 2005 FROM 7:30 A.M. TO 10:00 A.M. ROUTE: START AT THE CORNER OF FR RAHM AND VIRGINIA, PROCEED ON FR RAHM TO KANSAS, TURN LEFT ON KANSAS TO NINTH, TURN LEFT ON NINTH TO CAMPBELL, TURN LEFT ON CAMPBELL TO SEVENTH, TURN RIGHT ON SEVENTH TO PARK, TURN LEFT ON PARK TO SIXTH, TURN LEFT ON SIXTH TO CAMPBELL, TURN RIGHT ON CAMPBELL TO THIRD, TURN RIGHT ON THIRD TO VIRGINIA, TURN LEFT ON VIRGINIA TO DELTA, TURN RIGHT ON DELTA TO COTTON, TURN RIGHT ON COTTON TO FR RAHM, TURN RIGHT ON FR RAHM, PROCEED ON FR RAHM AND FINISH BETWEEN S. FLORENCE AND S. OCHOA. APPROXIMATELY 250 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 100 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. THIS REQUEST INCLUDES PERMISSION TO USE AMPLIFICATION (2 400-WATT SPEAKERS, 1 250-WATT AMP AND 1 WIRELESS MICROPHONE). PERMIT # 05-066 [FRANK VARELA] (DISTRICT 8)

NO OBJECTIONS FROM FIRE, SUN METRO AND TRAFFIC/ENGINEERING. THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS NO OBJECTIONS WITH THIS EVENT. THE DEPARTMENT WILL POLICE THE EVENT WITH 22 OFFICERS AND 22 VEHICLES. ESTIMATED COST TO CITY: $532.50; ESTIMATED COST TO APPLICANT: $2,217.50. THE OFFICE OF BUILDING PERMITS & INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.

15D. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: REVOLUTION SKATESHOP

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REVOLUTION SKATESHOP TO USE AMPLIFICATION (1 MICROPHONE AND 2 SPEAKERS) AT CAROLINA SKATE PARK - 563 N. CAROLINA DR. ON JUNE 21, 2005 FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. APPROXIMATELY 200 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 200 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT # 05-067 [JERRY MORIN]

15E. APPLICATION FOR USE OF CITY PARKS/STREETS & SIDEWALKS: TEMPLO CRISTIANO PODEROSO GUERRERO

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

TEMPLO CRISTIANO PODEROSO GUERRERO TO USE AMPLIFICATION (1 AMPLIFIER, 2 MICROPHONES AND 2 SPEAKERS) AT EASTWOOD PARK – 3110 PARKWOOD DR. ON JUNE 18, 2005 FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. APPROXIMATELY 50 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART. PERMIT # 05-068 [AIDA A. SALCEDO]

18A. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: ZONING CHANGE REQUEST - ZON05-00007

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED THREE (3) WEEKS

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 4, BLOCK 160, VISTA DEL SOL UNIT 54, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM P-I (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL) TO C-3 (COMMERCIAL). THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: TEXAS M, LLC. ZON05-00007 (DISTRICT 7)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FRED LOPEZ, (915) 541-4925]

POSTPONED FROM 05/17/05 AND 05/03/05

18B. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: ZONING CHANGE REQUEST - ZON05-00006

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED THREE (3) WEEKS

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: ALL OF TRACT 9B AND A PORTION OF TRACTS 6 AND 10A, BLOCK 11, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) AND IMPOSING CERTAIN CONDITIONS; AND PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF TRACTS 9F AND 10A, BLOCK 11, UPPER VALLEY SURVEYS, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH AND FARM) TO R-2 (RESIDENTIAL) AND IMPOSING CERTAIN CONDITIONS. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: MOUNTAIN VISTA REALTY, INC. ZON05-00006 (DISTRICT 1) POSTPONED FROM 05/17/05

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FRED LOPEZ, (915) 541-4925]

18C. PUBLIC HEARING - PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: ZONING CHANGE REQUEST - ZON05-00014

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED ONE (1) WEEK

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF TRACTS 1D, 2D, 3D, AND 4D, FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL MAP OF PARKLAND ADDITION AND A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, GOLBERG AND LEHMAN, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-O/SC (APARTMENT/OFFICE/SPECIAL CONTRACT), C-1/SC (COMMERCIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT), AND C-4/SC (COMMERCIAL /SPECIAL CONTRACT) TO R-5/SC (RESIDENTIAL/SPECIAL CONTRACT). THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: G & L JOINT VENTURE. ZON05-00014 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, FRED LOPEZ, (915) 541-4925]

POSTPONED FROM 05/17/05

ADDN 1. MATTHEW BRIONES, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE SALARY OF MATTHEW BRIONES FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO MAYOR BE SET AT AN ANNUAL SALARY OF $50,000, PRORATED FOR SIX MONTHS, EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2005.

[MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4015]

ADDN 2. DIANA NUÑEZ, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE SALARY OF DIANA NUÑEZ FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE SECRETARY TO THE MAYOR, BE SET AT $42,000 EFFECTIVE JUNE 15, 2005.

[MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4015]

ADDN 3. PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT: DEPUTY CITY CLERK (1)

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

REQUEST FOR PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.6-2, OF THE CIVIL SERVICE CHARTER PROVISIONS:



DEPUTY CITY CLERK (1)

FUND SOURCE: 11010009-01101-02000

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

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 MUNICIPAL CODE, TO DELETE THE SUBSECTION IDENTIFYING THE NO STOPPING OR STANDING TOW-AWAY ZONE ON OVERLAND AVENUE, SOUTH SIDE ONLY, BETWEEN OCHOA STREET AND VIRGINIA STREET. THE PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (DISTRICT 8) POSTPONED FROM 06/07/05

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.88 (SCHEDULES), SECTION 12.88.030 (SCHEDULE III, PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS), OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ADD A NEW SUBSECTION PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON THE EAST SIDE OF SOUTH VIRGINIA STREET FROM OVERLAND AVENUE SOUTH TO THE RAILROAD TRACKS. THE PENALTY AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.84.010 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. (DISTRICT 8) POSTPONED FROM 06/07/05

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 75, BLOCK 246A, VISTA DEL SOL UNIT EIGHTY-NINE, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM [R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO A-2 (APARTMENT)]. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: CLAUDIA J. SANCHEZ. ZON04-00098 (DISTRICT 6)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO REGENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC. TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE A PORTION OF SANTA FE STREET BETWEEN FRANKLIN AVENUE AND SAN ANTONIO AVENUE; SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE (TROLLEY LANE) BETWEEN SANTA FE STREET AND EL PASO STREET; DURANGO STREET (ACCESS ROAD ABUTTING CONVENTION CENTER) BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE AND SAN ANTONIO AVENUE; AND MAIN DRIVE BETWEEN SANTA FE STREET AND EL PASO STREET FROM 6:00 A.M. ON FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 THROUGH 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 4, 2005 FOR THE EL PASO DOWNTOWN STREET FESTIVAL. (FEE: $300.00, SP-05006) (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE 9272 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 11363 AND 11651 WHICH GRANTED A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TO BORDER CAB COMPANY FOR USE OF CERTAIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, RUDY VALDEZ, 541-4635]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

AN ORDINANCE PARTIALLY RESCINDING ORDINANCE 13388 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES 13851 AND 13958 WHICH GRANTED A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TO YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF CERTAIN CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY. (DISTRICT 5)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, RUDY VALDEZ, 541-4635]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

IMPACT: PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE TO USE AMPLIFICATION (5 MICROPHONES, 4 AMPLIFIERS AND 4 SPEAKERS) AT UNION PLAZA PARK – 117 ANTHONY ON JULY 10, 2005 FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M. FOR A PUBLIC ARTS CELEBRATION. APPROXIMATELY 20 PERSONS WILL TAKE PART AND 500 SPECTATORS ARE ANTICIPATED. PERMIT # 05-065 [SUSANNAH BYRD] (DISTRICT 8)

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

16A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 8065, CIVIL SERVICE RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO ADD A NEW RULE ADDRESSING WORKING OUT OF CLASS FOR CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES.

[HUMAN RESOURCES, TERRY A. BOND, (915) 541-4509]

16D. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO THE CENTRAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF EL PASO INCORPORATED TO PERMIT TEMPORARY SIDEWALK VENDING FOR PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS WITHIN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN DOWNTOWN EL PASO FROM JULY 4, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2006. (TOTAL FEES: $26,900.00, SP-05015) (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

16E. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO O.P.E.P. INCORPORATED TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE A PORTION OF OCHOA STREET BETWEEN FIRST AVENUE AND PAISANO DRIVE FOR A ''FOAM PARTY CELEBRATION'' ON SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 AND MONDAY, JULY 4, 2005. (FEE: $137.50, SP-05016) (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 28, 2005 FOR ITEMS 16A & 16D - 16E

16F. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF TRACT 13D, BLOCK 51, YSLETA GRANT, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-4 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: ONESIMO AND LUPE ELIAS. ZON05-00024 (DISTRICT 6)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

16G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF PARCEL 1: A PORTION OF SECTION 21, BLOCK 81, TOWNSHIP 1, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL), PARCEL 2: A PORTION OF SECTION 21, BLOCK 81, TOWNSHIP 1, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO C-1/C (COMMERCIAL/CONDITIONS), AND PARCEL 3: A PORTION OF SECTION 21, BLOCK 81, TOWNSHIP 1, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO A-2 (APARTMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: EPT LAND ASSETS, LP. ZON05-00032 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

16H. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF SECTION 22, BLOCK 81, TSP 1, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEY, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-F (RANCH-FARM) TO R-3A (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.68 OF THE EL PASO MUNICIPAL CODE. APPLICANT: TROPICANA DEVELOPMENT, INC. ZON05-00036 (DISTRICT 4)

[PLANNING, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, CHRISTINA VALLES, (915) 541-4930]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 5, 2005 FOR ITEMS 16F - 16H

PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BE HELD AS PART OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WHICH BEGINS AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. 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, 8AM TO 5PM.

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

16B. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO OCTAVIO GOMEZ PERMITTING THE ENCROACHMENT ONTO PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THREE (3) ACCESSIBILITY RAMPS WITH STAIRS, FOUR (4) AWNINGS, FIVE (5) WALL SIGNS, AND TWO (2) OUTDOOR CAFÉS ALL LOCATED AT 115 DURANGO STREET. (ANNUAL FEE: $810.00, SP-05010) (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 28, 2005 FOR ITEM 16B

ACTION TAKEN: INTRODUCED

16C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO IMPACT: PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE A PORTION OF ANTHONY STREET BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE AND SAN ANTONIO AVENUE; WESTERN COURT BETWEEN ANTHONY STREET AND DURANGO STREET (ACCESS ROAD); AND THE ALLEY BETWEEN SAN FRANCISCO AVENUE AND WESTERN COURT ON SUNDAY, JULY 10, 2005, FOR AN ''ART AND SOL'' STREET CELEBRATION. (FEE: $50.00, SP-05013) (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ESTHER GUERRERO, (915) 541-4720]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 28, 2005 FOR ITEM 16C