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 APRIL 26, 2011.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2011. [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 BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FUEL FARM LEASE (''LEASE'') BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND TRAJEN FLIGHT SUPPORT, LP DBA ATLANTIC AVIATION (''LESSEE'')

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN A FUEL FARM LEASE (''LEASE'') BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO (''LESSOR'') AND TRAJEN FLIGHT SUPPORT, LP DBA ATLANTIC AVIATION (''LESSEE'') FOR THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: ALL OF LOT 35 AND THE WEST ONE-HALF (½) OF LOT 36, BLOCK 4, EL PASO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TRACTS, UNIT 1, EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 24,600 SQUARE FEET, ALSO MUNICIPALLY KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7631 BOEING DRIVE, EL PASO, TEXAS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [AIRPORT, MONICA LOMBRANA, (915) 780-4724]

"3C. RESOLUTION: THAT PLUM CITY LOUNGE IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR BLOCK PARTY IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN DURANGO STREET AND ANTHONY STREET AND A PORTION OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG DURANGO STREET FROM 8:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011, TO 2:00 A.M. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011. NESV11-00010

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

A RESOLUTION THAT PLUM CITY LOUNGE IS AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE OUTDOOR BLOCK PARTY IN THE CLOSED PORTION OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN DURANGO STREET AND ANTHONY STREET AND A PORTION OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG DURANGO STREET FROM 8:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 20, 2011, TO 2:00 A.M. SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2011. NESV11-00010 (DISTRICT 8)

[DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

"3D. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN UNDERGROUND AND TRANSFORMER PAD ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE PASEOS DEL SOL PARK AT 12599 PASEO GRANDE DRIVE.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN UNDERGROUND AND TRANSFORMER PAD ELECTRICAL EASEMENT TO THE EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR THE PASEOS DEL SOL PARK AT 12599 PASEO GRANDE DRIVE. SAID PROPERTY BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS A PORTION OF LOT 53, BLOCK 6, PASEOS DEL SOL UNIT 2 AMENDING, A SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS. (DISTRICT 6) [ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, R. ALAN SHUBERT, (915) 541-4423]

"3E. RESOLUTION: AMENDING THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, SECTION 3 (STREETS), TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM SIDEWALK WIDTH OF 6 FEET ON STREET CROSS SECTIONS 3-1 THROUGH 3-9.

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF EL PASO'S DESIGN STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION MANUAL, SECTION 3 (STREETS), TO REQUIRE A MINIMUM SIDEWALK WIDTH OF 6 FEET ON STREET CROSS SECTIONS 3-1 THROUGH 3-9. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MATHEW MCELROY, (915) 541-4193]

"3F. RESOLUTION: THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO, ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE SERIOUS HABITUAL OFFENDERS COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PROGRAM (SHOCAP). THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION HAS AWARDED $1,183,211 FOR THIS PROGRAM.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF EL PASO, ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY OF EL PASO, ON BEHALF OF THE EL PASO JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE SERIOUS HABITUAL OFFENDERS COMPREHENSIVE ACTION PROGRAM (SHOCAP). THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION HAS AWARDED $1,183,211 FOR THIS PROGRAM. THE FUNDING AGENCY REQUIRES RESOLUTION AND NO CASH MATCH REQUIRED. (ALL DISTRICTS) [POLICE, ERIC SHELTON, (915) 564-7309]

"4. BOARD RE-APPOINTMENT: RODNEY HALDON HANSEN TO THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: RE-APPOINTED

RODNEY HALDON HANSEN TO THE ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, DISTRICT 5. [REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, (915) 541-4701]

"5. BOARD APPOINTMENT: JESUS H. BAUTISTA TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ACTION TAKEN: APPOINTED

JESUS H. BAUTISTA TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION BY REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, DISTRICT 5. [REPRESENTATIVE RACHEL QUINTANA, (915) 541-4701]

"6. DISCRETIONARY FUNDS: DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR TREE PLANTING IN SUNSET HEIGHTS. DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR THE CHAMIZAL CAR SHOW. DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR SOUTH EL PASO COMMUNITY GARDEN TOOLS.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

EXPENDITURE OF $425 OF DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR TREE PLANTING IN SUNSET HEIGHTS.

EXPENDITURE OF $120 OF DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR THE CHAMIZAL CAR SHOW. EXPENDITURE OF $210 OF DISTRICT 8 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR SOUTH EL PASO COMMUNITY GARDEN TOOLS. [REPRESENTATIVE BETO O'ROURKE, (915) 541-4268]

"7. NOTICE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY ON MARCH 23, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM R.A. BEHRENHAUSEN; MARCH 31, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM I.J. BROWN; AND APRIL 1, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1000 FROM R.H. HOY.

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

FOR NOTATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.92.110 OF THE CITY CODE: RECEIPT OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY ON MARCH 23, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM R.A. BEHRENHAUSEN; MARCH 31, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 FROM I.J. BROWN; AND APRIL 1, 2011 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1000 FROM R.H. HOY. [REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

"8. 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 3, 2011

A. STEPHEN L. & TRACY H. DOYLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,936.11 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-1810-2700).

B. WELLS FARGO BANK IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,999.97 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #C340-999-0180-2900). (PID #2001-000-0804-0023).

C. GMAC MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,106.10 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #F609-999-0080-0800).

D. SYLVIA G. STEARNS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,009.72 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #I256-999-0080-2300).

E. BRAXTON MERRITT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,686.54 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #P654-999-0580-4100).

F. GUILLERMO CINTRON IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000.00 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #R577-999-0080-2600).

G. JAMES GALLEGON IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,604.75 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #S137-999-0050-1900).

H. INDYMAC IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,146.92 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #S700-999-0020-0400).

I. GMAC MORTGAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,726.76 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #U823-999-0010-9200).

J. VICTOR MARTINEZ IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,980.35 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #V893-999-0450-2100).

K. EDMUNDO MARRUFO IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,823.41 OVERPAYMENT OF 2010 TAXES. (PID #W450-999-0220-0800).

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

A RESOLUTION THAT SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT AND SMG F & B OF TEXAS, LLC BE AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE AND SERVICE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AT THE EL PASO CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL IN THE CLOSED PORTIONS OF CITY RIGHTS-OF-WAY ON MAIN STREET BETWEEN SANTA FE STREET AND EL PASO STREET, ARTS FESTIVAL PLAZA, AND SHELDON COURT BETWEEN MILLS AVENUE AND SANTA FE STREET FROM 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011, TO 2:00 A.M. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011, AND FROM 5:00 P.M. SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011, TO 2:00 A.M. SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2011. NESV11-00011 (DISTRICT 8) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

ACTION TAKEN: AUTHORIZED "

REQUEST THAT THE PURCHASING MANAGER, FINANCIAL SERVICES, PURCHASING DIVISION BE AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO ESI COMPANIES, INC, A U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) FEDERAL CONTRACTOR UNDER GSA CONTRACT GS-07F-0185U IN THE AMOUNT OF $357,669 FOR A POINT-TO-MULTIPOINT MICROWAVE SYSTEM TO PROVIDE HIGH SPEED CONNECTIVITY TO NUMEROUS CITY SITES FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE LIBRARY'S BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM (BTOP), LAW ENFORCEMENT, SECURITY AND SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE CITY'S FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS, RESPECTIVELY. THE CITY HAS MADE THE DETERMINATION THAT PURCHASING FROM THIS CONTRACT OFFERS THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE PRICING.

ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUESTED THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE REVIEW AND THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE ANY RELATED CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS AWARD.

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

AWARD TO: ESI COMPANIES, INC.

MEMPHIS, TN

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $357,669

FUNDING SOURCE: IT CAPITAL ACQUISITIONS

REFERENCE NO.: 2011-218

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A COOPERATIVE, UNIT PRICE TYPE CONTRACT.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BRUCE D. COLLINS, (915) 541-4313]

[INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MIGUEL GAMINO, (915) 541-4288]

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.

10A. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TO YSLETA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF TWO (2) SUBSURFACE HVAC CONDUIT FACILITIES WITHIN PORTIONS OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY BENEATH DAVIS STREET FOR A TERM OF TWENTY YEARS WITH TWO RENEWABLE TWENTY YEAR TERMS. SPL11-00002 (DISTRICT 6) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, MIRIAN SPENCER, (915) 541-4482]

10B. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO ELITE MEDICAL TRANSPORT TO OPERATE A NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSFER SERVICE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FIRE, OTTO DROZD, (915) 771-1000]

10C. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO DOMINION AMBULANCE LLC TO OPERATE A NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSFER SERVICE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [FIRE, OTTO DROZD, (915) 771-1000]

10D. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO LIFE AMBULANCE SERVICE TO OPERATE A NON-EMERGENCY AMBULANCE TRANSFER SERVICE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FIRE, OTTO DROZD, (915) 771-1000]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 10, 2011, FOR ITEMS 10A - 10D

10E. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL OF TRACT 57, NELLIE D. MUNDY SURVEY NO. 241, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM R-3 (RESIDENTIAL) TO R-5 (RESIDENTIAL). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 6332 SANTIAGO STREET. APPLICANT: SANTIAGO VENTURES, LLC. ZON11-00014 (DISTRICT 1) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4633]

10F. AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A DETAILED SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REDUCE THE LOT DEPTH FOR ALL OF LOT 29, BLOCK 13, TRES SUENOS AMENDING UNIT 4, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.04.150 AND SECTION 20.10.360 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 4760 BEACHAM STREET. PROPERTY OWNER: RANDALL J. BOWLING. ZON11-00008 (DISTRICT 5)

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

10G. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND THE EAST ½ OF LOT 4, BLOCK 15, WOODLAWN ADDITION, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-3 (APARTMENT) TO S-D (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 3722 AND 3730 PERA AVENUE. APPLICANT: PROJECT VIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. PZRZ11-00007 (DISTRICT 3)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4633]

10H. AN ORDINANCE GRANTING SPECIAL PERMIT NO. ZON11-00006, TO ALLOW FOR INFILL DEVELOPMENT AND A PARKING REDUCTION ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1, 2, 3, AND THE EAST ½ OF LOT 4, BLOCK 15, WOODLAWN ADDITION, 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: 3722 AND 3730 PERA AVENUE. APPLICANT: PROJECT VIDA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION. ZON11-00006 (DISTRICT 3)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4633]

10I. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.02 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS), APPENDIX A (PERMISSIBLE USES) AND APPENDIX C (TABLE OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND TO DESIGNATE WHERE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING WILL BE ALLOWED. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4668]

10J. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF ALL OF LOTS 17 THROUGH 21 AND A PORTION OF LOT 22, BLOCK 16, FRANKLIN HEIGHTS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-3/H (APARTMENT/HISTORIC) TO S-D/H (SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT/HISTORIC). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 1101 MAGOFFIN AVENUE. APPLICANT: TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION, HISTORIC SITES DIVISION, ZON11-00015 (DISTRICT 8)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TONY DE LA CRUZ, (915) 541-4329]

10K. AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, BUTTERFIELD TRAIL AVIATION PARK UNIT TWO, ALL OF BUTTERFIELD TRAIL AVIATION PARK UNIT THREE, AND PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 22, 23, 26, AND 27, BLOCK 80, TOWNSHIP 2, TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY COMPANY SURVEYS, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS FROM A-3 (APARTMENT), C-4 (COMMERCIAL) AND M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING) TO SCZ (SMART CODE ZONE). THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 21.60 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: SOUTH OF GEORGE PERRY BOULEVARD AND EAST OF GLOBAL REACH DRIVE. PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF EL PASO. PZRZ11-00015

(DISTRICT 2) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MELISSA GRANADO, (915) 541-4730]

PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 24, 2011, FOR ITEMS 10E - 10K

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 THURSDAY, 7:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M.

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION THAT THE CITY MANAGER BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AN OPTION TO EXTEND CONTRACT 2009-242 (CITY OF EL PASO FIBER OPTIC NETWORK PHASE II 2009-2011) WITH TRI-STATE ELECTRIC, LTD. FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF AN AWARD APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL ON JUNE 23, 2009. THE EXTENDED CONTRACT PERIOD SHALL BE FROM JUNE 23, 2011 TO JUNE 22, 2012. THE WORK SHALL BE AT THE SAME UNIT PRICES AS ORIGINALLY BID BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR THIS CONTRACT. (ALL DISTRICTS)

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

ACTION TAKEN: AWARDED "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE AWARD OF SOLICITATION NO. 2011-138 SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHER PROGRAM TO PETS ALIVE-EL PASO, INC. FOR AN INITIAL TERM ESTIMATED AWARD OF $200,000.

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH

AWARD TO: PETS ALIVE-EL PASO, INC.

EL PASO, TX

ITEMS: ALL

INITIAL TERM: 2 YEARS

OPTION: 2 YEARS

ANNUAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $100,000

INITIAL TERM ESTIMATED AWARD: $200,000 (2 YEARS)

TOTAL ESTIMATED AWARD: $400,000 (4 YEARS)

FUNDING SOURCE: GENERAL FUND - OUTSIDE CONTRACTS

DISTRICTS: ALL

THIS IS A BEST VALUE SERVICES CONTRACT.

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

THE FINANCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH RECOMMEND AWARD AS INDICATED TO PETS ALIVE-EL PASO, INC., THE SOLE RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER.

[FINANCIAL SERVICES, BRUCE D. COLLINS, (915) 541-4313]

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

POSTPONED FROM 04-26-11]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.02 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS) AND CHAPTER 20.18 (SIGN REGULATIONS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR PERPENDICULAR SIGNS AND TO ADD STANDARDS FOR PERPENDICULAR SIGNS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE (ALL DISTRICTS) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4668]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED AS REVISED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.06 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAPS), SECTION 20.06.010 (DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED AND ENUMERATED), SECTION 20.06.020 (PURPOSE OF DISTRICTS) AND CHAPTER 20.10 (SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS) AND APPENDIX A (TABLE OF PERMISSIBLE USES) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ADD A URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT AND ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE DISTRICT TO INCLUDE USES ALLOWED IN THE DISTRICT. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KIMBERLY FORSYTH, (915) 541-4668]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED

AN ORDINANCE RELEASING A CONDITION PLACED ON PROPERTY BY ORDINANCE NO. 009147 WHICH CHANGED THE ZONING OF A PORTION OF LOT 1, BLOCK 174A, VISTA DEL SOL UNIT 52, CITY OF EL PASO, EL PASO COUNTY, TEXAS, AND WHICH IMPOSED A CONDITION. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. SUBJECT PROPERTY: 11200 MONTWOOD DRIVE. APPLICANT: WILLIAM L. BAUER TRUST C/O BENCHMARK REALTY. ZON11-00002 (DISTRICT 6) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, ANDREW SALLOUM, (915) 541-4633]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.14 (OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING, AND STORAGE STANDARDS), AND APPENDIX C (MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE, TO ADD MAXIMUM PARKING STANDARDS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED FOR IN CHAPTER 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MATHEW MCELROY, (915) 541-4193]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING), CHAPTER 20.02 (GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS), AND CHAPTER 20.18 (SIGN REGULATIONS), SECTION 20.18.400 (GENERAL), SECTION 20.18.450 (C-2, C-3, C-4, Q, M-1, M-2 AND M-3 DISTRICTS) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO MODIFY DEFINITIONS RELATED TO SIGNS, TO MODIFY MONUMENT AND POLE SIGN REGULATIONS, TO MODIFY WALL SIGN REGULATIONS, AND TO ADD DESIGNATED SPECIAL CONTROL AREAS FOR ON-PREMISE SIGNS. THE PENALTY IS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 20.24 OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MATHEW MCELROY, (915) 541-4193]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE EL PASO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE USE OF A .382 ACRE PORTION OF MEMORIAL PARK FOR A STORMWATER BASIN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 26 OF THE TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE, THE CITY COUNCIL DETERMINES THERE IS NO FEASIBLE AND PRUDENT ALTERNATIVE TO THE TAKING OF THE MEMORIAL PARK ACREAGE AND THAT PROPOSED PLANS FOR THE STORMWATER BASIN INCLUDE ALL REASONABLE PLANNING TO MINIMIZE HARM TO THE LAND AS A PARK. (DISTRICT 2) [PARKS AND RECREATION, NANETTE SMEJKAL, (915) 541-4283]

ACTION TAKEN: ADOPTED AS REVISED "

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 12 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), CHAPTER 12.44 (STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY), SECTION 12.44.050 (ANGLED-PARKING - OFFSET PARKING) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE TO ALLOW ANGLE PARKING IN THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC DISTRICT AND THE FIVE POINTS TRAFFIC DISTRICT. THE PENALTY BEING AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 12.85.110 (FINES AND FEES) OF THE EL PASO CITY CODE. (DISTRICT 8) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TED MARQUEZ, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 1ST MOTION - TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONSOLIDATE THE LOADING ZONES AS RECOMMENDED BY STAFF, WITH ONE LOADING ZONE PER SIDE OF STREET DOWNTOWN, PER BLOCK, AT A MAXIMUM, WITHOUT ADDING ADDITIONAL LOADING ZONES TO THE TOTAL EXISTING NOW.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 2ND MOTION - TO REMOVE “JUDGES PARKING ONLY” SPACES AND REPLACE WITH PARKING METER SPACES."

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 3RD MOTION - TO REMOVE EXISTING “POLICE CARS ONLY” SPACES AND REPLACE WITH PARKING METER SPACES AND PRISONER LOADING WHERE NECESSARY. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 4TH MOTION - TO REMOVE “LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONLY” SPACES AND REPLACE WITH PARKING METER SPACES. THE MOTION FAILED. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 5TH MOTION - TO REMOVE EXISTING “FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE POV PARKING 10 AM – 1 PM” AND LOOK AT ALTERNATIVE PARKING SPACES FOR THE FIREFIGHTERS SO AS TO COMPLY WITH THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT AGREEMENT. THE MOTION FAILED. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 6TH MOTION - TO REMOVE EXISTING “HEALTH ONLY” SPACES AND REPLACE WITH PARKING METER SPACES. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 7TH MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTY JUDGE ABOUT AN EXCHANGE OF JUDGES PARKING AND EL PASO POLICE DEPARTMENT PARKING. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 8TH MOTION - TO REMOVE THIS DESIGNATION FOR EXISTING “OFFICIAL VEHICLES ONLY” SPACES. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 9TH MOTION - TO MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “PRESS ONLY” SPACES AND ADD AND CHARGE FOR TWO MORE “PRESS ONLY” SPACES. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 10TH MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTY JUDGE TO MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “VEHICLE INSPECTION ONLY” SPACES AND TO MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “RESERVED PARKING FOR DISTRICT CLERK” SPACE. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 11TH MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE COUNTY JUDGE TO MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “POLICE CARS ONLY” SPACES. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 12TH MOTION - TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “BORDER PATROL PRISONER UNLOADING” SPACES, MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “OFFICIAL VEHICLES ONLY” SPACES, MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “US MARSHAL ONLY” SPACES, AND MAINTAIN AND CHARGE FOR EXISTING “LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLES ONLY” SPACES. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 13TH MOTION - TO REMOVE EXISTING “MEXICAN CONSULATE EMPLOYEES” SPACES AND REPLACE WITH PARKING METER SPACES, AND PROVIDE THE RESERVED SPACES FOR MEXICAN CONSULATE. "

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: 14TH AND FINAL MOTION - TO REMOVE ALL UNOFFICIAL LOADING/NO PARKING SIGNS AND MARKINGS IN ALLEYS, DESIGNATE AND MARK EACH DUMPSTER LOCATION, DESIGNATE LOADING ZONES IN ALLEYS WITH WIDTHS GREATER THAN 20 FEET, AND WHERE FEASIBLE ELIMINATE ON-STREET LOADING ZONE WHEN ALLEY LOADING ZONE IS AVAILABLE.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING GUIDELINES FOR THE CONSOLIDATION AND PRICING OF LOADING ZONES, PARKING SPACES, AND METERED PARKING AND A SUMMARY OF STAFF'S PUBLIC OUTREACH EFFORTS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON REMOVING THE OPTION OF STAMPED CONCRETE FOR PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS. (ALL DISTRICTS) [REPRESENTATIVE SUSIE BYRD, (915) 541-4416]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. FOR NOTATION: FORMAL REPORT OF THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 7, 2011, AS SUBMITTED BY REPRESENTATIVE EDDIE HOLGUIN JR., CHAIR; AND,

2. DISCUSSION PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO ANY OF THE AGENDA ITEMS, AS POSTED ON THE AGENDA OF SAID LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING, AS FOLLOWS:

A. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON DEVELOPMENT OF REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO BOARDING HOME FACILITIES AS ALLOWED UNDER THE 2009 TEXAS LEGISLATIVE CHANGES.

[DEPUTY CITY MANAGER-HEALTH & PUBLIC SAFETY, DAVID R. ALMONTE, (915) 541-4853]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED (1) ONE WEEK.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION TO ISSUE A RELEASE OF LIEN AT 10008 CARIBOU DRIVE.

(DISTRICT 1) [REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4151]

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED AS REVISED

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE CITY OF EL PASO'S FORMAL POSITION ON THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S LOOP 375 SOUTHERN CORRIDOR PHASE II PROJECT, FOR THAT PORTION OF THE PROJECT BETWEEN PARK STREET AND THE SCHUSTER AVENUE EXTENSION. (DISTRICT 8) [MAYOR JOHN F. COOK, (915) 541-4015]

[POSTPONED FROM 04-26-11]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. FOR NOTATION ONLY: FORMAL REPORT OF THE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON APRIL 14, 2011, AS SUBMITTED BY REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY; AND

2. DISCUSSION PERTAINING SPECIFICALLY TO THE AGENDA ITEM POSTED BY THE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING AS FOLLOWS:

A. UPDATE FROM VICTOR MORRISON-VEGA ON THE SIDEWALKS IN ALAMITOS, TAYS ST., WHERE DRIVEWAYS WERE INSTALLED AND INTERRUPTED THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC FOR THIS COMPLEX.

[ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, VICTOR MORRISON-VEGA, (915) 541-4556] POSTPONED TO MAY 5, 2011 TRANSPORTATION LRC MEETING

B. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON DEVELOPING A TOOL TO MEASURE THE CITY'S PROGRESS IN REDUCING DEPENDENCE ON AUTOMOBILE TRAVEL AND ON SETTING A GOAL USING THAT MEASURE.

[SUN METRO, JAY BANASIAK, (915) 534-5810]

C. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON MAKING EL PASO A MORE WALKABLE CITY OF EL PASO. [REPRESENTATIVE ANN MORGAN LILLY, (915) 541-4886]

POSTPONED TO MAY 5, 2011 TRANSPORTATION LRC MEETING

D. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, AND ACTION REGARDING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT WITH THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC GOALS OF BEING THE LOWEST CAR DEPENDENT CITY IN THE SOUTHWEST MITIGATING TRAFFIC CONGESTION.

[DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DARYL COLE, (915) 621-6750]

POSTPONED TO MAY 5, 2011 TRANSPORTATION LRC MEETING

ACTION TAKEN: DELETED

DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION, AT THE REQUEST OF THE APPLICANT, REGARDING THE PROPOSED ''ALDEA/MINER VILLAGE/GELTMORE'' SMART CODE DEVELOPMENT.''

[REPRESENTATIVE STEVE ORTEGA, (915) 541-4124]

ACTION TAKEN: POSTPONED (4) FOUR WEEKS.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CREATION OF THE CITY OF EL PASO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE POLICY FOR ENERGY RELATED, TARGETED GROWTH AND INVESTMENT, AND/OR TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

(ALL DISTRICTS) [PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4670]

ACTION TAKEN: 1ST MOTION - TO DENY THE REQUEST FROM JAVIER OTERO, FOR CITY COUNCIL TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3716 ALAMEDA AVENUE. THE MOTION FAILED.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM JAVIER OTERO, FOR CITY COUNCIL TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3716 ALAMEDA AVENUE. (DISTRICT 3)

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

ACTION TAKEN: 2ND AND FINAL MOTION - TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3716 ALAMEDA AVENUE, WITH A FINDING OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP ON THE APPLICANT.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON A REQUEST FROM JAVIER OTERO, FOR CITY COUNCIL TO GRANT AN EXCEPTION FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THREE HUNDRED FEET OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3716 ALAMEDA AVENUE. (DISTRICT 3)

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

ACTION TAKEN: APPROVED "

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT OF CURRENT EVENTS AND ISSUES:

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT: 2ND QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011. (ALL DISTRICTS)

[FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES, WILLIAM F. STUDER JR., (915) 541-4777]

NO ACTION WAS TAKEN

LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ONEOK WESTEX TRANSMISSION, LLC. (551.071) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, BERTHA A. ONTIVEROS, (915) 541-4550]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ACOSTA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND CARRIED THAT THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE BE AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE BUSINESS PROSPECT GM-033111 CONCERNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED NEGOTIATIONS AND POSSIBLE INCENTIVES TO THE BUSINESS PROSPECT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS, AND UPON COMPLETION OF NEGOTIATIONS TO PRESENT AN INCENTIVE CONTRACT TO CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RELATED NEGOTIATIONS AND POSSIBLE INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS PROSPECT GM-033111. (551.087)

[PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, KATHRYN B. DODSON, (915) 541-4670]

ACTION TAKEN: MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEMPORE ACOSTA, SECONDED BY REPRESENTATIVE BYRD, AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED THAT THE CITY OF EL PASO AUTHORIZES THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION NECESSARY, BOTH AFFIRMATIVE AND DEFENSIVE, AS NECESSARY, AGAINST PURPORTED PROPERTY OWNERS CARLOS AND MARIA CEVERIA, OR OTHER RESPONSIBLE PARTIES, IN CONNECTION WITH THE OBSTRUCTION OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 2300 RED SKY LANE. THIS MOTION IS INTENDED TO GRANT BROAD AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE ACTION NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THESE MATTERS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE INITIATION AND RESPONSE TO, LITIGATION, COMPLAINTS AND ANY OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS OR PROCESS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY MANAGER.

DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING OBSTRUCTION OF CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 2300 RED SKY LANE, PURPORTED OWNERS CARLOS AND MARIA CEVERIA. (551.071 AND 551. 072) [CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, CYNTHIA OSBORN, (915) 541-4550]