| 1. | City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects. |
A. Review agenda items for regular meeting and attachments;
B. Update on Thompson Park Swimming Pool;
C. Update on the East Gateway Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #2, Amendment for Route 66 Amarillo LLC;
D. Update on Permit Fee Proposed Ordinance Change;
E. Update on Public Safety Partnership; and
F. Consider future Agenda items and request reports from City Manager.
| 2. | CONSENT ITEMS:
It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCILMEMBER, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION. |
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL - MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes for the regular meeting held on July 23, 2019 and the special meeting held on July 30, 2019.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7793:
(Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks & Recreation) This is the second and final reading of an ordinance adopting revised fees for the Charles E. Warford Activity Center by amending Amarillo Municipal Code, Title XII, Chapter 12-1, Article I, Section 12-1-4.
C. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7796:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading an ordinance rezoning of Lot 7, Block 43, Eastridge Subdivision Unit No. 18, in Section 104, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 1 to Residential District 1 with a Specific Use Permit 197 for the placement of a carport within the front yard setback. (Vicinity: Dahlia Street and Northeast 20th Avenue.)
D. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7797:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This is the second and final reading an ordinance rezoning of Lot 10, Block 9, Lawrence Park Addition Unit No. 4, in Section 227, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Office District 2 to Office District 2 with a Specific Use Permit 196 for the placement of a barber/beauty shop. (Vicinity: Kentucky Street and Southwest 27th Avenue.)
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- FIRST AMENDMENT TO PRIME LEASE (HOTEL) BETWEEN CITY OF AMARILLO AND AMARILLO LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION TO RELEASE THE EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT LAND BACK TO THE CITY:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This amendment releases a .57 acre tract of land located on the southeast corner of South Fillmore Street and Southeast 2nd Avenue back to the City of Amarillo.
F. CONSIDER AWARD --- PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PRIVATE MICROWAVE POINT-TO-POINT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR THE RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
(Contact: Michael W. Conner, Director of Aviation) AW Broadband - $77,500.00 This item awards the purchase and installation of a private microwave point-to-point data communications systems to AW Broadband. This project will provide the primary high speed data communications for the airport, directly connecting the Airport to the City’s network and providing a data backup site for the Airport’s network.
G. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- PURCHASE OF ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SYSTEM FOR THE RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
(Contact: Michael W. Conner, Director of Aviation Immix Technology, Inc. - $186,591.20 This purchase includes the acquisition of the INFOR EAM asset management software system to meet the specific operational and reporting needs of the Airport.
H. CONSIDER APPROVAL -- PURCHASE OF ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES FOR THE RICK HUSBAND AMARILLO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
(Contact: Michael W. Conner, Director of Aviation) EC America -- $113,380.00 This purchase includes the acquisition of the implementation and training services for the Airport’s asset management software system.
I. CONSIDER AWARD -- ARDEN ROAD PUMP HOUSE SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT CONTRACT:
(Contact: Wesley Hall, Risk Management Director) Ray’s Electric -- $499,056.00 This is a contract to repair the Arden Road Pump House switchgear. The switchgear was destroyed by a fire on April 4, 2019. This contract has been approved by Affiliated FM Global, and costs will be covered by insurance. Deductible for this claim is $250,000.
J. CONSIDER APPROVAL - EAST GATEWAY TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE #2 AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR ROUTE 66 AMARILLO, LLC:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item approves an amendment to the Tax lncrement Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2 Developer Agreement for the Route 66 Amarillo, LLC hotel project to be located at 7775 Interstate 40 approved January 15, 2019. The agreement is for a 50% annual property tax rebate for ten years.
K. CONSIDER AWARD - ANNUAL SUPPORT AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE SECURITY SYSTEMS:
(Contact: Rich Gagnon, Information Technology Director) Solid Border -- $222,560.00 This purchase renews annual vendor-provided support and maintenance security systems utilized by all City departments.
L. CONSIDER APPROVAL - PURCHASE OF TOP DRESS SAND:
(Contact: Michael Kashuba, Director of Parks and Recreation) Rogers Group - $59,250.00 This item is the annual purchase of Top Dress Sand for Park Maintenance and Golf Divisions to top dress and level Athletic Fields, Sports Complexes and Golf Courses.
M. CONSIDER AWARD - WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE RELOCATION AND WELL #425 ABANDONMENT FOR TXDOT STATE LOOP 335 B2:
(Contact: Matthew Thomas, City Engineer) Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $1,503,358.00 This item is to consider award of the construction contract for the relocation of a 36-inch and 30-inch water transmission pipeline and the abandonment of a water production well in preparation for TXDOT’s construction of State Loop 335 B2 west of Soncy along Hollywood Road and south of I-40 along Helium Road. This project is being constructed in accordance with the previously approved Standard Utility Agreement U15496 between the City and TXDOT and is eligible for 100% cost reimbursement.
N. CONSIDER PURCHASE -- VARIOUS POLICE, ADMINISTRATIVE, 1/2 TON PICK-UPS, 3/4 & 1-TON LIGHT TRUCKS WITH SERVICE BODIES, CARGO VANS AND DUMP BEDS:
(Contact: Jason Jupe, Fleet Services Assistant Superintendent) Four Stars DCJR $429,986.00 Rockdale Country Ford $168,640.00 Gene Messer Ford $159,558.00M Randall Reed’s Prestige Ford $79,350.00 Total Award $837,534.00 This item is the scheduled replacements, upgrades, and additions of multiple vehicles to be used by Police, Animal Management & Welfare, Utilities Office, Rehab Support, Hollywood Road Wastewater Treatment, Park Maintenance, Street Department, Laboratory Administration, Building Safety, Traffic Field Operations, Surface Water Treatment, Water Production, CP&DE, Environmental Health, Facilities Maintenance and Wastewater Collection. Replacement vehicles have reached or exceeded life cycle. These vehicles will be used in the daily operational requirements of divisions listed.
| 3. | NON-CONSENT ITEMS: |
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL - SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY - TO NORTH HEIGHTS LINEN SERVICE, LLC, 3.75 +/- ACRES OF LAND LOCATED AT 601 WEST AMARILLO BOULEVARD:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract and other necessary documents for the sale of 3.75 +/- acres of land located at 601 West Amarillo Boulevard. The sales price for this property is $210,800 minus closing costs.
B. PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF A CHAPTER 380 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF AMARILLO AND NORTH HEIGHTS LINEN SERVICES, LLC:
(Contact: Andrew Freeman, Director of Planning and Development Services) This item considers approval of a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement between the City of Amarillo and North Heights Linen Service, LLC for the construction of a new healthcare laundry facility to be located at 601 West Amarillo Boulevard.
C. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7798:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is a first reading and public hearing of a proposed amendment to the 2010 Future Land Use and Character Map for land located in Section 107, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter and Randall County, Texas. (Vicinity: Southeast 34th Avenue and Whitaker Road.)
D. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7799:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is a first reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance rezoning a 174.51 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 107, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter and Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Residential District 1 to Planned Development District for a commercial business park. (Vicinity: Southeast 34th Avenue and Whitaker Road.)
E. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7800:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is a first reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance rezoning the west half of Lot 2 and the east 30ft of Lot 3, Block 2, Daniels Subdivision Unit No. 1, in Section 9, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Multiple-Family District 1 to General Retail District. (Vicinity: Western Street and Wolflin Avenue.)
F. PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7801:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is a first reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance rezoning of a 9.30 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 65, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Agricultural District to Residential District 3. (Vicinity: Helium Road and F.M. 2186.)
G. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7802:
(Contact: Bryan McWilliams, City Attorney) This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 16-3 and 16-5, to prohibit shared mobility services city wide and motor assisted devices (scooters) on public sidewalks and right-of-ways in the central business district.
H. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION - AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, INC. EXTENSION:
(Contact: Stephanie Coggins, Assistant to the City Manager) This item considers approval of a resolution approving the second and final extended term for the permit issued to American Medical Response, Inc. to operate an ambulance service within the city.
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:
1) Sec.551.071 - Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or on a matter in which the attorney’s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter.
(a) Nurek et. al. v. City of Amarillo.
2) Section 551.072 -- Deliberate the purchase or sale of real property in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act:
(a) Discuss property located in the NE quadrant of the Central Business District.
3) Section 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations; discussion of commercial or financial information received from an existing business or business prospect with which the City is negotiating for the location or retention of a facility, or for incentives the City is willing to extend, or financial information submitted by same:
(a) Discuss property located in the NE quadrant of the Central Business District. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (601 South Buchanan Street) of the building. An access ramp leading to the main entry is located at the southwest corner of the building. Parking spaces for individuals with disabilities are available in the south parking lot. City Hall is equipped with restroom facilities, communications equipment and elevators that are accessible. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations or a sign language interpreter must contact the City Secretary’s Office 48 hours prior to meeting time by telephoning 378-3013 or the City TDD number at 378-4229. Posted this 2nd day of August 2019. Regular meetings of the Amarillo City Council stream live on Cable Channel 10 and are available online at: http://amarillo.gov/city-hall/city-government/view-city-council-meetings Archived meetings are also available.
| E. | PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 7800:
(Contact: Cris Valverde, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Services) This item is a first reading and public hearing to consider an ordinance rezoning the west half of Lot 2 and the east 30ft of Lot 3, Block 2, Daniels Subdivision Unit No. 1, in Section 9, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, Texas, plus one-half of all bounding streets, alleys, and public ways to change from Multiple-Family District 1 to General Retail District. (Vicinity: Western Street and Wolflin Avenue.) |