| A. | City Commission will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects. |
(1) Review agenda items for the regular meeting, miscellaneous attachments; and appointments for the following boards and commissions: Amarillo Housing Finance Corporation
Animal Control Board
Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Emergency Care Advisory Board
Health Facilities Corporation
Library Board
(2) Presentation and report by Amarillo Convention and Visitor Council
(3) Presentation and Discussion - Fiscal Year 2013/2014 City of Amarillo Budget Preview
(4) Consider future agenda items.
| B. | City Commission may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting: |
(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project;
(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Hartley, Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties; including Canadian River Municipal Water Authority and related acquisitions;
(3) Downtown Development/Redevelopment (studies, progress reports, plans, proposed projects - TIRZ No. 1, Center City, Inc., Downtown Amarillo, Inc. and/or Amarillo Local Government Corporation);
(4) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for municipal, economic, recreational or cultural projects;
(5) Confer with attorney and discuss threatened or pending litigation or settlement of same: Burch; Zambrana; Browne; Ethridge; Castleberry; D. Bastardo, James; and TCEQ Compliance;
(6) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;
(7) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(8) Confer with attorney on referendum petition(s);
(9) Discuss Charter and upcoming 100th Anniversary;
(10) 83rd Legislative Session; and
(11) Discuss gifts or donations to the City.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Commission minutes of the regular meeting held on July 23, 2013. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7416 : This is the first reading of an ordinance updating the membership of the Risk Management Board to accurately reflect changes to the City’s organizational structure since the Board’s 1987 inception. There are no other changes proposed for the Board. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7417: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a .96 acre portion of Area "B" Amended Tascosa Estates Unit No. 1 in Section 11, Block 8, BS&F Survey, Potter County, in the vicinity of Trevino Avenue & Fairway Drive from Planned Development District 165D to Amended Planned Development District for the addition of two single-family detached lots. This is recommended for approval by a 6:0:1 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7418: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 31.23 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 231, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Farmers Avenue and City View Drive from Agricultural District to Residential District 2. This is recommended for approval by a 7:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7419: This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of a 4.54 acre tract of unplatted land in Section 63, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, in the vicinity of Soncy Road/Loop 335 and Southwest 45th Avenue from Agricultural District to Planned Development District 375 for and outdoor new/used auto sales lot. This is recommended for approval by a 6:0:1 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 6. | ORDINANCE NO. 7420: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7351 to clarify and reinforce Section R970.1 of the 2012 International Residential Code related to residential roofing requirements. |
| 7. | ORDINANCE NO. 7415 : This is the second and final reading of an ordinance re-appointing existing judges now serving in the City of Amarillo Municipal Court. These appointments for a two (2) year period are as follows: Donald Conley - Part-time Associate Judge Inda Crawford - Part-time Associate Judge |
| 9. | RESOLUTION -- PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on potential environmental impacts and alternatives of a proposed water pipeline. The proposed transfer pipeline will connect the new high service pump station at the Osage Water Treatment Plant with the Arden Road Pump Station. This will increase capacity for current and future growth in the area. |
| 10. | APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments are needed for the following board: Downtown Urban Design Review Board (3 year terms) 08/17/2010 Chan Davidson 08/17/2013 08/17/2010 David Horsley 08/17/2013 08/17/2010 Wes Reeves 08/17/2013 08/17/2010 Dana Walton 08/17/2013 |
| 11. | CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that the following items be approved and that the City Manager be authorized to execute all documents necessary for each transaction: |
A. Award - Radio Communications for School Flashers and Traffic Signals: Award on HGAC Smart Buy Contract Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. -- $138,993.44 This item awards a contract for the installation of radio communication system for school zone flashers and traffic signals. The purchase will begin a three year replacement program of the outdated modem pager system. Funding for the purchase is available in the approved 2012 Capital Improvement Project for the Signal and School Flasher Communication System.
B. Acceptance - Amendment to Agreement in Principle Grant Contract: Grant Amendment Amount: $240,000.00 Grantor: Texas Department of State Health Services This item accepts amendment #3 to the 2011-16 Agreement in Principle Grant Contract for services related to the Pantex Program. The Office of Emergency Management will use these carryover funds for the purchase of personnel contamination monitors. The amendment increases the grant award to $467,360.00
C. Sale - Property:
1) Sheriff Sale Property in Potter County.
2) Sheriff Sale Property in Randall County.
D. Approval - Aviation Clear Zone Easements:
1) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 3,755 feet MSL above the plat of W.E. Juett Addition Unit No. 2, in Section 75, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, from Jane Juett.
2) Aviation Clear Zone Easement being 5,150 feet MSL above the plat of City View Unit No. 13, in Section 231, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Matt Griffith.
E. Approval - License and Hold Harmless Agreements:
1) License and Hold Harmless for monitoring wells and creating four sites for proposed environmental wells, in Sections 123 and 124, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas for Chevron Environmental Management Company.
2) License and Hold Harmless for an environmental monitoring well within a portion of Erik Avenue right-of-way, in Lot 9, Block 106, Olsen Park Unit No. 58, in Section 8, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Potter County, Texas for Daniel B. Stephens & Associates, Inc.
| 1. | Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of July 8, 2013. |
| 2. | Boards and Commissions - appointments as listed on attached. Amarillo City Hall is accessible to individuals with disabilities through its main entry on the south side (Southeast 7th Avenue) 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 26th day of July 2013. |