AGENDAS

FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014 AT 1:30 P.M. ON THE THIRD FLOOR, ROOM 303, CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL, 509 S. E. 7th AVENUE, AMARILLO, TEXAS, AND FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 3:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL.

Please note: The City Council may take up items out of the order shown on any Agenda. The City Council reserves the right to discuss all or part of any item in an executive session at any time during a meeting or work session, as necessary and allowed by state law. Votes or final decisions are made only in open Regular or Special meetings, not in either a work session or executive session.

WORK SESSION

A.	City Council 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: Canadian River Municipal Water Authority
Library Board
Parks and Recreation Commission
Traffic Commission

(2) Discuss and review Metropolitan Planning Organization Projects and Improvements, in-city Texas Department of Transportation Right-of-Way Conditions, Maintenance and related items;

(3) Consider future agenda items

B.	City Council 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; APM and Jessep;

(6) Discuss 2012 Atmos Rate Appeal and associated matters;

(7) Discuss SPS TCRF and rate case and associated matters;

(8) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;

(9) Discuss City Council Strategic Goals;

(10) Discuss Animal Control Management and Operations;

(11) Discussion on Municipal efforts and options to regulate Payday Lending and Auto Title Loans;

(12) Refugee resettlement;

(13) Boards and Commissions review and update;

(14) Civic Center Flood Event and Response;

(15) Discuss proposed Railroad Commission Rules regarding Rate Cases and related matters; and

(16) Discuss Taxis, Limousines, and Car-for-Hire Services, including Uber and related matters.

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION: Greg Dowell, Central Church of Christ
PROCLAMATION: "National Zoo Keeper Week"

1.	MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on July 15, 2014.

ORDINANCE NO. 7465:
This is the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 3, Block 3, Amended South Side Acres Unit No. 12, in Section 230, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, from Office District 2 with Specific Use Permit 175 to Office District 2 with Amended Specific Use Permit 175A for operation of a sports club (baseball instruction facility). This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

3.	ORDINANCE NO. 7466: This is the first reading of an ordinance renaming a dedicated private street right-of-way from Les’ Street to Kingsridge Place. This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

4.	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 -- Rock Salt Annual Contract:
Award to low responsive bidder: New Mexico Salt & Minerals Corp. -- $69,000.00

This item awards the annual supply contract for rock salt used by the Street Department in de-icing streets and intersections. The proposed contract is for an estimated 1,000 tons of material which will be purchased and stored on an as-needed basis. The contract price is 3.775% greater than last year's contract price. Funding for this purchase is in the approved 2013-2014 Street Department operating budget.

B. Award - 40 Ton Capacity Trailer:
Award to low responsive bidder: Amarillo Truck Center -- $71,092.00

This item approves the purchase of a 40 ton capacity trailer used by the Street Department. This overall bid represents a 36% increase from the last purchase in 2001. The 2001 model trailer has exceeded its useful life. Funding for this purchase is available in the approved Municipal Garage Rolling Stock budget.

PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.

MISCELLANEOUS

1.	Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of June 28, 2014.

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 18th day of July 2014.