| 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: Amarillo Local Government Corporation
Board of Hospital Managers
Convention and Visitors Council
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) 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: Atmos (2012 rate case) Burch; Zambrana; APM, MH and West;
(6) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(7) Discuss Animal Management and Welfare Assessment, Management and Operations;
(8) Refugee resettlement;
(9) Boards and Commissions review and update;
(10) Texas Transportation Commission, TxDot Right-of-Ways Maintenance and Improvements;
(11) Council, Place 4;
(12) Hillside Gravity Sewer Line; and
(13) Taxi ordinance update and related matters.
| 1. | Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of October 27, 2014. |
| 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 14th day of November 2014. |
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on November 11, 2014. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7498: This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 4-10 of the Amarillo Municipal Code of Ordinances regarding the Downtown Amarillo Urban Design Standards. The proposed amendments address triggers for walkway improvements, clarification regarding review of drive-through lanes, clarification regarding the relationship between a building and its setback and clarification of screening and monument sign requirements. These amendments are recommended for approval by the Downtown Amarillo Urban Design Review Board, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 3. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 914 North Washington Street. |
| 4. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1109 North Washington Street. |
| 5. | RESOLUTION -- CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATIONS STATED: This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on December 16, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at 2201 Rule Street and 3100 South Woodland Street, constitute public nuisances and thereby declared as dangerous structures. A copy of this resolution will be mailed to all interested parties providing ten (10) days notice of public hearing. |
| 6. | 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. Purchase - Civic Center Arena Football Turf:
Award to UBU Sports on TexBuy Contract -- $173,053.20
This item awards a contract for the purchase of artificial football turf for the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum. This turf will replace the original turf that was damaged in the July, 2014 Civic Center flood events. Funding for this purchase is from the FM Global Insurance Settlement.
B. Purchase - Electromagnetic Flow Meters with Mounting Kits:
Award to Sole Bidder Endress Hauser C/O Vector Controls and Automation -- $56,701.92
This item approves the purchase of 24 electromagnetic flow meters for use in the Southwest Well Field. This purchase is an addition to similar meters currently in use. Funding for the purchase is in the approved Water Production Department budget.
C. Award - Public Health Department Annual Vaccine Contract:
Award to MMCAP Purchasing Co-op - Estimated Amount $408,143.80
This item approves an annual vaccine contract through the MMCAP purchasing cooperative for the purchase of vaccines used in the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project. Funding for this Public Health specific purchase is through the Refugee Health grant the Amarillo Hospital District DSRIP Program. These vaccines support the ongoing requirements of the Refugee Health Program and the Adult Immunization Project.
D. Approval - Addendum No. 1 for Professional Services:
Downtown Amarillo, Inc. -- $290,856.00
This item approves an addendum to the existing professional services agreement between the City of Amarillo and Downtown Amarillo, Inc. (DAI). This addendum specifically enables to contract for services involved in making application under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The specific scope of services include planning and design/engineering services for the potential redevelopment of portions of Polk Street and 6th Avenue to enhance the streetscape, sidewalks, bicycle facilities and related improvements. Funding for this addendum is from the General Construction Reserve fund.
E. Sale - Property:
Sheriff Sale Property in Potter County.
| 1. | Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of October 27, 2014. |
| 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 14th day of November 2014. |