| 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: Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities
Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
Board of Review - Landmarks & Historic District
Center City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Board of Directors
Colonies Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Convention and Visitor Council
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Advisory Board
Tutbury Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Presentation and Report by Amarillo Convention and Visitors Council;
(3) Presentation and Discussion:
a. Proposed City Organizational Structure
(4) Discussion: Future Council Work Sessions - continuation, discontinuation and location of future Council work sessions;
(5) 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 and related matters;
(2) Possible groundwater rights transactions in Potter, Carson, Roberts or Ochiltree Counties;
(3) Downtown Development/Redevelopment (studies, progress reports, plans, projects or 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, Torres, West, Johnson, Mission Pipe and SPS 2014 Rate Case;
(6) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel;
(7) TxDot Right-of-Ways Maintenance, projects and improvements;
(8) City’s organizational structure; including Fire Marshall’s office;
(9) Recycling yard regulation;
(10) Amarillo Citizens for Open Government discussion; and City Sign Ordinance Regulations Regarding Temporary Signs and Banners
(11) Current City Alley/No Alley Policy; and
(12) Amarillo Police Department information and performance data.
| 1. | MINUTES: Approval of the City Council minutes of the joint and regular meetings held on October 13, 2015. |
| 2. | ORDINANCE NO. 7562: This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 42.71 acres of unplatted land in Section 64, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Agricultural District to Residential District 2, in the vicinity of Ellen Hope Street and Prather Avenue. It is recommended for approval by a 4:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 3. | ORDINANCE NO. 7563: This is the first reading of an ordinance rezoning of Lot 13, Block 3, King’s Acres in Section 8, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, from Planned Development District 261 to Amended Planned Development District for retail related uses (excluding certain uses), in the vicinity of King Avenue and Western Street. It is recommended for approval by a 4:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission. |
| 4. | ORDINANCE NO. 7564: This is the first reading of an ordinance granting a specific waiver to the requirement contained in Ordinance 4-6-53 (b) that alleys will be required in a new subdivision plat. The requested waiver is specifically related to the proposed Tradewind Square residential subdivision. The initial request from the applicant was considered and denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission on a 2:3 vote at their September 28, 2015 meeting. The applicant has appealed this denial and the proposed waiver in the ordinance will allow the development to proceed if granted by the City Council. |
| 5. | ORDINANCE NO. 7561: This is the second and final reading of an ordinance for annexation of 39.68+ acres of land in Sections 153 and 172, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, Texas. This ordinance addresses the voluntary annexation of approximately 39.68 acres of sparsely populated land located adjacent to the existing City limits in the vicinity of Southeast 34th Avenue and Tradewind Street. This is the second of two readings regarding the annexation. |
| 6. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 2001 Northwest 19th Avenue. |
| 7. | RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 1704 South Cleveland Street. |
| 9. | ACCEPTANCE - CITY MANAGER RESIGNATION: This item accepts the City Manager’s resignation in accordance with Section 9 of the Employment Agreement including matters directly related to such resignation. |
| 10. | 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 - Computer Network Hardware:
Award on State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Presido -- $108,943.68
This item approves the purchase of Cisco Equipment for installation in the Simms Municipal Building. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2015/2016 Information Technology Division Capital Improvement Program budget.
B. Purchase - Computer Network Hardware Data Backups:
Award on State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Contract to Cima Solutions Group -- $111,159.35
This item approves the purchase of a backup to disk appliance and required software in the Simms Municipal Building. Funding for this purchase is in the approved FY 2015/2016 Information Technology Division Capital Improvement Program budget.
C. Approval - Engineering Services Agreement:
Reynolds Engineering Associations, Inc.
Maximum on the project flat fee not to exceed: $80,620.00
Maximum on electrical design not to exceed: $7,680.00
This item considers an agreement to provide engineering services for the existing Masterson Pump Station Switchgear and associated mechanical work. The selected engineering firm will provide the electrical engineering services for the replacement of the existing switchgear. Funding for this contract is available in the approved FY 2015/2016 Drainage Utility Expansion and Improvement Account Capital Improvement budget.
D. Approval - Change Order -- Electrical Improvements to Carson County Wellfield:
Original Contract: $ 82,170.00
Current Change Order: $222,635.00
Revised Contract: $304,805.00
This item approves a change order to the contact with Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) for the design and construction of 2.5 miles of electric distribution lines and the upgrade of .45 miles of existing lines to serve the City's two new wells in the Carson County well field. The addition of these wells assists in maintaining the production levels of this well field. Funding is available from the approved Utilities Division Capital Improvement Program budgets.
E. Approval - Change Order - Northeast 24th Avenue Pipeline 48" Well Water Transfer Lines:
Original Contract: $11,740.159.00
Current Change Order: $ 238,412.49
Revised Contract: $11,978,571.49
This item approves change order number one (1) to the contract with Condie Construction Company, Inc. This project constructs approximately 5.8 miles of 48 inch water transmission line to complete the connection of the NE 24th Avenue Pump Station to the Osage Water Treatment Plant. The proposed change order will accommodate the placement of a full-width asphalt overlay to portions on Spring Street, Northeast 12th Avenue and Hill Street. This will restore these street segments to a condition better than existed prior to the construction. Funding for this project is available from the Utilities Division 2014-2015 Capital Improvements E&I account.
F. Approval -- Downtown Amarillo, Inc.:
Initial Contract Amount: $60,817.50
Maximum Not to Exceed Amount based on Council Authorization: $243,270.00
This item approves the contract with Downtown Amarillo, Inc. (DAI) for specified services rendered in the support of downtown redevelopment. The proposed contract reflects an initial 90-day performance period and subsequent Council review. The Scope of Work includes tasks requested by the City Council such as technology centers, projects for public spaces and exploration of additional revenue sources.
G. Dedications and Acceptances:
1) A right-of-way agreement in Section 21, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, related to the installation, construction and maintenance of a sanitary sewer outfall main and appurtenances to serve the northwest area of Amarillo.
2) An easement agreement to construct a sanitary sewer main across Sections 21 and 48, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, for its Northwest Interceptor Project.
| 1. | Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of September 28, 2015. |
| 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 16th day of October 2015. |