AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2015 AT 4:00 P.M. AND THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL AT 5:00 P.M., CITY HALL, 509 SOUTHEAST 7th AVENUE, COUNCIL CHAMBER ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF CITY HALL, AMARILLO, TEXAS.
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
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City Council will discuss or receive reports on the following current matters or projects.
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(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
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Advisory Board
Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment
(2) Presentation and Discussion:
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Ordinance No. 7333 and related matters regarding Homeless Services in Amarillo, forming an ad hoc subcommittee, and appointment of members to the subcommittee;
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Revisions to Swimming Pool Regulations
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(3) Consider future agenda items.
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City Council may receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters in Work Session or Regular Meeting:
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(1) Amarillo Economic Development Corporation incentive project and related matters;
(2) 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);
(3) Proposed acquisition and disposition of real property for municipal, economic, recreational or cultural projects;
(4) 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; Discussion of Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations;
(5) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel; ________________________________________________________________
REGULAR MEETING ITEMS
INVOCATION
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MINUTES:
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting held on November 24, 2015.
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ORDINANCE NO. 7569:
This is the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of an existing drainage easement and a portion of an existing public utility easement both in Lot 13, Block 10, Quail Creek Addition Unit No. 2 Amended, in Section 25, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Potter County, Texas. This is recommended for approval by a 6:0 vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 710 Northeast 7th Avenue.
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RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 506 South Vernon Street.
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RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING:
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at1309 South Lincoln Street (aka 1311 South Lincoln Street). This item was tabled on November 17, 2015.
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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:
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Approval - Professional Services Agreement - Addendum #2 Engineering Services 24th Street Water Main Project:
HDR Engineering Inc.
This item approves an addendum (#2) to a June 26, 2012 Agreement for Engineering Services associated with the design of the extension of the Potter County Well Field transmission main from the NE24th Street pump station to the Osage Water Treatment Plant. This addendum provides for the continuation of services by HDR, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $50,706.
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Sale - Properties:
Sheriff Sale Properties in Potter County.
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PUBLIC FORUM
Comments from interested citizens on matters pertaining to City policies, programs or services.
(This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. The City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. Texas Attorney General Opinion JC-0169)
MISCELLANEOUS
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Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes of November 9, 2015.
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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 25th day of November 2015.
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