AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 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

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
Downtown Urban Design Review Board
Library Advisory Board
Vineyard Public Improvement District Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Adjustment

(2) Presentation and Discussion:

a. Status on former North YMCA facility

b. Proposed Council Policies and Procedures Draft #1

(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 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) Airline use agreement leases at the airport; and

(6) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel.  ________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION

1. MINUTES: 
Approval of the City Council minutes of  the  regular  meeting  held  on  December 1, 2015.

2. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE: 
This item conducts a public hearing to present the proposed Public Swimming Pool Ordinance.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7570: 
This is the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 16-3-1002, Traffic Schedule B, of the Amarillo Municipal Code by changing the speed limit on Tee Anchor Boulevard from Southeast 10th Avenue to I-40 North Frontage Road from 45 mph to 40 mph.  This is recommended for approval by a 5:0 vote of the Traffic Commission.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7569: 
This is the second and final 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.

5. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structure located at 512 West Studebaker Avenue.

6. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AMENDING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION BYLAWS: 
This item considers for approval a request from the Amarillo Local Government Corporation ("LGC") to amend their bylaws, specifically, Article II, Section 8, Committees.

7. RESOLUTION: 
This resolution approves the City Council creating an ad hoc subcommittee; under the existing Amarillo Continuum of Care Collaborative.  The subcommittee will consider the consequences of previously adopted City Ordinance No. 7333, which prohibits camping on public property, and examine the ordinances’ effectiveness and assess any unintended negative impacts on the homeless community.

8. RESOLUTION - PARKING RESTRICTIONS: 
This resolution recommends that a "Two Hour Parking" restriction be established and passed in the 600 block of South Tyler Street, west side, north half between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. These parking restrictions are recommended by a 5:0 vote of the Traffic Commission.

9. 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 - Construction of Medical Center Park Play Area Renovations: Tri-State General Contracting Group -- $298,800.00


This item awards a contract with Tri-State General Contracting Group for the construction of flat work, retaining walls, enclosures, and fencing associated with the new all-inclusive playground and plaza at Medical Center Park.  Funding for this purchase is in the Parks and Recreation Division's approved budget in the Restroom Replacement in Area Parks Account.

B. Award - Purchase of a Pothole Patching Truck:
Freightliner of Austin -- $292,055.40

This item awards the purchase of a 35M Freightliner truck with a pothole patcher body for the scheduled replacement of an existing pothole patch truck.  Funding for this purchase is in the Municipal Garage's approved budget in the Rolling Stock and Equipment Account

C. Award - Purchase of Water Works Fittings:
Morrison Supply -- $39,372.82
HD Supply Waterworks -- $11,467.54
Total $50,840.36

This item awards the purchase of various water works fittings to replenish the warehouse stock.  Funding for this purchase is in the Department's approved budget in the Inventory - Central Stores Account.

D. Approval - Agreement for Professional Services for Parking Facility Assessment:
RS&H, Inc. -- $115,800.00

This item approves an agreement with RS&H, Inc. for a physical and aesthetic assessment of the airport parking garage and customer parking lots to identify any remedial actions or future needs.  RS&H, Inc. is working under a previously approved Master Consulting Service Agreement, dated December 8, 2014.  Funding for this item is in the Department's budget for parking lot and garage enhancements.

E. Approval - Lease Agreement: Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport:
Lessee: Bell Helicopter Textron
Term: Three (3) year extension with an option for five (5) additional periods
Lease Rate: $28,000.00 monthly over the term of the extension subject to cost of living adjustments as per the agreement

This item approves a lease agreement for storage Building 602 adjacent to the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport terminal.

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

1. 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 4th day of December 2015.