AGENDAS
FOR THE AMARILLO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016 AT 3:00 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 regular meeting and attachments;

(2) BluePrint Amarillo;

(3) Downtown Amarillo, Inc. 90-day report and Action Plan Presentation;

(4) Consider appointments to Boards and Commissions:
  Amarillo Hospital District Board of Managers
  Animal Management & Welfare Advisory Board
Board of Review-Landmarks & Historic District
City Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 Board of Directors
  Community Development Advisory Committee
Construction Advisory and Appeals Board

(5) Consider future Agenda items.

B. City Council may convene in Executive Session to receive reports on or discuss any of the following pending projects or matters:

(1) Discussion regarding appointments to vacant Board positions; in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074;

(2) Consult with Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or settlement of same or, to consult with the attorney on a matter in which the attorney’s duty to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct conflicts with this chapter. Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071; and

(3) To deliberate regarding security devices or security audits, security personnel. Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Section Section 551.076.  ________________________________________________________________

REGULAR MEETING ITEMS

INVOCATION

1. MINUTES: 
Approval of the City Council minutes of the regular meeting  held  on  January 5, 2016.

2. RESOLUTION: 
This resolution honors the services of City employee Jimmy Michael Stover, Sr.

3. ORDINANCE NO. 7575: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the Amarillo Municipal Code, Chapter 8-5 to amend procedures and definitions, adopt regulations and set fees for public swimming pools and spas and other water facilities to include the issuance of permits and conduct of inspections.

4. ORDINANCE NO. 7576: 
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning 1.12 acre tract of land out of Block 8, Lawrence Park Addition Unit No. 4, in Section 227, Block 2, AB&M Survey, Randall County, to change from Planned Development District 144 to Light Commercial District, in the vicinity of Mockingbird Lane and Georgia Street.

5. ORDINANCE NO. 7577:           
This is the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning 6.62 acre tract of land in Section 39, Block 9, BS&F Survey, Randall County, to change from Multiple Family District 1 to General Retail District and Office 1 District, in the vicinity of Soncy Road/Loop 335 and Hillside Road.

6. RESOLUTION - PUBLIC HEARING: 
This resolution conducts a public hearing on and considers ordering the removal of a substandard structures located at 602 South Alabama Street.

7. RESOLUTION - CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER CERTAIN CONDITIONS DESCRIBED HEREIN CONSTITUTE PUBLIC NUISANCES AT THE LOCATION(S) STATED: 
This resolution sets the date and time for a public hearing on February 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. to determine if the properties at 113 Northeast 12th Avenue, 3909 Southeast 12th Avenue and 402 South Tennessee 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.

8. APPOINTMENTS - BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:           
Appointments are needed for the following boards:
Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities (3-year terms)
04/29/2008 Doug Hammett 03/01/2017

Bi-City County Health District Board (3-year terms)
11/19/2002 Kevin W. Hawkins 01/31/2016
Planning and Zoning Commission (3-year terms)
08/12/2008 Dean Bedwell 07/19/2015
05/14/2014 Mark Rowh 05/15/2017 (resigned)

Zoning Board of Adjustment (3-year terms)
10/16/2012 Ryan Brewster 09/01/2015
  10/16/2012 Barry Lynch 09/01/2015 - Alternate (resigned)
08/24/2001 Matt Thomas 09/01/2015 - Alternate

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 - Pre Fabricated Restroom Building:
     

Award to lowest responsive bidder: CXT Incorporated -- $51,538.02

This item approves the purchase and installation of a pre-fabricated 500 square foot restroom building for the Medical Center Park play area. The restroom will be ADA accessible, fully equipped and will include ADA drinking fountains.  Funding for this purchase is available in the approved Department Capital Improvements Budget in the Amarillo Athletic Complex and Park Restroom Replacements account.

B. Award -- Single Family Home Construction:
         

Award to lowest responsive bidder: Arnett Homes, Inc. -- $148,900.00

This item approves the construction of a new single family home at 4849 Mountain Drive. The homeowner has qualified for assistance as a low and moderate income household.  Funding for the project is in the approved Department budget as provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development - HOME Investment Partnership Program.

C. Award - Amarillo and Airport Police Uniforms:
Award to lowest responsive bidder:  Nardis Public Safety -- $62,116.22

This item approves the purchase of uniforms for both the Amarillo and Airport Police Departments. The uniforms are stocked at the Police Department as inventory and distributed to officers as replacements for worn-out uniforms and issued to new officers. Funding for this purchase is in the approved Department budget in the quartermaster inventory account.

D. Approval - Replacement and Extension of Sanitary Sewer Mains:
          Award to lowest responsive bidder: Amarillo Utility Contractors, Inc. -- $317,920.14

This item replaces the sewer main south of 34th Avenue and Grand Street and extends the main at Ross Rogers Golf Course located at 722 Northwest 24th Avenue and Jefferson Street.  Funding for this project is in the approved Department budget in the sanitary sewer replacement and extension accounts.

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 8th day of January 2016.